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1 Gina Gunderson, the new coordinator of the Crookston Early Childhood Initiative, reminds parents of young children in the school district that early childhood screening takes place next week. So what is it and how important is it? Gunderson explains:
2 Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how children are doing between the ages of 3 through 5 years. It identifies, at an early age, possible learning or health concerns so that children can get needed help before starting school. Screening also indicates if children are developing age appropriately. The screening includes vision, hearing, height, weight, development, speech, social/emotional, and a review of health and immunization information.
3 Early Childhood Screening is not a kindergarten entrance test, Gunderson says. The screening is required by law for entrance into kindergarten in Minnesota Public Schools. Screening will take about 90 minutes, which also includes time to fill out paperwork. As a parent, you can prepare for screening by making sure your child's immunizations are current and documented. It is strongly recommended your child have a checkup before screening but is not required. You can help prepare your child for screening by reading the brochure that is provided when you schedule a time for screening.
4 Each child will receive a backpack containing a book and basic school supplies that will help develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and creativity. The pack also contains tips for the parents to help their child prepare for kindergarten. Crookston Public Schools encourages parents to take advantage of the free resources available to them that promote children's development.
1 Gina Gunderson, the new coordinator of the Crookston Early Childhood Initiative, reminds parents of young children in the school district that early childhood screening takes place next week. So what is it and how important is it? Gunderson explains:
2 Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how children are doing between the ages of 3 through 5 years. It identifies, at an early age, possible learning or health concerns so that children can get needed help before starting school. Screening also indicates if children are developing age appropriately. The screening includes vision, hearing, height, weight, development, speech, social/emotional, and a review of health and immunization information.
3 Early Childhood Screening is not a kindergarten entrance test, Gunderson says. The screening is required by law for entrance into kindergarten in Minnesota Public Schools. Screening will take about 90 minutes, which also includes time to fill out paperwork. As a parent, you can prepare for screening by making sure your child's immunizations are current and documented. It is strongly recommended your child have a checkup before screening but is not required. You can help prepare your child for screening by reading the brochure that is provided when you schedule a time for screening.
4 Each child will receive a backpack containing a book and basic school supplies that will help develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and creativity. The pack also contains tips for the parents to help their child prepare for kindergarten. Crookston Public Schools encourages parents to take advantage of the free resources available to them that promote children's development.
