Size
	* Understands big and little.
	* Understands long and short.
	* Matches shapes or objects based on size.

Colors & Shapes
	* Recognizes and names primary colors.
	* Recognizes circles.
	* Recognizes rectangles.
	* Matches shapes or objects based on shape.
	* Copies shapes.

Numbers
	* Counts orally through 10.
	* Counts objects in one-to-one correspondence.
	* Understands empty and full.
	* Understands more and less.

Reading Readiness
* Remembers objects from a given picture.	* Tells the meaning of simple words.
* Knows what a letter is.	* Repeats a sentence of 6-8 words.
* Has been read to daily.	* Completes incomplete sentence with proper word.
* Looks at books and magazines.	* Has own books.
* Understands that print carries a message.	* Recognizes some nursery rhymes.
* Pretends to read.	* Identifies parts of the body.
* Uses left-to-right progression.	* Identifies objects that have a functional use.
* Answers questions about a short story.	* Knows common farm and zoo animals.
* Tells the meaning of words heard in story.	* Pronounces own first name.
* Looks at pictures and tells a story.	* Pronounces own last name.
* Identifies own first name in manuscript.	* Expresses self verbally. .
* Prints own first name	* Identifies other children by name.

Position and Direction
* Understands up and down.	* Understands top, bottom, middle.
* Understands in and out.	* Understands beside and next to.
* Understands front and back.	* Understands hot and cold.
* Looks at books and magazines.	* Understands over (on) and under.
* Understands fast and slow.

Time
	* Understands day and night.
	* Knows age and birthday.

Listening and Sequencing
* Follows simple directions.	* Repeats a sequence of sounds.
* Listens to a short story.	* Repeats a sequence of orally given numbers.
* Listens carefully.	* Retells simple stories in sequence.
* Recognizes common sounds.

Motor Skills
* Is able to run.	* Matches simple objects
* Is able to walk a straight line.	* Touches fingers.
* Is able to jump.	* Able to button a garment.
* Is able to hop.	* Builds with blocks.
* Is able to alternate feet walking down stairs.	* Completes simple puzzles (5 pieces or less).
* Is able to march.	* Draws and colors beyond a simple scribble.
* Is able to stand on one foot for 5-10 seconds.	* Able to zip a zipper.
* Is able to walk backwards for five feet.	* Controls pencil and crayon well.
* Is able to throw a ball.	* Cuts simple objects.
* Pastes objects.	* Handles scissors well.
* Claps Hands.	* Able to copy simple shapes.

Social-Emotional Development
* Can be away from parents or primary care givers for 2-3 hours without being upset.	* Knows home address.
* Takes care of toilet needs independently.	* Knows home phone number.
* Feels good about self.	* Enters into casual conversation.
* Is not afraid to go to school.	* Carries a plate of food.
* Cares for own belongings.	* Maintains self-control.
* Knows full name.	* Gets along well with other children.
* Dresses self.	* Plays with other children.
* Knows how to use hankerchief or tissue.	* Recognizes authority.
* Knows own sex.	* Shares with others.
* Brushes teeth.	* Talks easily.
* Crosses residential street safely.	* Likes teachers.
* Meets visitors without shyness.	* Asks to go to school.
* Puts away toys.	* Knows parents' names.
* Able to stay on task.	* Able to work independently.
* Helps family with chores.

Courtesy of Worldbook.

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