Physical

·          Walks up and down stairs by holding onto railing (not on all fours).

·          Feeds self with spoon

·          Experiments by touching, smelling and tasting

·          Likes to push, pull, fill and dump

·          Can turn pages of a book

·          Stacks 4 to 6 objects

·          Scribbles vigorously with crayons or markers

·          Walks without help

·          Walks backwards

·          Tosses or rolls a large ball

·          Stoops or squats

·          Opens cabinets and drawers

·          Can bend over to pick up toys without falling

·          Climbs furniture and obstacles

·          Kicks ball forward

·          Throws ball overhead (not directed in aim)

·          Runs

·          Unwraps, removes covers from candy or other objects or peel bananas

·          Disassembles simple objects with minimal difficulty; unfastens clothing

·          Drinks from cup or glass unassisted, but spills occasionally

·          Removes simple garment

·          Begins toilet training, asks for toilet. Show pride in toilet achievements and concerns about failure

·          Stands on one foot and balances

·          Walks between parallel lines

·          Helps undress self

Social/Emotional

·          Plays alongside others more than with them

·          Acts shy around strangers

·          Likes to imitate parents

·          Easily frustrated

·          Affectionate – hugs, kisses and fondles

·          Insists on trying to do several tasks without help

·          Enjoys simple make-believe like talking on phone, putting on hat

·          Very possessive – offers toys to others children but then wants them back

·          Needs considerable time to change activities

·          Capable of frequent tantrums, which are often a result of his inability to express himself even though he has ideas

·          Can show aggressive behavior and the intent to hurt others

·          Can be extremely demanding and persistent

·          Destructive to objects around him when frustrated and angry

Social/Emotional Cont.

·          Possessive about caregiver’s attention; show feelings of jealousy

·          Has fears and nightmares

·          Has sense of humor; capable of laughter

·          Shows interest in dressing, brushing hair and teeth

·          Cannot sit still or play with a toy for more than a few minutes

·          Shows regard for people or possessions

·          Occupies self – initiates own play activities or on simple suggestions

·          Explores and investigates surroundings and adventures in new ways

Cognitive/Intellectual

·          Enjoys simple stories, rhymes, and songs

·          Uses 2 to 3 word sentences

·          Says names of toys

·          Uses words to express wants

·          Names ten to fifteen objects and a few familiar people and pets

·          Uses pronouns “me” and “my”

·          Shows possessive spirit

·          Points to parts of a doll or body (hair, eyes, mouth, etc.)

·          Complies with simple commands such as get, take, go, stop, and no

·          Counts two; aware of “one more”; knows “how many” to two

·          Matches and compares familiar objects as to color, form, and size.  Groups similar objects such as blocks and cars

·          Hums or tries to sing

·          Enjoys looking at books

·          Repeat words, songs

·          Interested in learning how to use common items

·          Knows some motions & some words & several songs & finger plays

·          Enjoys repetition

·          Knows primary colors

Spiritual

·          Associates prayer with God

·          Recognizes some Bible character pictures

·          Understand Jesus/God love everyone

·          Recognize that the Bible tells about God/Jesus

·          Can say Thank You to God

·          Can listen to Bible stories

·          Can sing simple songs about God/Jesus