Frequently Asked Questions:

My child struggles to sit still for long periods of time, and I am concerned s/he will be a distraction.  Developmentally, children at this age are very active and curious, so they are frequently moving their bodies to explore the world around them.  In the beginning of the kindergarten year, teachers plan for a lot of movement in their lessons, and provide short, focused mini-lessons for students.  As the year progresses, students learn how to sit and listen for extended periods of time.

My child struggles with social interactions, and I am concerned s/he will struggle to make friends.  One of the main focuses for kindergarten students is the development of social skills to enable them make friends and work well with others.  Teachers plan specific lessons to help develop these skills and support students in making decisions in how they will interact with others.

My child does not know all his/her letters or numbers yet, and I am concerned s/he will be behind.  Children are not expected to know their letters or numbers prior to entering kindergarten.  By the end of the kindergarten year, students are expected to learn their letters and numbers through 30. 

If you are concerned that kindergarten would not be the appropriate placement for your child, we encourage you to schedule a meeting with one of our administrators to further discuss your concerns.

My child already knows numbers and letters. Can s/he be enrolled in first grade? Although learning the letters, their sounds, and numbers are some of the key standards students learn in kindergarten, there is a great deal more students learn during this school year.  Students are developing their social and problem solving skills.  

If you are concerned that kindergarten would not be the appropriate placement for your child, we encourage you to schedule a meeting with our licensed professional to help address your concerns.

Is your child ready for Pre-K, Kindergarten or 1st Grade? 

As your Pre-K or Kindergarten aged child completes the first half of their school year, what concerns you?  Here are some common questions: Is your child ready for the next step?  Are there lingering delays or obstacles left to hurdle?  What skills are essential for a child to be successful young learner?  

My child will turn 5 shortly before September 1, should I enroll him or her or should I wait?

Because Kindergarten and first grade readiness is determined only by age, it may not be time for your child to advance. Maybe your child is in a public school, or perhaps you are considering a private school application, either creates a unique set of circumstances where parents may grow anxious.  Let us help ease your concerns by offering your child affordable Readiness Testing.

SAGE Speech & Learning Associates offers K/1 Readiness testing to guide your family through the early elementary process.  Our program is perfect for every family and answers your most important questions!

Testing will cover the most essential areas of readiness, including:

Identifying academic strengths & weaknesses, Pre-Literacy and Early Literacy skills, Oral reading & reading comprehension, Early math skills, Receptive & Expressive Language, Articulation and speech sounds, Screening for fine & gross motor skills.

Testing will help you to:

-Identify learning objectives for the upcoming years

-Inform decisions regarding school placement & K/1 Readiness

-Identify red flags for learning difficulties

After completing Readiness Testing, you will be given personalized scores and summaries, including commentary about your child, and tailored suggestions to help your child develop skills that are essential to preparing for Kindergarten & 1st grade!