	Gross Motor	Fine Motor
Age 2 years	Runs well, Kicks ball, Climbs well, Goes up and down the stairs (one step at a time)	Builds tower of six cubes, Imitates vertical crayon stroke Turns book pages singly
Age 3 years	Goes upstairs (alternating feet) Jumps from bottom step Pedals tricycle Stands on one foot momentarily	Copies circle Copies cross
Age 4 years	Hops on one foot Goes downstairs Stands on one foot (5 seconds)Throws ball overhead	Copies square Draws person with two to four parts Use scissors
Age 5 years	Stands on one foot (10 seconds) Maybe able to skip	Copies triangle Draws person with body Prints some letters

Skill	2 years	3 years	4 years	5 years
Comprehension	– Follows simple commands- Identifies body parts- Points to common objects	Understands in, under knows functions of common objects	Follows two-part commands, Understands same/different	Recalls parts of stories Understands number concepts Follows 3- part commands
Expression	Labels common objects Uses 2 to 3 word sentences	Uses 3 to 4 word sentences Uses regular plurals Uses pronouns(I, me, you) Can count 3 objects Can tell age, sex, and full name	Speaks 3 to 5 word sentences Can tell a story Uses past tense Names one colour Can count 4 objects	Speaks sentences >=5 words Uses future tense Names 4 colours Can count 10 or more objects
Speech	Intelligibility to strangers 25%	Intelligibility to strangers 75%	Normal stuttering	Dysfluencies resolved

	Age 2-3	Age 3-4	Age 4-5
Cognitive	Sort objects by categoryStack rings on a peg from large to smallImitate more complex adult actionsIdentify own reflection in the mirror by nameRespond from simple directions from caregiversName objects in a picture bookMatch object with their uses	Demonstrate awareness of the past and presentActively seek answers to questionsLearn by observing and listening to instructionsOrganize objects by size and shapeUnderstand how to group and match objects according to colorHave a longer attention span of around 5 to 15 minutesAsk “why” questions to gain information	RhymeName and identify colorsDraw the shape of a personCount to 5Draw pictures they can often name and describe
Social and Emotion	Become aware that they are a boy or girlBegin to dress and undress themselvesDemonstrate personal preferences about toys and activitiesStart saying no to adultsEnjoy playing and watching other childrenBecome defensive about their own possessionsUse objects symbolically during playOften have rapid changes in mood	Follow directionsPerform some tasks with little or no assistanceShare toys with other kidsMakeup games and ask other children to join inBegin engaging in pretend play	Understanding basic differences between good and bad behaviorDevelop friendships with other kidsCompare themselves to other children and adultsBecome more aware of other people’s feelingsEnjoy dramatic, imaginative play with other childrenEnjoy competitive games

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