Getting Ready for School

Kinder is a busy time for your child as they are gathering skills to be ready for prep. Is your child physically ready for school?

Can your child…

*Climb playground equipment, ladders and trees with agility?

*Turn round obstacles and corners while walking or running without stumbling or tripping?

*Walk forwards?

Walk backwards?

Walk sideways ?

*Carry objects with confidence?

*Walk alone up and down stairs with one foot per step?

*Sit with knees crossed?

*Stand on one foot for 10-30 seconds and hop on their preferred foot?

*Throw and catch balls of different sizes both over arm and underarm?

*Kick a ball?

Our paediatric physiotherapists can assess and assist your child in gaining age appropriate gross movement skills, and the strength and posture to achieve this so that they are ready for school. If you have any concerns regarding their physical skill development, please contact your local paediatric physiotherapy service on 98777304