Expression
- Can use age-appropriate slang
- States the alphabet in correct order
- Counts to 100
- Sentences now contain multiple clauses, but may contain some grammatical errors
- Single grammar contains no errors
- Use of logical terms (if, so, then)
- Story plots/events, characters and their relationships, and sequence of story events are make sense to most listeners
Understanding:
- Differentiates between upper and lower-case letters and can match them
- Reads at least 10 words by sight (i.e., without sounding them out)
- Identifies and names the numbers 1-10
- Understands time as it relates to a known schedule or routine
- Can remember longer sets of s
Social Interaction:
- Heavy reliance on predictable daily routines
- Shows keen interest in specific activities (may engage in it for hours), but not to the exclusion of other activities or to the determinant of daily functioning
- Will sometimes choose to play alone
- Recognizes own and others’ emotions and moves to help others
- Shares food, toys, etc. with other children
- Prefers independence in activities of daily living and may demand privacy
- Will show a preference for play with others of own sex; belonging to a peer group becomes important