Developmental

Milestone Rubric
Pre-Kindergarten-Five Year Olds

Name of Observer:
Teacher Name:


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Class and Grade Observed:
Date of Observation:


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Physical Development

Developmental
Observed
Not
Not
Comments
Milestone
Observed Applicable
Tend to focus visually on




far away objects

Often clumsy-Collisions



and spills are common
Active in physical




activity-running,
jumping, climbing, and
dancing
Ability to sit still for




periods of time

Demonstrates balancing



skills

Demonstrates gross



motor manipulative
skills


Cognitive Development

Not
Developmental
Observed
Not
Milestone
Observed Applicable
Has short attention




spans; moves quickly
from one thing to the
next
Learns best by moving



large muscles

Comments

Needs to play and

explore; love dress-up
and drama


Enjoys activities that


use music, rhythm,
repeating patterns, and
other simple learning
strategies
Reflect upon self and


attributes.



Can remember events


from weeks, months, or
years earlier





Language and Literacy Development

Developmental
Observed
Not
Milestone
Observed
Very talkative; enjoys


experimenting with
language

Comprehends language



Follows directions




Has mastered some


basic rules of grammar

Speaks in sentences of


5-6 words

Comments

Not
Applicable


Self-Concept, Identity, and Motivation
Developmental
Milestone
Displays confidence,
curiosity, initiative, and
independence
Explores, asks
questions, and is eager
to try new things
Shows pride in work

Tolerates stress and
frustration


Is comfortable with
transitions


Sets goals
independently


Is able to adjust to
changes

Observed

Not
Not
Observed Applicable

Peer Relations and Moral Development

Developmental Observed Not Observed
Milestone



Understands
others feelings
Is socially aware
of what is
happening in a
situation
Accurately

Comments

Not
Comments
Applicable

interprets with
peers are trying
to do

Refrains from

over-impulsive
responding

Generates many
solutions to
interpersonal
problems

Is aware of the
effects of
his/her
behavior on
others
Generates goodquality
solutions to
interpersonal
problems

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