Free School Readiness Skills Checklist for Parents
Is your child ready to start school?
Our Free School Readiness Skills Checklist is designed by early learning experts at Shichida Australia to help parents understand what skills children need for a confident, happy start to school.
This printable checklist covers five key areas of development:
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Physical and motor skills – coordination, balance, and fine motor control.
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Social and emotional skills – sharing, turn-taking, and confidence with new routines.
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Cognitive and numeracy skills – counting, problem-solving, and logical thinking.
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Language and literacy skills – early reading, rhyming, and communication.
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Self-care and independence – dressing, toileting, and personal responsibility.
Each section helps you identify what your child has already mastered and where they may still need practice – with simple, play-based activity ideas to help them improve at home.
Whether your child is starting preschool/kinder, or prep/kindergarten, this free checklist is an easy way to track progress and make learning fun.
👉 Download your free School Readiness Checklist today and take the guesswork out of preparing your child for school!
The Importance of Early Learning
The early years are the most powerful time for brain growth – around 90% of a child’s brain develops before the age of five. During this Golden Period of Development, children form the neural connections that shape how they think, learn, and communicate for the rest of their lives. That’s why quality early learning experiences play such a vital role in school readiness!
Why School Readiness Matters
Starting school is one of the biggest and most exciting milestones in your child’s life. A solid foundation in school readiness skills helps children feel confident, curious, and capable from day one. At Shichida Australia, we understand that readiness goes far beyond knowing ABCs and 123s – it’s about developing focus, emotional resilience, independence, and a love for learning.
School Readiness Activity Ideas
Check out our blog post packed with practical and engaging school readiness activities for your little learner.
How to Build School Readiness at Home – Quick Tips
- Play memory and matching games.
- Practise taking turns during play.
- Involve kids in self-care routines like dressing and packing their bag.
- Read aloud every day and talk about emotions.
- Encourage problem-solving with puzzles and simple challenges.
- Turn daily routines into listening games to practise following instructions.
- Strengthen fine motor skills through drawing, cutting, and threading beads.
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Count, sort, and sing counting songs to build early numeracy and pattern skills.
Want to get ready for school? Start with Shichida!
Help your child build the confidence, focus, and skills they need for a smooth start to school — and beyond. Our Shichida early learning classes combine fun, hands-on activities with proven brain-training techniques that develop memory, problem-solving, communication, and social skills.
Whether your child is a baby, toddler or preschooler – every class is designed to strengthen the key areas covered in our Free School Readiness Skills Checklist – from fine motor control and emotional regulation to early literacy and numeracy.
Give your child the best head start!
Join a Shichida class today and see how play-based learning prepares children to love learning, think critically, and walk into school with confidence.