Transitional Kinder covers age 4. Below is a list of what you can expect your child to know by the end of their Transitional Kinder year.

• Measure objects using non-standard units (for example, the table is four teddy bears high)
• Can alphabetize frequency words
• Read and interpret graphs
• Write independently from the white board or book to their paper
• Build addition and subtraction families to 5 (for example, 2+3=5, 1+4=5, 5-3=2, etc.)
• Work independently at their desk
• Listen to longer sets of directions
• Read directions off the board, although some children may still have difficulty with this
• Sit in a chair for a longer period of time
• Relate experiences in greater detail and in a logical way
• Distinguish left from right
• Be able to plan ahead
• Be able to memorize and recite facts, although they may not have a deep understanding of them
• Write words with letter-combination patterns such as words with a silent e
• Write complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation
• Read aloud books with accuracy and understanding
• Count change and dollar bills
• Tell time to the hour, half-hour, quarter and minute
• Quickly answer addition and subtraction facts for sums up to 20
• Complete two & three-digit addition and subtraction problems without regrouping
• Begin to reason and concentrate
• Improve his ability to process information
• Work cooperatively with a partner or small group
• Make connections between concepts so he will be better able to compare and contrast ideas
• Expand his vocabulary
• Read fluently with expression
• Computer savvy