What Your Preschooler Should Know: Part 3by Valorie Delp | More from this Blogger 17 Oct 2006 05:59 PM We have been working on a list of what your preschoolers should know by the time they're finished with preschool. We've covered the "academic basics", and we've covered simple listening and every day tasks. This blog will be devoted to both motor and emotional-social skills. It is important to remember that not only is this a guide but all children develop differently. If your child is missing a few of these motor skills you don't need to worry. These are developmental and in all likelihood your child will get them when he gets them. You don't need to "push". With that said, try occasionally checking for these skills as you think about your child. While there are definitely skill sets that you will work on specifically (like using the toilet independently) there are other skills like jumping, hopping and running that you don't have to specifically teach--it is sufficient to go outdoors and enjoy a large play area. Motor Skills * Is able to run. * Is able to walk a straight line. * Is able to jump. * Is able to hop. * Is able to alternate feet walking down stairs. * Is able to march. * Is able to stand on one foot for 5-10 seconds. * Is able to walk backwards for five feet. * Is able to throw a ball. * Pastes objects. * Claps hands. * Matches simple objects. * Touches fingers. * Able to button a garment. * Builds with blocks. * Completes simple puzzles(5 pieces or less). * Draws and colors beyond a simple scribble. * Able to zip a zipper. * Controls pencil and crayon well. * Cuts simple shapes. * Handles scissors well. * Able to copy simple shapes. Social-Emotional Development * Can be away from parents or primary care givers for 2-3 hours without being upset. * Takes care of toilet needs independently. * Feels good about self. * Is not afraid to go to school. * Cares for own belongings. * Knows full name. * Dresses self. * Knows how to use handkerchief or tissue. * Knows own sex. * Brushes teeth. * Crosses residential street safely. * Asks to go to school. * Knows parents' names. * Knows home address. * Knows home phone number. * Enters into casual conversation. * Carries a plate of food. * Maintains self-control. * Gets along well with other children. * Plays with other children. * Recognizes authority. * Shares with others. * Talks easily. * Likes teachers. * Meets visitors without shyness. * Puts away toys. * Able to stay on task. * Able to work independently. * Helps family with chores. Related Articles: What Your Preschooler Should Know Part I What Your Preschooler Should Know Part II Learn more about Valorie Delp  Hello everybody! My name is Valorie and I am one busy lady! When I'm not writing or editing for families, I am busy trying to get my brood of 5 in line. Relevanthomeschooling tags User Comments  crysdawn (211) 17 Oct 2006 06:09 PMGreat series! I love how you've put this all together in one place; I'm going to keep tabs on this one and utilize it with my 2 1/2 year old. Thanks! Community Tags homeschooling, preschooler checklist Discuss this article
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