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Gross Motor |
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Throws a ball (over-arm), may lose balance.
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Kicks a large stationary ball, may lose balance.
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Runs safely: stopping, starting and avoiding obstacles (other children)
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Jumps from ~10 cm to the ground and maintains balance, 1 foot leading
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Jumps lifting both feet clear off of the ground
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Walks backwards without falling
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Walks up and down stairs, 2 feet to each stair (or alternate stairs going up?)
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Climbs up and down low climbing frames/structures without assistance
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Cognitive |
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Matches objects according to colour
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Locates own locker with aid of identifying label
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Returns toy to correct container/location
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Correctly follows 2-step instructions (eg put the toy in the box and then go wash your hands
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Imitates actions to a song/game
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Accurately places simple "puzzle" pieces into isolated "holes"
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Is willing to look for hidden objects
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Demonstrates understanding of above, below, more, less etc.
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Language/Literature |
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Names familiar objects accurately
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Enjoys listening to stories/songs
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Repeat words/phrases of caregiver
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Initiates (or spontaneously repeats parts of) songs
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Uses verbal communication to make requests (eg 'more bread')
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Uses multiple-word sentences (3-4 or more words; e.g. 'I go play (now)')
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Enjoys looking through a book for several minutes
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Is understood, most of the time, by adults and children
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Fine Motor |
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Turns a tap on or off without assistance
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Turns pages of a book one at a time (or usually 2-3 pages at a time?)
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Puts on own shoes (often wrong feet)
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Holds pencil or crayon in "whole-hand" grip (or with a '3-finger grasp'?)
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Usually draws or paints within papers' boundaries
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Threads large beads on a stiff threader
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Uses scissors with two hands (has difficulty with them)
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Enjoys 'scribbling' regularly (daily)
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Social / Emotional |
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Engages in "parallel play" (i.e. plays near another child and engages in a similar activity to that child)
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Initiates communication with caregiver/s
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Initiates communication with peers
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Shows discomfort when other children are distressed, may attempt to care for a distressed friend (e.g. brings a bear, toy etc)
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Develops stronger bonds with certain peers: formation of friendships
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Separates from parents/caregivers without tears or clinging (it is quite normal not to be able to do this at this age), or tears finish soon after carers' departure
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Participates in most offered experiences, is 'busy'
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Smiles and laughs often
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