Kindergarten is an important year for children as they learn many new concepts and skills. Here are some of the skills that a kindergartener should have learned according to the search results:

• Academic Skills:

  • Identify some letters of the alphabet.
  • Recognize and write the letters of the alphabet in upper- and lowercase forms.
  • Know basic colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, black, white, brown, pink) .
  • Count to 10 and identify numerals 1-10 in random order.
  • Understand time concepts like yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
  • Recognize sight words such as "the" and show interest in reading or trying to read simple sentences.
  • Spell their first and last name.
  • Write consonant-vowel-consonant words such as "bat" and "fan".
  • Retell the main points of a story.
  • Ask questions about animals, plants, objects, and events.
  • Solve problems by choosing an informed solution.
  • Find out multiple solutions and evaluate the pros and cons of each solution before making a decision.
  • After trying out a solution, reflect on how well their solution worked.

• Social Skills:

  • Share materials, such as crayons and blocks.
  • Make new friends.
  • Attend kindergarten with a positive attitude.
  • Be confident and ready to separate from parent.
  • Be able to listen and follow 2-3 step directions.
  • Solve problems without aggression.

Its important to note that every child develops at their own pace, and not all children will have mastered all of these skills by the end of kindergarten. However, these skills can serve as a general guideline for parents and educators to help children prepare for kindergarten and track their progress throughout the year.