Walks forward on a straight line

Walks backward on a straight line

Walks sideways on a straight line (take a sideways step, then bring the other foot to meet the first)

Jumps on two feet, with both feet leaving the ground at the same time

Hops on one foot

Kicks a stationary ball with accuracy

Throws a ball with accuracy

Skips

Dresses himself

Correctly uses a fork/spoon to feed himself

Threads multiple large beads on a string

Correctly uses scissors to cut a straight line

Correctly uses scissors to cut a circle

Uses the proper pincer grip to hold a pencil or crayon

Correctly draws a circle and square

Correctly draws a triangle and an X

Uses the proper pincer grip to open/close tweezers  and clip clothespins

Understands positional words (example: up, down, over, under, near, far, high)

Follows one-step directions without needing directions repeated

Follows multiple-step directions without needing directions repeated

Identifies common sounds and/or can distinguish different voices on the phone, radio or television (example: car horn, airplane, barking dog)

Responds appropriately to basic questions such as "Where are your socks?" or "Do you like apples?"

Points to specific objects in a book when asked (example, "Point to the blue fish")

Can comment on differences between pictures in a book (example, "That fish is blue, but that fish is red")

Identifies shapes by name

Identifies colors by name

Names all the letters in his first name

Names upper case letters when shown letters in random order

When shown a letter, can produce the sound made by that letter

Identifies words in books and magazines (example, "Point to the word that begins with the letter M")

Claps once on each word when repeating a three- or four-word sentence

Consistently Identifies and "reads" frequently seen words such as familiar signs or words in a favorite book (sight words)

Creates a string of 3 or more rhyming words

Is able to supply words that begin with the same sound as a given word

Claps once on each syllable when repeating a two-, three-, or four-syllable word

Counts from memory

Names printed numerals when seen in random order

Accurately counts a group of objects

Sorts objects into groups based on identifying characteristics such as size, color or shape

Identifies and can continue an ABAB pattern (example: red block, blue block, red block, blue block)

Cooperates with his parents/caretakers

Separates from parents without getting upset

Interacts comfortably with peers without adult intervention

Initiates independent play without adult direction (is self-directed)

Stays focused until a task is completed

Perseveres on challenging tasks without becoming frustrated

Waits patiently for an adult's attention

Shows empathy or compassion for others' feelings

Expresses needs or thoughts clearly using multiple, complete sentences