Your child should be able to tell a chronological story. First, your child should be able to share. He should demonstrate a fundamental understanding of and respect for others' property. It is helpful if your child demonstrates a sense of humor, and a curious approach to the world. A degree of frustration tolerance is also necessary.
Many informed parents ask what they can do to help their children prepare for kindergarten.
While most do provide valuable preparation for kindergarten, it is in fact your involvement in your child's education, that is the single most critical factor in your child's school-related success. This involvement starts long before kindergarten. Much of what prepares the child for school is learned from parents, including your child's interest in the world around him, his ability to communicate, his ideas about himself and other people, and his attitude toward school, teachers and learning. Ask him to help with simple household chores. Allow him to select and make his own cereal in the morning.