Preschool Assessment Checklist for Teachers & Parents

Preschool Assessment Checklist for Teachers & Parents

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Comprehensive developmental assessment covering motor skills, language, literacy, math, social-emotional, and cognitive development.

Preschool Developmental Assessment

Comprehensive preschool assessment checklist covering all key developmental areas including motor skills, language development, literacy readiness, mathematical concepts, social-emotional growth, and cognitive abilities for early childhood evaluation.

1. Gross Motor Skills / Physical Development

1Walks forward, backward, and sideways with balance
2Can run smoothly without tripping frequently
3Jumps forward with two feet together
4Hops on one foot (for a few hops)
5Climbs up and down stairs alternating feet
6Throws a ball overhand toward a target
7Catches a ball (simple toss)
8Pedals a tricycle or small cycle
9Balances on one foot for a few seconds
10Walks a straight line or on a balance beam

2. Fine Motor Skills / Hand-Eye Coordination

1Holds a crayon or pencil with thumb and fingers (not fist grip)
2Draws basic shapes (circle, square, triangle)
3Cuts along a straight or curved line with scissors
4Pastes or glues small objects with control
5Strings beads or large sequins
6Builds a tower or structure using blocks
7Manipulates playdough or clay (rolls, flattens, shapes)
8Turns pages in a book one at a time
9Uses tweezers or tongs to pick up small items
10Draws or traces simple patterns

3. Language & Communication

1Speaks in sentences of 4–6 words (or more)
2Uses vocabulary to name common objects, actions, people
3Asks questions (who, what, where, why)
4Understands and follows 2–3 step directions
5Retells or describes a short story or event
6Uses pronouns (he, she, me, you) appropriately
7Engages in conversations with peers and adults
8Uses basic grammar (plural, past tense)
9Understands simple opposites (big/small, up/down)
10Can respond to "what happens next?" in simple story

4. Literacy / Pre-Reading & Early Writing Skills

1Recognizes and names some letters (upper/lowercase)
2Knows letter sounds for some letters
3Recognizes name in print
4Holds a book properly and turns pages
5Looks at pictures and "reads" story (narrates)
6Draws or "writes" scribbles or letters intentionally
7Copies simple shapes, letters, or their name
8Understands that print carries meaning (e.g., signs)
9Matches identical letters or simple words
10Shows interest in books, listening to stories

5. Mathematics / Early Numeracy & Concept Development

1Counts objects (1-to-1 correspondence) up to at least 5
2Recites number sequence (1, 2, 3, …)
3Recognizes written numerals (e.g., 1–5 or higher)
4Compares quantities (more, less, same)
5Recognizes basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle)
6Understands spatial concepts (in, on, under, next to)
7Completes simple patterns (AB, ABC)
8Sorts objects by color, shape, or size
9Understands one-to-one matching between sets
10Solves simple "which is more/less" problems

6. Social & Emotional Development

1Separates from caregiver without extreme distress
2Initiates and maintains play with peers
3Shares materials and takes turns with support
4Expresses feelings (happy, sad, angry) with words
5Shows empathy or concern when others are upset
6Follows classroom rules or routines with reminders
7Waits (with patience) for a short turn
8Transitions between activities with minimal resistance
9Seeks help from adults when needed
10Resolves simple conflicts (with adult guidance)

7. Self-Help / Adaptive Skills & Independence

1Uses the toilet independently (or with minimal assistance)
2Washes and dries hands independently
3Drinks from an open cup without spilling much
4Feeds self with spoon/fork
5Puts on and takes off simple clothing (coat, shoes, etc.)
6Manages fasteners (zips, buttons, snaps) with practice
7Brushes teeth or hair (simple grooming)
8Tidies up own play area or materials
9Carries own belongings (backpack, jacket)
10Follows basic hygiene routines (cover mouth when coughing)

8. Cognitive & Thinking Skills

1Solves simple puzzles (3–6 pieces)
2Identifies what's missing from a group (one missing)
3Recalls a short sequence of 2–3 steps
4Explores (experiments) with objects (stacking, nesting)
5Understands cause-effect (if I drop this, it falls)
6Completes simple classification tasks (sort objects)
7Matches shapes, colors, or sizes
8Engages in pretend play using imagination
9Notices similarities and differences
10Responds to "why" and "how" questions

9. Approaches to Learning / Work Habits

1Attends to a task for at least a few minutes
2Shows curiosity (asks questions, explores)
3Tries new tasks even if they are challenging
4Persists in tasks despite small difficulties
5Uses trial-and-error to solve problems
6Shifts between tasks when needed
7Plans or thinks ahead before acting
8Engages in independent play or activity
9Follows multi-step routines when familiar
10Notices mistakes and tries to correct them

10. Creativity, Art, Music & Expressive Skills

1Uses variety of art materials (crayons, paint, clay)
2Creates drawings or crafts with creative detail
3Uses imagination in drawing or storytelling
4Sings simple songs and remembers lyrics
5Moves body to rhythm or music (clap, ride beat)
6Engages in pretend or dramatic play (role-play)
7Combines materials in new ways (collage)
8Uses instruments (drum, shaker) to make sounds
9Creates original patterns or designs
10Expresses ideas verbally or through art
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