Cognitive Skills

I can...

• count 1 to 30.
• recognize many numerals 1 to 100.
• name all letters & most sounds.
• name all continents of the world, locate them on a map or globe, and read their names.
  (Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antarctica)
• name many animals.
• name colors and read their names.
  (Blue, orange, red, black, gray, pink, purple, green, yellow, brown, white)
• order things from big to small, thick to thin, and long to short.
• read numeral words one to seven.

Motor Skills (Gross & fine)

I can...

• climb.
• run.
• jump.
• pick up tiny items with a pincer grasp.
• snip with scissors.
• trace sandpaper letters and numerals.
• put together simple puzzles.
• carry a tray of items without spilling

Social Skills

I can...

• use courtesy words and other social words.
  ("Hi" "Sorry" "Excuse me" "You okay?" "Thank you!" "No, Thank you!")
• invite friends to play/work
• make eye contact and smile.
• take turns and wait for a turn.
• play simple games.
• sing songs with the group and imitate some finger plays.
• walk in line.
• express emotions and empathize with others.
  (If I see my friend fall down or cry, I say, "You okay? … Calm down.")
• have 3 to 4 turn conversations with peers.
• greet peers and adults by name and appropriately say goodbye to peers and adults.
• join a group time appropriately by choosing a space and sitting down.
• be aware of others mistakes. (e.g. "No ___! Not your work")
• use a voice level that is appropriate to a classroom setting.
• take cues from peers and the environment for my behavior and work.

Verbal Skills

I can...

• use an ever increasing and diverse vocabulary.
• use "I" and "me" appropriately.
• put 4-5 words together spontaneously on a regular basis -even more occasionally.
• use novel description, i.e.: "Sick fish" to tell us about a dead fish.
• answer "what" and "where" questions.
• use good articulation.
• answer yes/no questions.
• ask for help from peers and adults.
• initiate interaction with peers and adults.

Self-help Skills

I can or am...

• request to go to the bathroom sometimes.
• toilet regulated for urine and bowel movements.
• put on / take off "Slippers"
• put on / take off coat, hat, jacket, and shoes with verbal prompt or occasional physical prompt
• eat by myself, using fork and spoon.
• drink from a water fountain.
• unzip a coat.
• working on threading and zipping it up.
• brush my teeth with no toothpaste without a tantrum and with minimal help.
• wash and dry my hands with minimal help.