Developmental

Milestone Rubric
Pre-Kindergarten-Five Year Olds

Name of Observer:
Teacher Name:
D. Perry
Mrs. R. W.
_________________________________________
______________________________________________
Class and Grade Observed:
Date of Observation:
Pre-K
March 16, 2016
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Physical Development

Developmental
Observed
Not
Not
Comments
Milestone
Observed Applicable
Tend to focus visually on

x


far away objects
Often clumsy-Collisions

x


and spills are common
Active in physical

x


activity-running,
jumping, climbing, and
dancing
Ability to sit still for
x


Some students were
periods of time
able to sit for longer

periods of time than
other students
during circle time

Demonstrates balancing

x


skills

Demonstrates gross
x


motor manipulative
skills


Cognitive Development

Not
Developmental
Observed
Not
Comments
Applicable

Milestone
Observed
Has short attention
x



spans; moves quickly
from one thing to the
next
Learns best by moving
x

large muscles


Needs to play and
x

explore; love dress-up
and drama


Enjoys activities that
x

use music, rhythm,
repeating patterns, and
other simple learning
strategies
Reflect upon self and

x
attributes.



Can remember events

x
from weeks, months, or
years earlier




Language and Literacy Development

Developmental
Observed
Not
Milestone
Observed
Very talkative; enjoys
x

experimenting with
language

Comprehends language
x



Follows directions
x

Has mastered some

basic rules of grammar

Comments

Not
Applicable

Some students
followed directions
better than others.
The teacher
redirected and
repeated directions as
needed


Speaks in sentences of
5-6 words

Self-Concept, Identity, and Motivation

Developmental
Milestone
Displays confidence,
curiosity, initiative, and
independence

Observed

Not

Explores, asks
questions, and is eager
to try new things
Shows pride in work

Tolerates stress and
frustration


Is comfortable with
transitions


Sets goals
independently


Is able to adjust to
changes

The students
transitioned from circle
time to center time
seamlessly

Observed

Not
Comments
Applicable

I observed curiosity and
independence.
The unit was on taking
care of clothes. The
teacher brought in
some homemade soap
and let each student
shave some off. The
students anxiously
waited for their turn.
When it was their turn
the student did not
want the teacher to
help.

Followed classroom
schedule

Peer Relations and Moral Development

Developmental Observed
Milestone

x
Understands
others feelings
Is socially
x
aware of what is
happening in a
situation
Accurately
x
interprets with
peers are trying
to do

Refrains from

over-impulsive
responding

Generates many

solutions to
interpersonal
problems

Is aware of the

effects of
his/her
behavior on
others
Generates good
quality
solutions to
interpersonal
problems

Not Observed

Not

Applicable

Comments

Comments: I enjoyed being in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom. The students

smiled as they worked. It was a warm, nurturing atmosphere in which
students could learn.

Signature: Dakisha

Perry

Date: March 16, 2016