Kindergarten Readiness

My son is young, but technically he's age-appropriate for the local kindergarten. His preschool teacher says that out of all the kids in the class, if she could send one child, it would be my son. I do have some small issues about the academics that will come in kindergarten. The district no longer uses a readiness test. Are there specific questions that I could use to test my child's readiness? - Unsure
Answer: If only there were a few magical questions that you could ask your son and know right away whether or not he is ready for kindergarten. There aren't. In fact, it is extremely difficult to test readiness, as so many factors have to be considered, including physical, intellectual, social and emotional readiness. The reason that your school district is not using a readiness test now is probably because these tests are not very reliable predictors of success in kindergarten.
While determining kindergarten readiness is not a foolproof process, there are things that can point to a successful start to school. One very important factor is the opinion of preschool teachers who have seen how children interact with them and their peers. Your child's teacher has said that he is definitely ready. This is a big plus.
If you are worried about academics, take a good look at what will be covered in the school's kindergarten and first-grade curriculums. Also, see how your son does on the school's readiness checklist.