Child's Name:

Birth Date:

Preschool: House of Hugs Child Care

Teacher: Stephanie

School Year: 1998-1999

Children will be introduced to many skills during their preschool years. Each child develops at an individual rate of growth. Mastery of these developmental skills will vary from child to child, as some skills might be easily mastered, while others might take a little more time. Remember LOTS of praises!

1=All of the time

2=Improving on this skill (w/h=with help)

3=Needs more time If blank, then we have not worked on that skill yet 

ATTENTION SPAN

Sits for a story_______ _______ _______

Completes tasks independently _______ _______ _______

Easily follows 2 step directions _______ _______ _______

Listens appropriately to requests _______ _______ _______

Responds appropriately to requests _______ _______ _______

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Initiates activities _______ _______ _______

Interacts comfortably with adults _______ _______ _______

Interacts comfortably with peers _______ _______ _______

Expresses anger in age appropriate fashion _______ _______ _______

Controls aggressive behavior _______ _______ _______

Engages in cooperative play with peers _______ _______ _______

Attends to task at hand _______ _______ _______

Changes activities or routines w/o difficulties _______ _______ _______

Accepts adult limits _______ _______ _______

Waits for his/her turn _______ _______ _______

Shares willingly with other children _______ _______ _______

Uses equipment and materials properly _______ _______ _______

Asks for assistance when having difficulty _______ _______ _______

Accepts responsibility for own actions _______ _______ _______

Attempts to solve problems w/ minimal adult assistance _______ _______ _______

Follows daily routine with minimal adult assistance _______ _______ _______

Feels good about self _______ _______ _______

Displays pride about accomplishments _______ _______ _______

Plays and shares with others. _______ _______ _______

Curious about the things around me. _______ _______ _______

I rest at nap time. _______ _______ _______

I take care of my personal needs. _______ _______ _______

listen and follow directions. _______ _______ _______

PHONICS/READING READINESS (see attached)

Interested in letters _______ _______ _______

I know my first and last name. _______ _______ _______

I sing songs and do finger plays and rhymes. _______ _______ _______

I like stories and books. _______ _______ _______

Enjoys being read to. _______ _______ _______

Understands that reading is down from left to right and is able to turn the pages for you in the right direction. _______ _______ _______

Points to pictures in the book when asked questions about the pictures. ("Where is the dog?" "... the blue ball?" etc.) _______ _______ _______

Understands that books are special and that we take very good care of them. _______ _______ _______

Can say the alphabet without singing it. _______ _______ _______

Memorizes several short poems, (nursery rhymes). _______ _______ _______

Can recognize own name _______ _______ _______ 

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Retells a simple story _______ _______ _______

Communicates effectively with age appropriate vocabulary and grammar _______ _______ _______

Able to recall and recite a simple Fingerplay or song _______ _______ _______ 

WRITING/PENMANSHIP

Holds a crayon correctly when coloring. _______ _______ _______

Can trace straight lines. (With a crayon, not a pencil) _______ _______ _______

Can trace curved and zigzag lines. (w/ a crayon, a pencil) _______ _______ _______

Demonstrates proper posture while drawing/coloring ._______ _______ _______ 

MATH READINESS (see attached)

Can do math patterns. _______ _______ _______

Knows numbers and colors. _______ _______ _______

Identifies basic shapes _______ _______ _______

Can count out loud to 20. _______ _______ _______

Can count objects to 20. _______ _______ _______

Understands simple comparisons like:

"Katie, is this box big or little?" "Kelly, which ball is smaller, the blue one or the green one? _______ _______ _______ 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Knows all of the different family members names, mommy, daddy, sister, brother, aunt, uncle etc. _______ _______ _______

Knows the names of common foods. _______ _______ _______

Knows the names of the articles of clothing. _______ _______ _______

Knows the names of things around the house; the rooms, furniture etc. _______ _______ _______

Knows phone number _______ _______ _______

Knows town _______ _______ _______

Knows state _______ _______ _______

Knows Address _______ _______ _______

Can point out their state on a U. S. map _______ _______ _______

PHYSICAL/MOTOR DEVELOPMENT (see attached)

Fine motor skills

I can use crayons _______ _______ _______

I can use scissors _______ _______ _______

Uses scissors for age appropriate cutting tasks _______ _______ _______

Uses age appropriate pencil grasp effectively when writing_______ _______ _______

