• Recognizes letters of the alphabet

• Writes their name and recognizes their name in print

• Uses direction and position words when speaking (up, down, near, and by)

• Shows interest in books and being read to, has favorite books

• Speaks in full sentences, and can tell a story

• Answers who, what, when, where and how questions (“Where are your shoes?”, “What did you draw?”)

• Can sit for 15 minutes in circle time, listen to a book or participate in an art project

• Can recite aroutine memory work (pledge of allegiance, prayers, simple songs)

• Follows 2 step directions (“Please put on your jacket and go stand by the door.”)

• Counts 30 or more objects

• Recognizes primary and advanced shapes circle, triangle, square, rectangle, diamond, hexagon, octagon and heart)

• Is curious and motivated to learn about new topics about animals, the environment, different regions of the world, etc. (tries new activities and asks questions)

• Recognizes basic and advanced colors (can point to red, green, orange, blue, black, purple, brown, yellow, violet, pink, light blue, dark green, etc.)

• Matches and sorts objects by shape, size, or color (can put all blue toys in a pile)

• Knows how to properly grip pencils, crayons, and markers for writing and drawing

• Cuts with scissors (can cut a paper in half)

• Runs, jumps, hops on one foot, throws, log rolls and kicks

• Can put on a coat, and use a zipper. Begins to learn to button

• Uses the bathroom completely on their own

• Knows their first and last name and age

• Follows basic safety rules

• Plays cooperatively with other children

• Asks an adult for help when needed.

• Uses words to express feelings, “I feel angry”, “I feel happy”

• Expresses feelings and ideas in a variety of ways (drawing, pretend play, music, etc.)

• Regulates emotions and behavior (can calm down, can be patient, can adjust to new situations, can let go of anger over small issues like sharing or taking turns)

• Expresses empathy or caring for others (comforts a friend who is crying)

• Is active for an hour or more every day (running, playing with a ball, etc.)

• Can balance on one foot, hop, attempt skipping, climb on playground equipment

• Gets at least 8 -10 hours of sleep every night

• Operates on a normal morning, afternoon, night time schedule (child up by 7am to bed by 9pm)

• Eats healthy food (like fruits and vegetables) and drinks water every day

• Goes to regular doctor appointments and is up-to-date on immunizations

• Has been to a dentist and brushes teeth every day