Resource for parents of 3-5 Years Olds

Kindergarten Readiness starts at birth

We're here to help you along the way.

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This is a sample of age-appropriate milestones. If you have any concerns or are interested in a full developmental screening, connect with your local Kindergarten Readiness Community Collaborative or call 2-1-1.

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Quick Milestone Checklist

Communication

By Age 3: Follow two step directions

By Age 4: Tell you a two word description for an object

By Age 5: Retell a story

Gross Motor

By Age 3: Walk up and down stairs, one foot at a time

By Age 4: Throw a ball overhand in the direction of a person standing six feet away

By Age 5: Catch and bounce a ball

Fine Motor

By Age 3: Draw a circle like yours after watching you draw a circle

By Age 4: Mimic shapes you draw

By Age 5: Able to use buttons, zippers, buckles and laces

Problem Solving

By Age 3: When you point to an item like a dog in a book and ask your child "What is this?" And they answer correctly

By Age 4: Without you pointing, they can "Put the toy UNDER the chair, ABOVE your head, BETWEEN your knees

By Age 5: Sort objects into groups by traits such as color, size, shape or type

Personal-Social

By Age 3: When looking in a mirror and you ask "Who is in the mirror?" They respond "Me", or their name

By Age 4: Wash their hands using soap and water, then dry them with towel without help

By Age 5: Follow a routine and takes care of own needs when preparing for bed

What Are Community Collaboratives?

We all know it takes a village to raise a child.

Think of your local Kindergarten Readiness Community Collaborative as your main street.

We are made up of child care centers, health experts, and your local school district to ensure that both you and your child have access to the resources you need as you embark on the road to kindergarten.

Towards a brighter future for all children

Quick Milestone Checklist • Ages 3 to 5 years