1. Physical health and well-being
- fine and gross motor development
- levels of energy
- daily preparedness for school (tired, late, hungry)
- washroom independence
- established handedness
2. Social competence
- co-operation and respect for others (children and adults)
- ability to work within the school environment
- socially appropriate behaviour during school activities
- self-control, self-confidence
3. Emotional maturity
- pro-social behaviour: helping, tolerance, empathy
- aggressive behaviour
- anxiety, hyperactivity, inattention, impulsiveness
- informal, peer-to-peer interaction
4. Language and cognitive development
- interest in books, reading, language-related activities (rhyming, group reading)
- literacy: ability to recognize letters, read and write simple words
- interest in simple math-related activities
- numeracy: ability to recognize and compare numbers, count, sort, etc.
5. Communication skills and general knowledge
- ability to clearly communicate one’s own needs and understand others in English
- clear articulation
- active participation in storytelling (not necessarily with good grammar and syntax)
- interest in and general knowledge about the world