Assessment

1

Low

2

Average

3

High

Observations and Notes

How well does this child play with other children?

x

Nathan is sometimes shy about joining others in play. He seems to enjoy it when we encourage his participation. He is learning to share nicely.

How well does this child express himself verbally?

x

Nathan tends to stay quiet. However, when you ask him a question one-on-one, he speaks very clearly and has a lot to say! He also has shown great growth in speaking up when he needs something, like a snack or to use the bathroom. He is learning to write very quickly.

How well does this child follow instructions?

x

Nathan listens very closely to instructions and does what he hears. If the instructions include working with other children or moving objects around the space, however, he is often slow to follow.

How well does this child learn new physical skills?

x

Nathan struggles with group physical activities. He seems nervous and often becomes confused. Sometimes he needs to be coaxed into participating.

How much does this child show interest in learning about new topics?

x

Nathan has shown great interest in learning about topics, especially when we learned about sea animals and outer space. He became very talkative and engaged.

How well does this child cope with disappointment?

x

Nathan can get upset when things don’t go as planned. When painting, for example, he sometimes gets frustrated when he makes a mistake. However, he is very receptive to encouragement by teachers.

How much does this child express joy or pleasure?

x

Nathan often acts shy, however when he gets very excited about a game, song, or new topic, he shows it with talking, laughter, and smiles.