Developmental Checklist

4 Year Olds
Observed

Physical Growth/Motor Development

Draws
Paints
Uses scissors
Dresses/undresses without assistance
Walks stairs alone, alternating feet
Self-reliant in bathroom
Kicks ball
Throws ball
Bounces ball
Catches ball
Runs
Hops
Skips
Gallops
Developing eye-hand coordination

Social/Personal Development

Plays and interacts with others

Dramatic play is close to reality, detailed
Shows interest in gender differences
Tries new things
Participates/functions well in group activities
Works and plays well with others
Uses table manners
Respects property of others
Able to resolve minor conflicts
Accepts authority

Cognitive/Language Development

Counts
Interested in letters and sounds
Good listener
Follows directions
Makes decisions or choices
Sees the connection between effort and accomplishment
Can complete a task without distractions
Works independently, will ask for help
Strives to get things right
Likes to learn

Emotional Development/Feelings

Feels secure away from familiar surroundings

Accepts mistakes

Not Observed

Expresses individual thoughts and feelings

Separates easily from parents
Develops self-confidence
Greater ability to control anger/fear