LSM offers parents a test to check first-graders' readiness for school
Latvian public broadcaster LSM has created a test allowing parents to check how ready their child is to start school. The test is based on preschool curriculum content.
As the new school year approaches, many families with children starting first grade for the first time are asking themselves how ready their child really is for this change. To help parents get a clearer picture of their child's skills and knowledge, LSM has put together a special test.
How the test was created
The test's content is based on the topics covered in preschool education programmes that children are expected to master in preparation for school. It covers the main subject areas that form the core of the preschool curriculum.
Why it matters for parents
Starting school is described as a major milestone for both children and parents. The question of a child's readiness for school is relevant in every family with a child preparing to become a first-grader this year. The test gives parents a way to check for themselves how well their child has mastered the skills and knowledge expected before starting school.
