PreK Informal Readiness Assessment (Ages 4-5) Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Welcome to the PreK Informal Readiness Assessment— Communication & Language —Question 1: Can your child tell you about something using 4 or more words in a sentence?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 2: Does your child try to explain things using describing words? (e.g., “That truck is big” or “My apple is red and round”)YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 3: If you ask your child to do three things in a row, can they follow through without help? (e.g., “Pick up your toy, put it on the shelf, then clap your hands!”)YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 4: Can your child answer simple “what” or “why” questions with a reason?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 5: Does your child share short stories or talk about what happened during their day?YesSometimesNot Yet— Cognitive Development —Question 1: Does your child enjoy trying to figure out how things work? (e.g., buttons, puzzles, or construction toys)YesSometimesNot Yet Can even tweezers, Question 2: Can your child count at least five objects one by one? (e.g., “1, 2, 3…” while pointing to each item)YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 3: Can your child sort or match objects by color, size, or shape?YesSometimesNoQuestion 4: Does your child pretend or act out real-life roles during play? (e.g., pretending to cook, visit the doctor, or drive a car)YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 5: Can your child name some letters, numbers, or shapes?YesSometimesNot Yet— Fine Motor Skills —Question 1: Can your child hold a crayon or pencil using fingers (instead of the whole hand)?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 2: Can your child cut along a straight line with scissors (with support if needed)?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 3: Can your child draw simple shapes like a circle, line, or cross?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 4: Does your child try to use small tools like tweezers, play dough scissors, or tongs?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 5: Can your child complete small tasks like placing puzzle pieces or stringing beads?YesSometimesNot Yet— Gross Motor Skills —Question 1: Can your child jump forward with both feet together?YesSometimesNot YetDoes your child run without bumping into things or falling often?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 3: Can your child climb stairs using one foot on each step?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 4: Is your child able to kick a ball forward or throw it toward a target?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 5: Can your child balance on one foot, even if just for a second or two?YesSometimesNot Yet— Social-Emotional Development —Question 1: Does your child enjoy playing near or with other children—even if sharing still needs support?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 2: Is your child starting to use words to express feelings or needs (e.g., “I’m mad,” “I need help”)?YesSometimeNot YetQuestion 3: Does your child show care or concern when someone is hurt or upset?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 4: Can your child make simple choices, like picking a snack or a toy to play with?YesSometimesNot YetQuestion 5: Does your child try to follow daily routines or rules with reminders and support?YesSometimesNot YetParent Email *Submit Share this: Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Like this:Like Loading...
