For Educators

Age 4-5 Age Level Targets

1	Seeing Clearly My eyes correctly respond to the “H”, cross, near-far, field of vision, distant detail, and close-up detail tests.
2	Naming Letter Shapes I identify and name 12 -15 lowercase letters, including those in my first name.
3	Matching Letter Shapes I correctly match letters in the shape families: a-c-e-o-s; b-d-g-p-q; h-m-n-r-u; f-i-j-l-t; k-v-w-x-y-z.
4	Recognizing Sight Words I recognize the meaning of labels on 10 objects in my home.
5	Singing, Chanting, Rhyming I sing/chant ABC and number songs while pointing to letters and numbers. I recite 6-10 nursery rhymes.
6	Saying Letter Sounds I say the sounds of 12-15 letters, including those in my first name.
7	Saying Sounds in Words I identify the beginning sound in words. I say words that rhyme. I clap syllables independently.
8	Comprehending Books I can make up a different plot or ending during our 20 minute reading time. I can retell the story.
9	Knowing Print Concepts I know 20 print concepts: the prior 15 plus (1) letter groups make words; (2) reading moves from left to right and (3) top to bottom; (4) left page is followed by right page; (5) punctuation makes sentences.
10	Hearing Spoken Words I hear my parents speak to me about 30 times an hour.
11	Developing Verbal Skills I speak using complete sentences with few inaccuracies. I understand 4,000-5,000 words. I repeat new words correctly.
12	Printing First Name I may print my first name using upper and lower case letters.

13	Counting I count in order to 20.
14	Matching Number Shapes I match number shapes from 1 to 12.
15	Copying and Tracing I copy, trace and/or draw letters, numbers, and two-dimensional shapes.
16	Geometric Shapes I match and name the prior 12 shapes; I am introduced to three-dimensional shapes: cube, sphere, and cylinder.
17	Naming Colors I know 12 colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, brown, black, white, grey, pink, light blue.
18	Sorting Items I name and sort objects by color, shape and size. I match items that go together.
19	Adding - Subtracting I recognize quantities to 10. I accurately use greater than, less than, and equal to. I can do simple addition and subtraction with objects.
20	Making Patterns I create and repeat 2 to 3-step color patterns, copy 3 to 4-step sound sequences and play memory games.
21	Spatial Relationships I know 30 prepositions and do more complex puzzles.

22	Relating to Others I “settle in” to new groups or situations with minimal stress. I play cooperatively with two or more peers.
23	Increasing Attention Span I focus on a task for at least 5 minutes, persisting even if there are problems or distractions.
24	Following Directions I remember and follow 3-step directions. I obey simple rules.
25	Taking Responsibility I take care of all my dressing, hygiene and toileting needs. I help clean up after an activity.
26	Developing Emotional Well-being I recognize and manage my own emotions. I show kindness and empathy to others.