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Module 2: Early Childhood, Ages 4- Matrices
Typical Developmental Milestones
Atypical Development (Missing or Not Meeting Milestones)
NOTES
4 YEARS OF AGE (Early Childhood)
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
Enjoys doing new things. Plays “Mom” and “Dad.” Is more and more creative with make-believe play. Would rather play with other children than by his/herself. Cooperates with other children. Ignores other children or doesn’t respond to people outside family. Often can’t tell what’s real and what’s make believe. Talks about what he/she likes and what he/she is interested in.
LANGUAGE AND
COMMUNICATION
Knows some basic rules of grammar, such as correctly using “he” and “she”.
Speaks unclearly; doesn’t use “me” and “you” correctly.
Sings a song or says a poem from memory such as the “Itsy Bitsy Spider” or the “Wheels on the Bus.” Tells stories. Can’t retell a favorite story. Can say first and last name.
Module 2: Early Childhood, Ages 4- Matrices
Typical Developmental Milestones
Atypical Development (Missing or Not Meeting Milestones)
NOTES
4 YEARS OF AGE (Early Childhood)
COGNITIVE
(learning, thinking, problem- solving)
Names some colors and some numbers.
Generally loses skills once had.
Understands the idea of counting.
Doesn’t follow three-part commands. Starts to understand time. Remembers parts of a story. Can’t retell a favorite story. Understands the idea of “same” and “different.”
Doesn’t understand “same” and “different.” Draws a person with two to four body parts. Uses scissors. Starts to copy some capital letters. Plays board or card games. Shows no interest in interactive games or make believe. Tells you what he thinks is going to happen next in a book.
MOVEMENT AND
PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT
Hops and stands on one foot up to two seconds.
Can’t jump in place.
Catches a bounced ball most of the time. Pours, cuts with supervision, and mashes own food.
Has trouble scribbling.
Module 2: Early Childhood, Ages 4- Matrices
Typical Developmental Milestones
Atypical Development (Missing or not Meeting Anticipated Milestones)
NOTES
5 YEARS OF AGE (Early Childhood)
Says name and address. Can't give first and last name.
COGNITIVE
(learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Counts 10 or more things. Loses skills once had. Can draw a person with at least six body parts.
Doesn't draw pictures.
Can print some letters or numbers.
Is easily distracted, has trouble focusing on one activity for more than 5 minutes. Copies a triangle and other geometric shapes.
Doesn't play a variety of games and activities. Knows about things used every day, like money and food.
Can't tell what's real and what's make believe (also Social and Emotional).
MOVEMENT AND
PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT
Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer.
Can't brush teeth, wash and dry hands, or get undressed without help. Hops and may be able to skip. Can do a somersault. Uses a fork and spoon and sometimes a table knife. Can use the toilet on her own. Swings and climbs.
Module 2: Early Childhood, Ages 4- Matrices
Typical Developmental Milestones Atypical Developmental for Tomàs at 6½ Years Old
NOTES
6 - 8 YEARS OF AGE (Middle Childhood)
SOCIAL AND
EMOTIONAL
Shows more independence from parents and family.
Plays best with younger children.
Starts to think about the future. Understands more about his or her place in the world. Pays more attention to friendships and teamwork. Wants to be liked and accepted by friends. LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
Speaks only in two- to three-word sentences, even in his native language of Spanish.
THINKING AND
LEARNING
Shows rapid development of cognitive processing (mental) skills.
Can only follow single step directions.
Learns better ways to describe experiences and talk about thoughts and feelings.
Can occasionally label what he sees.
Has less focus on one’s self and more concern for others.
MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Needs physical help with bathing and brushing teeth. Has physical delays in activities like catching a ball and hopping.
