checklist on how to assess a student ages 3-5 about cognitive, psychosocial, gross motor, behavior
Cognitive Assessment
- Present various shape, color, and number flashcards.
- Ask the child to identify each item.
- Encourage them to categorize items based on attributes.
- Take note of correct and incorrect responses.
- Provide simple jigsaw puzzles or matching games.
- Observe how the child approaches the task.
- Note their strategies and persistence levels.
- Record their success and areas of difficulty.
- Show the child a series of 3-5 objects.
- Ask them to repeat the sequence after a brief distraction.
- Increase complexity as they succeed.
- Document their ability to recall correctly.
- Use pairs of objects to illustrate concepts.
- Ask the child to identify similarities and differences.
- Incorporate physical examples of size.
- Assess responses to gauge understanding.
- Read a short story to the child.
- Ask questions about characters and plot.
- Encourage the child to retell the story.
- Evaluate their ability to recall details and sequence.
Psychosocial Assessment
- Watch how the child engages in play with others.
- Note frequency and quality of interactions.
- Look for turn-taking and sharing behaviors.
- Assess responses to peer initiations.
- Evaluate comfort level in group settings.
- Observe facial expressions during various situations.
- Look for verbal expressions of feelings.
- Note responses to emotional stimuli (e.g., sad stories).
- Assess ability to articulate needs and feelings.
- Evaluate reactions to others' emotions.
- Introduce the child to new environments gradually.
- Monitor behaviors when separated from caregivers.
- Note comfort level with new adults.
- Observe reactions when caregivers return.
- Evaluate willingness to explore new spaces.
- Observe willingness to share toys and materials.
- Note responses to peers in distress.
- Evaluate ability to take turns and cooperate.
- Look for comforting gestures towards others.
- Assess how the child reacts to others' success.
- Ask about interactions with siblings and peers.
- Inquire about conflict resolutions at home.
- Discuss child’s responses to adult guidance.
- Gather insights on emotional expressions at home.
- Understand caregiver observations of play behaviors.
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