Child skills checklist
Child Skills Checklist
(From “Observing Development of the Young Child” by Janice J. Beaty)
Child’s Name: Observer:
DOB: Dates:
Program:
Directions:
Put a for items you see the child perform regularly. Put N for items where there is no opportunity to observe. Leave all others blank.
Item
Evidence
Date
1. Self-Identity
___ Separates from parents without difficulty
___ Does not cling to classroom staff excessively
___ Makes eye contact with adults
___ Makes activity choices without teacher’s help
___ Seeks other children to play with
___ Play roles confidently in dramatic play
___ Stands up for own rights
___ Displays enthusiasm about doing things for self
2. Emotional Development
___ Allow self to be comforted during stressful time
___ Eats, sleeps, toilets without fuss away from home
___ Handles sudden changes/startling situations with control
___ Can express anger in words rather than actions
___ Does not withdraw from others excessively
___ Shows people affection, connection, love
___ Shows interest/attention in classroom activities
___ Smiles seems happy much of the time
3. Social Play
___ Spends time watching others play
___ Plays by self with own toys/materials
___ Plays parallel to others with similar toys/materials
___ Makes friends with other children
___ Gains access to play in a positive manner
___ Maintains role in ongoing play in a positive manner
___ Resolves play conflicts in a positive manner
4. Prosocial Behavior
___ Shows concern for someone in distress
___ Can tell how another fells during conflict
___ Shares something with another
___ Gives something to another
___ Takes turns without a fuss
___ Helps another to a task
___ Helps (care for) another is need
5. Gross Motor Development
___ Walks down steps
(From “Observing Development of the Young Child” by Janice J. Beaty)
Child’s Name: Observer:
DOB: Dates:
Program:
Directions:
Put a for items you see the child perform regularly. Put N for items where there is no opportunity to observe. Leave all others blank.
Item
Evidence
Date
1. Self-Identity
___ Separates from parents without difficulty
___ Does not cling to classroom staff excessively
___ Makes eye contact with adults
___ Makes activity choices without teacher’s help
___ Seeks other children to play with
___ Play roles confidently in dramatic play
___ Stands up for own rights
___ Displays enthusiasm about doing things for self
2. Emotional Development
___ Allow self to be comforted during stressful time
___ Eats, sleeps, toilets without fuss away from home
___ Handles sudden changes/startling situations with control
___ Can express anger in words rather than actions
___ Does not withdraw from others excessively
___ Shows people affection, connection, love
___ Shows interest/attention in classroom activities
___ Smiles seems happy much of the time
3. Social Play
___ Spends time watching others play
___ Plays by self with own toys/materials
___ Plays parallel to others with similar toys/materials
___ Makes friends with other children
___ Gains access to play in a positive manner
___ Maintains role in ongoing play in a positive manner
___ Resolves play conflicts in a positive manner
4. Prosocial Behavior
___ Shows concern for someone in distress
___ Can tell how another fells during conflict
___ Shares something with another
___ Gives something to another
___ Takes turns without a fuss
___ Helps another to a task
___ Helps (care for) another is need
5. Gross Motor Development
___ Walks down steps