Arranges items in groups according to size, shape, or color
Groups items that are the same
Uses words like bigger, smaller, or heaviest to show comparison
Correctly counts four to ten objects
Has many books of their own and a special place to keep them
Recognizes their first name in print
Looks at books and pictures on their own
Tries to read in everyday situations (street signs, cereal boxes, etc.)
Tries to read along on favorite parts of a story or sentences that are repeated over and over again
Tries to write, scribble or draw
Asks a parent to write words or notes to people
Attempts to write their first name
Attempts to write their last name