YVC Developmental Checklist
YVC Developmental Checklist
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
A. General Readiness
1. Pre-Science
a. Explores actively with all senses
b. Curios, often seeks answers to questions
c. Shows interest in the environment and in nature
d. Compares weight (heavy/light)
2. Pre-Math
a. Identification/Discrimination
- Identifies objects/set
- Can match pictures in simple lotto games
- Can point directly to common geometric shapes
- sort objects by color/size
b. Counting Skills
- Count by rote up to _____
- Count with understanding up to _____
- Recognizes numerals____
- Gives requested number of objects_____
c. Sequencing
- Can remember sequence of events
- Seriates (arranges objects from smallest to biggest)
3. Pre-Reading
a. Matching
- Matches basic shapes
- matches basic color
- matches basic size
(big-small, long-short)
b. Labelling
- Names familiar objects
- Names basic colors
- Names basic shapes
- Names basic sizes
c. Symbolic Activity
- Recognizes own name
- Recognizes classmates name
- Tells own name
- Tells parents name
- Names lower-case letters
- Names upper-case letters
- Enjoys being read to
4. Pre-Writing
a. Holds pencil/crayon correctly
b. Distinguishes top from bottom
c. Distinguishes left to right
d. Writes name without help
B. Comprehension
1. Follows simple directions
2. Understands time concepts (before-after, long time, short time, day, night)
3. Understands space concepts (top-bottom, below-above, front-back, in-out)
4. Gives examples relating concepts
5. Understands functions/ uses of familiar objects
6. Predicts outcome from stories, events, or pictures
7. Creates drawing or stories for experiences or pictured situation
8. Begins to learn the rules for making plurals
9. Distinguishes between lateral vertical and horizontal lines
C. Memory Recall (Visual & Auditory)
1. Tells what is missing when objects are removed
2. Recalls facts/characters from a story
3. Recalls sequence of a story
SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A. Self-Awareness
1. Knows full name and age
2. Knows birthday
3. Knows own sex and sex of others
4. Tells parents names
5. Identifies clothing items and their uses
6. Identifies body parts: head, arms, hands, feet, ears, nose, mouth, etc.
B. Social Orientation
1. Knows names of classmates and teachers
2.Greets teachers and familiar others
3.Responds to name when called
4.Engages in play (solitary, parallel, social, cooperate)
5.Stops crying when given verbal attention
6.Delays gratification
7.Knows how to say Thank you, Excuse me, Please, and You are
welcome
8. Verbalizes feelings (anger, love, fear, etc.)
9. Accepts affection from familiar others
10. Showed affection toward familiar others
11. Behaves appropriately in various social situations, musical happening, party,
meeting time
12. Performs with confidence in front of large groups
13. Interested in and ready for group activities
C. Task Orientation
1. Focuses/concentrates on an activity and its completion
2. Returns/Packs away materials after use
3. Tucks in chair
4. Follows classroom routine
5. Works cooperatively
6. Obeys and respect simple rules
7. Takes care of own possessions
8. Has positive attitude towards work/tasks
9. Has positive attitude toward school/learning
10. Waits for his/her turn
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Prays before eating
2. Prays when there is a need
3. Enjoys listening to Bible stories
4. Memorizes memory verses
5. Shares things willingly
6. Has respect for the rights/property of others
LEGEND:
NO not observed BE beyond normal expectation
NE not expected NA not able/not asked
NI/E needs improvement/ encouragement
FW finishes tasks quickly and /or does very well
JE-AR B. SALE
Assistant Preschool Teacher
TERESITA F. LOZADA
Curriculum Director