Behavior and Social Skills Needed for Kindergarten

My daughter will be starting kindergarten this fall. I would like to know what the behavioral expectations for this age are and what social skills children need in kindergarten. - Planning Ahead
Answer: You know your daughter. You know how she behaves. If she plays well with her friends and did well in a preschool, she probably has the skills to handle kindergarten. You might find it helpful to visit the school your daughter will attend this fall and ask for materials describing the skills that children are expected to have.
Kindergarten teachers like to see children who are able to get along with their classmates with a minimum amount of direction. They also prefer for the children to be able to care for their own belongings, stay on task and work independently.
Social skills are an absolute must for success in school. They are a bridge for all the other learning that will take place in kindergarten. Your child needs to be able to interact effectively with the teacher as well as the other children.
Behavior and social skills are closely connected. Here is a list of more of the skills your child needs to get off to a good start in kindergarten:
-Able to make decisions
-Seek help when needed
-Share with others most of the time
-A willingness to take turns
-Can follow rules
-Recognize authority
-Persist with tasks
-Not easily frustrated
-Display an even temper
-Understand the idea of acceptable behavior
-Can exercise self-control
-Act confident in new situations
-Use the words "please" and "thank you"