ESSENTIAL SKILLS CHECKLISTS
Intellectual : Does your child ...
Hold a book upright and turn pages left to right ?
Tell and retell familiar stories ?
Recognize at least ten letters of the alphabet ?
Know colors , shapes , and sizes ?
Social : Can your child ...
Listen to an adult & follow simple instructions ?
Sit for short periods of time ?
Play with other children without hitting or biting ?
Cooperate with other children ?
Personal : Without help , can your child ...
Tie their own shoes ? Snap , button , zip , & buckle ?
Recognize their own possessions ?
Eat with silverware unassisted ? Wash their hands ? Blow their nose & cover a sneeze ?
Health : Has your child ...
Had all required immunizations ? Had a recent health check-up ?
Developed a regular meal schedule ? Learned to run , skip , jump , climb ?