1. Check for understanding of basic instructions:
A 3 year old should be able to understand and follow basic instructions such as “get your shoes on”, “put your toys away”, and “come here”.
2. Understand and respond to simple questions:
A 3 year old should be able to understand and respond to simple questions such as “where is your shoe?”, “what color is your shirt?”, and “who is that?”.
3. Follow one-step commands:
A 3 year old should be able to follow one-step commands such as “bring me your toy car”, “show me the red block”, and “put your hand up”.
4. Identify common objects and pictures:
A 3 year old should be able to identify common objects and pictures such as a cat, a dog, a ball, and a tree.
5. Name common objects and colors:
A 3 year old should be able to name common objects and colors such as a blue block, a pink shirt, and a green car.
6. Produce accurate words and phrases for needs:
A 3 year old should be able to produce accurate words and phrases for their needs such as saying “I need a drink of water” or “I want my mommy”.
7. Use correct pronouns:
A 3 year old should use correct pronouns such as saying “I am three years old” or “you are very pretty”.
8. Answer who and what questions about a story or picture:
A 3 year old should be able to answer questions about a story or picture such as “who is that?” or “who is the mommy in the picture?” They should also be able to answer questions about a story or picture such as “what does the cat look like?” or “what color is the ball?”.
9. Retell familiar stories with some details remembered:
A 3 year old should be able to retell familiar stories with some details remembered such as “Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a castle” or “The three little pigs built houses out of straw, sticks, and bricks”.
10. Say the alphabet:
A 3 year old should be able to say the alphabet including all letters and their correct order. Letters should be pronounced correctly and not confused with other letters such as “B” and “D”.