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