Grade R Baseline Assessment Checklist

(Getting to know the learner better)

Learner: __________________________________________

Age: _______________
I can… Date observed Yes, I can No, I I can do it
cannot with
do it yet assistance
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
• Say my name and surname and age
• Use past, present, and future tense
• Listen to stories with concentration
• Listen to and repeat rhythmic patterns
• Interpret pictures and make own story
• Ask questions freely – Why, when and how
• Stories increase in length and detail
• Answer questions when asked
• Speak sentences of more than 5 words

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Detach from parent easily
• Cry easily
• Show emotions and recognise feelings
• Control over anger and frustration tolerance
• Show self-confidence and take more initiatives
• Show independence and trust myself

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
• Play and communicate with friends
• Take turns and show respect to others
• Play games with simple rules
• Find alternative ways to solve problems
• Dress and undress independently
• Use the bathroom on my own
• Sit for a short period of time
• Respect personal space
• Follow group rules
• Begins to understand a code of conduct
• Explore safely and confidently
• Select and use resources independently

NELSON MANDELA BAY DISTRICT 1

 I can… Date observed Yes, I can No, I I can do it
cannot with
do it yet assistance
FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
• Successfully do zips and buttons
• Using scissors to cut on a bold line
• Draw a person with body
• Hold a crayon correctly
• Hold a book the right way up
• Model figures and shapes with clay
• Copy my name
• Copy triangle and other geometric patterns
• Build 6pce puzzle

PHYSICAL & GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

• Walk in a straight line
• Run freely without stumbling or falling
• Catch a ball/bean bag – catch with hands, not arms
• Throw a large ball
• Climb and swing
• Jump over objects
• Hop and stand on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
• Move in complex and confident ways

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
• Complete given tasks
• Use my dominant hand
• Follow simple directions or instructions
• Recognise own written name
• Count to 10 using concrete objects/fingers to
represent the number
• Say the following primary colours: red, yellow, green,
blue
• Sort, classify and make comparisons
rectangle
• Build and construct things using construction blocks
• Better understand the concept of time
• Describe position: in front; behind

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Teacher: _______________________________ Signature: __________________________

NELSON MANDELA BAY DISTRICT 2