Language

Verbal Expression

Speech is 70-80% intelligence
Speech sounds s, sh, r, ch
Pronounces own first name
Pronounces own last name
Expresses self verbally
Identifies other children by name
Repeats a sentence of six to eight words
Finishes a sentence with the proper word
Asks & answers questions
Is able to verbalize feelings without physical confrontation – Problem solving
Verbalizes songs and finger plays
Tells own-experience stories
Describes objects using color, size & shape comparisons
Describes objects with three statements

Writing

Connects vertical dot-to-dot
Connects horizontal dot-to-dot
Imitates writing: � | — H \ / V + £ r 5
Understands directions when writing letters
Is able to properly write letters
Writes upper and lower case letters
Prints first name
Prints last name

Relationship Terms

Understands up and down, in and out
Understands front and back or behind
Understands over (on) and under
Understands top, bottom, middle
Understands beside and next to
Understands high and low
Understands above and below
Understands first, middle, last
Understands hot and cold
Understands fast and slow

Body Parts

Knows body parts and functions: Mouth, Eyes, Nose, Feet, Hair, Tongue, Teeth, Hand, Ears, Head, Legs, Arms, Finger, Thumb, Toes, Neck, Stomach, Chest, Back, Knee, Chin, Heel, Elbow, Ankle, Shoulder, Jaw, Hips, Wrist, Waist

Colors and Shapes

Recognizes and names primary colors: orange, black, brown, green, white, red, pink, yellow, purple, blue
Recognizes shapes: circle, triangle, rectangle, square, diamond, oval
Classifies by color, shape and size
Matches shapes or objects based on shape

Senses

Demonstrates accurate taste, touch and smell
Ranks sounds (loudest to softest)
Observes objects & pictures closely and accurately

Reading

Auditory Comprehension

Has been read to frequently (daily)
Distinguishes difference in pitch of tones
Answers questions about a short story
Tells the meaning of words heard in a story
Understands if, then, because concepts

Visual Comprehension

Looks at books or magazines
Looks at pictures and tells a story
Understands that print carries a message
Pretends to read
Remembers objects from a given picture
Identifies objects that have a functional use
Knows common farm and zoo animals
Recognizes some nursery rhymes from pictures

Letter-Word Recognition

Knows what a letter is
Identifies letters in the alphabet
Is able to read first and last name
Identifies rhyming words
Identifies site words such as the, for, at, we
Uses finger left to right when reading words
Reads a word when asked
Tells the meaning of simple words
Identifies own first name in print

Listening and Sequencing

Listens carefully
Listens to directions for activities
Follows simple directions
Listens to a short story
Listens to stories at least 10 minutes in length
Recognizes common words
Repeats a sequence of sounds
Repeats a sequence of orally-given numbers
Retells simple stories in sequence

Computer Skills

Shows interest in computers
Enjoys using the computer
Understands purpose and use of the keyboard
Is able to use the mouse without assistance

Creativity

Represents thoughts in pictures
Draws human body with body parts
Participates in imaginative play

Social & Emotional Development

General

Feels good about self
Knows how to use a handkerchief or tissue
Cares for own belongings
Puts away toys
Takes care of toilet needs independently
Can work and play independently
Stays on a task for an extended time

Knowledge

Knows full name
Knows own sex
Knows parents’ names
Knows home address

Eating

Carries a plate of food
Eats independently
Verbally socializes at lunch

At School

Can be away from parents for two to three hours without being upset
Plays with other children
Likes teachers
Dresses self

Social and Interpersonal

Maintains self-control
Recognizes authority
Talks easily
Meets visitors without shyness
Shows empathy towards others
Works cooperatively with others
Solves problems with words not actions
Identifies and expresses feelings
Cleans up after self
Shares well with others
Gets along well with other children
Is knowledgeable and curious
Asks increasing questions
Shows increasing curiosity & sense of adventure
Takes initiative in learning

Math

Quantitative Concepts

Understands big and little
Understands long/short, tall/short
Understands few/many
Understands empty/full
Understands more/less
Understands small/medium/large

Numbers

Matches quantity with symbol
Recognizes numbers in sequence
Counts orally through ten
Counts objects in one-to-one correspondence
Solves simple math problems

Gross Motor Skills

Is able to clasp hands together to catch object
Is able to independently throw & catch a ball
Bounces a ball
Can stand on one foot for 5-10 seconds
Dances to music using self expression
Is able to stop movement on command
Claps hands
Is able to run, jump, hop and march
Is able to walk a straight line
Walks a balance beam
Alternates feet walking down stairs
Can walk backward for five feet
Skips and gallops
Can roll forward and backward

Fine Motor Skills

Is able to manipulate paper
Can manipulate small objects
Completes simple 6-piece puzzles
Controls crayon and pencil well
Pastes objects
Touches fingers tip to tip
Colors beyond a simple scribble
Is able to button and zip
Has good hand-eye coordination

Bead Stringing

Places string through bead
Pulls string through bead

Scissors

Holds scissors correctly
Opens and closes scissors
Makes small scissor cuts in paper
Holds paper for scissor cutting
Cuts one-inch strips with scissors

Science Skills

Understands people & animals need food, shelter and water
Respects nature: plant & animal life
Understands simple chemical changes

Memory and Logic

Recalls past information
Interprets main ideas of stories
Makes simple comparisons of two or more objects
Predicts what will happen next in stories
Predicts realistic event outcomes
Follows daily routine and rules

Time

Understands day and night
Knows age and birthday