And at this young age, extra pressure isn’t good for anyone. Above all, keep things easy - for yourself and for your child! No two kids are alike, especially when it comes to hitting developmental benchmarks. If your child is not strong in some of these skills, choose a few to practice this summer. Did your kindergartner learn the academic and social skills kids are expected to know before beginning first grade? This list will give you a rough idea of what your child should have mastered in kindergarten.
