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Developmental Milestones & Learning Trajectories

Family Questionnaire

At Keiki we understand that the family is a child’s first teacher, and we value the rich relationship you have with your child/ren. In order for us to build a holistic picture of your child’s development, we would appreciate you filling in the developmental milestone questionnaire by clicking on your child’s age group below.

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0-1 Years

1-2 Years

2-3 Years

3-4 Years

4-5 Years

0-1 Years

Please select all milestones that have been achieved. Leave blank if still practicing or unsure.

Physical Development

Lifts head while lying on the stomach (1-3 months).

Rolls from tummy to back and vice versa (4-6 months).

Sits up unassisted (6-8 months).

Crawls or scoots (7-9 months).

Pulls up to stand and cruises along furniture (9-12 months).

May take first steps independently (9-12 months).

Grips objects with whole hand (3-5 months).

Transfers objects from hand to hand (6-9 months).

Uses pincer grip (thumb and index finger) to pick up small items (9-12 months).

Explores objects by mouthing, shaking, or banging them.

Social and Emotional

Attachment: Forms secure attachment to primary caregivers, seeking comfort and security (e.g., crying when separated, calming when held).

Social Interaction: Enjoys social interaction (e.g., smiling or babbling in response to a caregiver’s face or voice).

Emotions: Displays basic emotions like joy, distress, surprise, and frustration. May express needs non-verbally through crying or gestures

Executive Functions

Attention Skills: Shows interest in visually engaging objects for brief periods (5-10 seconds).

Attention Skills: Responds to visual and auditory stimuli (e.g., turning head toward a sound).

Memory: Begins to demonstrate recognition memory (e.g., smiles upon seeing a familiar person or object).

Self-Regulation: Attempts self-soothing behaviours (e.g., thumb-sucking or rocking when upset). May require help from caregivers to calm down.

Self-Regulation - May require help from caregivers to calm down.

Language and Communication

Listening and Receptive Language: Responds to familiar voices and sounds (e.g., turning toward a caregiver’s voice).

Listening and Receptive Language: Understands simple words such as “no” and their name.

Babbling and Vocalization: Begins babbling with consonant sounds like “ba-ba” or “da-da.”

Gestures: Uses gestures like pointing, reaching, or waving as a form of communication.

Mathematical Thinking

Exploring Quantities: Engages with objects and explores their properties (e.g., shaking, banging, or mouthing items)

Exploring Quantities: Begins to notice differences in size (e.g., small vs large objects).

Cause-and-Effect: Learns that actions can lead to outcomes (e.g., pressing a button makes a noise or light appear).

Object Permanence: Demonstrates understanding that objects exist even when out of sight (e.g., reaching for a toy that has been hidden).

1-2 Years

Please select all milestones that have been achieved. Leave blank if still practicing or unsure.

Physical Development

Walks independently and begins to run with more coordination.

Climbs on furniture or stairs with adult support.

Kicks a ball forward (12-18 months).

Pulls or pushes toys while walking (18-24 months).

Begins to stack blocks (2-3 blocks at 18 months, up to 5 blocks at 24 months).

Scribbles with crayons (18-24 months).

Begins to feed themselves with utensils (spoon or fork) with some spillage.

Uses a simple grasp to hold pencils or brushes.

Social and Emotional Learning

Social Interaction: Engages in parallel play with other children (playing near other children but not directly interacting).

Social Interaction: Imitates adult behaviours and begins role play (e.g., pretending to feed a doll).

Self-Assertion: Expresses independence and autonomy (e.g., saying “no” or “mine,” wanting to do things independently).

Emotional Development

Emotional Development: Begins to recognize and express emotions, such as fear, anger, or happiness. May display anxiety in unfamiliar situations or with strangers (e.g., clinging to a caregiver).

Executive Function

Attention: Can focus on a single activity or toy for up to 5 minutes. Might return to an activity after a short break (e.g., playing with a block or puzzle).

Impulse Control: Delays immediate action for a short time (e.g., waiting to grab a toy until prompted by an adult).

Impulse Control: Starts to show awareness of rules and limits.

Memory: Demonstrates object permanence (e.g., searching for a toy hidden under a blanket).

Memory: Can recall the location of commonly used items (e.g., reaching for a bottle when thirsty).

Language and Communication

Vocabulary Development: Says a few words (e.g., “mama,” “ball”).

Vocabulary Development: Uses gestures alongside words (e.g., pointing to indicate a need).

Comprehension: Understands and follows simple instructions (e.g., “Give me the block”).

Expressive Language: Imitates sounds and simple words. Uses gestures to communicate wants and needs.

Mathematical Thinking

Counting and Quantity: Begins to grasp the concept of “more” or “less” when comparing items (e.g., “more crackers,” “less juice”).

Shape Recognition: Recognizes basic shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles.

Patterns: Starts to imitate simple patterns (e.g., placing blocks in a repeating colour sequence).

2-3 Years

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Physical Development

Runs smoothly, with increased speed and control.

Climbs stairs alone, using a railing for support.

Jumps with both feet off the ground (2-3 years).

Begins to pedal a tricycle or similar toy.

Can walk backwards for a few steps.

Draws lines or circles with crayons

Uses scissors to cut paper with some assistance.

Dresses with minimal help (e.g., putting on shoes, pulling up pants).

Builds towers with blocks (4-6 blocks by age 2, more complex structures by age 3).

Social and Emotional Learning

Social Interaction: Engages in simple cooperative play with peers (e.g., building a tower together, playing make-believe with a friend).

Empathy: Shows concern for others’ feelings (e.g., hugging a crying child or offering a toy to a friend).

