Post on 25-Dec-2015
Social
Be interested in new experiencesTake turns and share with other children in small
group activitiesPlay near and talk to other children while
continuing with own activityPlay “mom” or “dad”Engage in increasingly inventive fantasy playLook for adult approval (“Watch me.” or “Look
what I did”)Be more independentForm first friendships
Emotional
Try to comfort someone who is upsetUse words to communicate empathic feelingsPersevere longer on a difficult taskShow improvement in emotional self-
regulation (e.g., controlling expression of emotions); decline in emotional outbursts
Language
Understand the concepts of “same” and “different”Master some basic rules of grammarMatches some letters with their sound (e.g., letter T
says “tuh”)Speak in sentences of five to six wordsSpeak clearly enough for strangers to understandSay rhymes (e.g. cat-bat-hat) or sing children’s songsAsk and answer a lot of questions (e.g., Why, What
are you doing?)Tell stories with a clear beginning, middle and end
Cognitive (Thinking ability)
Correctly name some colours and numbersCount correctly to determine quantities of
more than 10Understand three-part related directions and
longer sentences (e.g., “Put your toys away and wash your hands before lunch”)
Approach problems from a single point of view
Recall parts of a storyUnderstand the concept of same/different
Gross Motor
Stand on one foot up to five secondsGo up and down stairs alternating feet (e.g.,
with one foot on each step)Kick ball forwardThrow ball overhandCatch a large ball with outstretched armsUse the toilet/or potty during the day (e.g.,
toilet trained)
Fine Motor
Hold a crayon or pencil correctlyDraw a person with three or more body partsSnip paper with scissorsDraw circles, squares, crossesBegin to copy some capital lettersUndo buttons and zippersDress or undress but may need help with
closuresTwiddle thumbsManipulate and shape clay
Nutrition
Request favourite foodsMay want favourite food at most mealsEat a variety of foods Prefer foods plain and not mixed together