I can use glue. _______ _______ _______

Hand preference: right____ Left_____

Adept at small manipulations _______ _______ _______

How many 10 blocks can be stacked ________

gross motor skills

Seems to enjoy large motor activities _______ _______ _______

Dresses him/herself with minimal assistance _______ _______ _______

Demonstrates normal activity. (overactive? lethargic?) _______ _______ _______

Joins in outside play. _______ _______ _______

Kicks a ball _______ _______ _______

Bounces a ball _______ _______ _______ 

SCIENCE/HEALTH

Understands that God made everything. _______ _______ _______

God made all of the plants and animals,and God made me!_______ _______ _______

Recognizes a variety of domestic and wild animal as well as the sounds that they make _______ _______ _______

Knows the names of outside objects, i.e. sky, trees, grass, sun etc. _______ _______ _______

Starting to understand the basics of good health principles. (Diet, hygiene, exercise, sleep etc.) _______ _______ _______

Starting to understand basic safety principles. (We don't touch the stove, don't run in the house, don't talk to strangers etc.) _______ _______ _______

ART/CRAFTS

Is familiar with and uses a variety of art mediums, colors and textures. _______ _______ _______

Takes care of own art supplies. _______ _______ _______

MUSIC

Listens to a variety of music. _______ _______ _______

Enjoys singing and knows the words to several children's songs. _______ _______ _______

Keeps simple time and rhythm by clapping hands. _______ _______ _______

Uses simple instruments. Bangs on a pot, hits sticks or blocks together etc. _______ _______ _______

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Enjoys running, jumping, hopping, chasing, being chased etc. _______ _______ _______

MANNERS/HELPING

Three to four year olds have a very short attention span; Therefore, it is best to help them accomplish their tasks rather than to expect them to complete the tasks on their own. Children this age love to help their teachers/parents. Try not to damper their enthusiasm because it is easier for you to do the tasks yourself without their help. The attitude that they develop at this age will determine how willing they are to help when they get older. You want a child who understands his responsibilities as a member of the class/family and is happy to do their part.

Helps with picking up toys and puts them away. _______ _______ _______

Says please, thank you, you're welcome & excuse me. _______ _______ _______

Learning to say yes/no sir/ma'am. _______ _______ _______

Gets things for you and put things in the trash when asked._______ _______ _______

This is only a short list. You can include your child in most of the classroom/household activities. 

PERSONAL CARE

Dresses self with minimal assistance. (Clothes are set out for the child and the child can put them on correctly. )_______ _______ _______

Washes and dries hands with minimal assistance after using the bathroom and before meals. _______ _______ _______ 

BIBLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Bible Y´ instruction and spiritual growth training during the four preschool/kindergarten years of a basic overview of the major stories and characters of the Old and New Testaments as well as the study of Christian character traits. Teaching the school subject of "Bible And Spiritual Growth" is not a substitution for daily, family devotional time nor Christian service/mission work. The three go hand-in-hand.

Can say a short, memorized, morning prayer. _______ _______ _______

Can say a short, memorized, meal blessing. _______ _______ _______

Can say a short, memorized bedtime prayer. _______ _______ _______

The child should have his own children's story Bible and have a special place for it. _______ _______ _______

Understands that the Bible is a special book and that we must take special care of it. _______ _______ _______

Familiar with several major Bible stories and characters, i.e. Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Jesus' birth etc _______ _______ _______

Answers a few simple Bible questions like: Who made the trees? sky? birds? us? etc. and Who is God's Son? _______ _______ _______

Memorizes one short Bible verse a week but probably will not be able to retain the verse for more than a week after that. _______ _______ _______

Sings several simple Bible songs, i.e. "Jesus Loves Me" and "God Is So Good"as well as some choruses. _______ _______ _______ 

GENERAL COMMENTS

Does child require additional adult attention and assistance?_______

Please explain: ___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

Please comment on child's unusual talents, interests, and individual needs. Is there any reason why this child should be screened for a possible special conditions before entering school in the fall?_______

If so, please indicate. __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

Call out the color and have the child point to it.

RED

BLUE

GREEN

YELLOW

ORANGE

BROWN

BLACK

WHITE

Call out the numbers and have the child point to the correct ones

1 7 2 5 3 6 9 4 8 10

Call out the letters and have the child point to the correct ones 

H B O C E S F U G Q I M Y

N A P R D T V L W J K X Z