For Child Care Providers

Age 2-3 Age Level Targets

1	Seeing Clearly My eyes follow an object tracing an “H” and cross (+) in the air. I focus near then far, and on my field of vision.
2	Naming Letter Shapes I identify and say the name of the first letter of my name.
3	Matching Letter Shapes I match distinctively different letter shapes, including d-m-s-t-v.
4	Recognizing Sight Words I see labels on common objects in my home.
5	Singing, Chanting, Rhyming I sing/chant ABC and number songs. I am familiar with nursery rhymes and can say part of them.
6	Saying Letter Sounds I say the sound of the first letter of my name.
7	Saying Sounds in Words I repeat the ending sound in words that rhyme. I clap or jump the syllables in familiar names, with assistance.
8	Comprehending Books I supply words and discuss characters during our 20 minute reading time. I respond to “Why…?” questions.
9	Knowing Print Concepts I identify 10 print concepts: the previous 3, plus title, author, cover, words, letters, top of page, bottom of page.
10	Hearing Spoken Words I hear my parents speak to me about 30 times an hour.
11	Developing Verbal Skills I say 2-4 word sentences. I understand 2,000-3,000 words. I repeat short phrases and I imitate animal sounds.
12	Printing First Name I do scribble writing. Near age 3, I may draw the first letter of my name.

13	Counting I count to 5 from memory.
14	Matching Number Shapes I match number shapes from 1 to 6.
15	Copying and Tracing I trace shapes with my finger or crayon. I copy shapes made by others.
16	Geometric Shapes I identify and match circles, squares, rectangles, triangles.
17	Naming Colors I know 6 colors: red, blue, yellow, green, black, white.
18	Sorting Items I sort objects by one characteristic or classification (e.g. color, shape, type).
19	Adding - Subtracting I recognize groups of objects to 3. I know big/small; more/less, all/none.
20	Making Patterns I make 2-step color patterns (e.g. red-blue, red-blue).
21	Spatial Relationships I know 10 prepositions (position words).

22	Relating to Others I play side-by-side with other children. I use “please” and “thank you.”
23	Increasing Attention Span I play independently or focus on an engaging activity with an adult for short periods of time.
24	Following Directions I remember and follow 2-step directions.
25	Taking Responsibility I like encouragement when I “help” with tasks. I am beginning to develop self-help skills and self-confidence.
26	Developing Emotional Well-being I name the feelings of myself and others. I respond well to being re-directed to appropriate activities.