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o Knows some basic rules of grammar, such as correctly using “he” and “she”
o Sings a song or nursery rhyme
o Tells stories
o Says names and address
o Speaks very clearly
o Tells a simple story using full sentences
o Uses future tense; for example, “Grandma will be here.”
o Hops and stands on one foot up to 2 seconds
o Catches a bounced ball most of the time
o Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
o Hops; may be able to skip
o Can use the toilet on her own
o Swings and climbs
o Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts
o Uses scissors o Starts to copy some capital letters
o Can draw a person with at least 6 body parts
o Can print some letters or numbers
o Copies a triangle and other geometric shapes
o Uses a fork and spoon and sometimes a table knife
o Enjoys doing new things
o Engages in make-believe play, plays doctors, school, “mom” and “dad
o Would rather play with other children than by himself
o Cooperates with other children
o Talks about what she likes and what she is interested in
o Wants to please friends
o More likely to agree with rules
o Likes to sing, dance, and act
o Is aware of gender
o Can tell what’s real and what’s make-believe
o Shows more independence
o Names some colours and some numbers
o Remembers parts of a story
o Understands “same” and “different”
o Plays board or card games
o Counts 10 or more things
o Knows about things used every day, like money and food
o Can’t jump in place
o Has trouble scribbling
o Shows no interest in interactive games or make-believe
o Ignores other children or doesn’t respond to people outside the family
o Resists dressing, sleeping, and using the toilet o Can’t
retell a favourite story
o Doesn’t follow 3-part commands
o Doesn’t understand “same” and “different”
o Doesn’t use “me” and “you” correctly
o Speaks unclearly
o Doesn’t show a wide range of emotions
o Shows extreme behaviour (unusually fearful, aggressive, shy or sad)
o Unusually withdrawn and not active
o Is easily distracted, has trouble focusing on one activity for more than 5 minutes
o Doesn’t respond to people, or responds only superficially
o Doesn’t play a variety of games and activities
o Can’t give first and last name
o Doesn’t use plurals or past tense properly
o Doesn’t talk about daily activities or experiences
o Doesn’t draw pictures
o Can’t brush teeth, wash and dry hands, or get undressed without help
o Loses skills he once had