Developmental Checklist

4 Year Olds

Observed
Physical Growth/Motor Development
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Draws
X

Paints

Uses scissors

Dresses/undresses without assistance

Walks stairs alone, alternating feet
X

Self-reliant in bathroom
X

Kicks ball

Throws ball

Bounces ball

Catches ball

Runs
X

Hops
X

Skips
X

Gallops
x

Developing eye-hand coordination
X
Social/Personal Development

Plays and interacts with others
X

Dramatic play is close to reality, detailed X

Shows interest in gender differences

Tries new things
X

Participates/functions well in group activities

Works and plays well with others
X

Uses table manners
X

Respects property of others
X

Able to resolve minor conflicts
X

Accepts authority
X

Not Observed
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X

Cognitive/Language Development

Counts
X

Interested in letters and sounds
X

Good listener
X

Follows directions
X

Makes decisions or choices
X

Sees the connection between effort and accomplishment (X)

Can complete a task without distractions X

Works independently, will ask for help
X

Strives to get things right
X

Likes to learn
X
Emotional Development/Feelings

Feels secure away from familiar surroundings

Accepts mistakes

Expresses individual thoughts and feelings

Separates easily from parents
X

Develops self-confidence

Greater ability to control anger/fear

X
X

X
X