Emotional Awareness: Identifies basic emotions in themselves and others (e.g., “I’m sad” or “She’s happy”).

Language and Communication

Sentence Formation: Uses 2-3 word phrases (e.g., “want cookie,” “big truck”).

Vocabulary Growth: Expands vocabulary to 50-100 words, including names of people, objects, and common actions.

Comprehension: Follows simple two-step instructions (e.g., “Pick up the toy and put it on the shelf”).

Executive Function

Attention: Can engage in activities that require sustained attention (e.g., stacking blocks for several minutes or completing simple puzzles).

Planning and Problem-Solving: Starts to demonstrate problem-solving skills (e.g., figuring out how to open a box or retrieve an object).

Self-Regulation: Begins to regulate emotions with guidance (e.g., using calming techniques like deep breathing or cuddling a soft toy).

Mathematical Thinking

Number Recognition: Begins to identify numbers by sight (e.g., recognising the numeral “1” or “2”).

Counting: Can count aloud to 5 with guidance, though may not be accurate.

Measurement: Begins to understand basic concepts of measurement (e.g., “big” vs “small,” “long” vs “short”).

3-4 Years

Please select all milestones that have been achieved. Leave blank if still practicing or unsure.

Physical Skills - Gross Motor

Hops on one foot (3-4 years).

Catches a large ball with hands (3-4 years).

Jumps over a low obstacle (e.g., small hurdle or rope).

Walks on a line or balance beam (with some support).

Can skip with alternating feet (developing skill at 4 years).

Physical Skills - Fine Motor

Draws simple shapes (e.g., circles, squares).

Cuts along straight lines with scissors.

Pours liquids from one container to another without spilling.

Physical Skills - Self Help

Can dress and undress independently (zippers, buttons, shoes).

Uses utensils with little to no mess (e.g., cutting food with a knife and fork).

Social and Emotional Learning

Friendships: Forms friendships with peers, engaging in shared activities and conversation (e.g., invites a peer to play and communicates wants and needs).

Emotional Regulation: Uses language to express feelings and manage emotions (e.g., “I’m upset because I want to play with that toy”).

Sharing and Turn-Taking: Begins to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns, though may still require adult support.

Executive Function

Attention: Focuses on an activity for up to 10 minutes, transitioning to another task with some prompting. Begins to prioritise tasks (e.g., finishing one activity before moving on to the next).

Working Memory: Can remember and follow simple two-step instructions (e.g., "Pick up the toy and put it in the basket").

Language and Communication

Complex Sentences: Uses more complex sentences (e.g., “I want to play with the toy because it’s fun”).

Storytelling: Begins to tell simple stories and describe past events (e.g., “I went to the park and saw a dog”).

Pronouns and Grammar: Begins using pronouns (e.g., I, you, he, she) and simple grammar rules (e.g., plural forms).

Mathematical Thinking

Advanced Counting: Counts objects up to 10 with accuracy. Understands the concept of one-to-one correspondence (e.g., one object for each number counted).

Addition and Subtraction: Understands simple addition and subtraction in concrete terms (e.g., “If I give you one more, how many do you have?”).

Patterns and Sequences: Recognises and creates simple repeating patterns (e.g., red-blue-red-blue).

4-5 Years

Please select all milestones that have been achieved. Leave blank if still practicing or unsure.

Physical Skills - Gross Motor

Runs smoothly and is able to change direction quickly.

Balances on one foot for 5-10 seconds.

Skips using alternating feet and hops on both feet.

Can ride a bicycle with training wheels or a scooter.

Can jump from a height (e.g., off a step or small platform).

Physical Skills - Fine Motor

Draws recognizable pictures (e.g., a simple house or stick figure).

Begins to write some letters or numbers.

Ties shoelaces with some assistance.

Uses a fork and knife independently with minimal spillage.

Manipulates small objects like puzzle pieces or LEGO bricks with ease.

Social and Emotional

Conflict Resolution: Begins to resolve conflicts with peers using language (e.g., negotiating or apologising after a disagreement).

Understanding of Social Rules: Understands social norms such as saying “please” and “thank you,” and participating in group activities.

Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates empathy by comforting others (e.g., helping a friend who is upset, recognising when someone else needs help).

Executive Function

Planning and Organization: Can plan simple activities or tasks (e.g., deciding what to do first when playing dress-up, planning a drawing).

Flexible Thinking: Adjusts to changes in routine with minimal distress (e.g., accepts changes in planned activities or is flexible when plans are altered).

Self-Regulation: Demonstrates increasing independence in managing emotional responses (e.g., calming down after losing a game, using words to express feelings).

Language and Communication

Expanded Vocabulary: Uses a wide range of words to describe actions, feelings, and experiences (e.g., “I’m excited because I’m going to the zoo”).

Conversational Skills: Holds simple conversations, takes turns, and asks questions (e.g., “What’s your name?” or “Can we play together?”).

Conversational Skills: Uses language to express needs, desires, and thoughts clearly.

Understanding Concepts: Understands more abstract language concepts like time (e.g., “later,” “tomorrow”), comparisons (e.g., “bigger,” “smaller”), and opposites (e.g., “hot” vs “cold”).

Pronunciation and Fluency: Pronunciation improves, and speech becomes more fluent with fewer unclear sounds. Able to speak in full sentences consistently.

Mathematical Thinking

Number Concepts: Recognizes numbers up to 10 and may begin to count objects independently.

Simple Operations: Understands basic addition and subtraction with concrete objects (e.g., using blocks to demonstrate “3 plus 2”).

Spatial Awareness: Understands concepts of location (e.g., “under,” “on top,” “next to,” “behind”).

Developmental Milestones & Learning Trajectories

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