I have a summer born who is due to start school in September this year. But I don’t now if he’s ready.
He is toilet trained but still has the odd accident. He struggles to pull up his pants and trousers properly and runs off with them round his thighs! He can’t wipe his own bum without the risk of poo on fingers! He tries to put own shoes on but normally gets wrong feet and tries to get dressed himself (when inclined) but gets very frustrated at not being able to get clothes the right way out, one leg in each trouserhole etc.
He is very sociable and has lots of language although his speech is still quite unclear. He can recognise a few letters and numbers and is starting to try to write his name. However he’s isnt overly interested in learning to read or write but I’m trying to gently encourage him without being pushy or he gets bored/Cross and wanders off to do something else. He can count well and Is good at puzzles.
He hates drawing and refuses to hold a pen the way I’ve shown him. He does it husband own way but literally will scribble on paper for 10 seconds and say his pictures finished!
He loves listening to stories and looking at the pictures.
He’s still quite immature I would say socially, despite being at pre school he can be a bit rubbish at turn taking etc but this largely depends on how tired he is. Sometimes he can be very good with no pushing or snatching and will talk things through (eg. Can I have turn with that car after you please) but if he’s tired he reverts to quite “toddler like” behaviour of snatching toys or refusing to share.
He does struggle with stamina and normally still needs an afternoon nap. Although this might change by September.
He’s bright and cottons onto things quickly and is very good at learning things that interest him - eg he loves cars and can tell you all about the different makes and models.
I’m just worried he won’t be ready for school in September. He still feels like a toddler to me.
What could and couldn’t your 4 year old do before starting school?