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Age 1-2 Age Level Targets

Language and Literacy

1 Seeing Clearly
My eyes smoothly follow an object tracing an “H” and cross (+) in the air. I focus near, then far.
2 Naming Letter Shapes
I see my first initial displayed around my home.
3 Matching Letter Shapes
I match 2 shapes: lines and curves.
4 Recognizing Sight Words
I point to familiar objects, if you ask me.
5 Singing, Chanting, Rhyming
I sing parts of ABC and number songs with others. I frequently hear nursery rhymes.
6 Saying Letter Sounds
I easily repeat vowel sounds.
7 Saying Sounds in Words
I can say the last word in familiar rhymes, with assistance.
8 Comprehending Books
I hear and see books read to me for 20 minutes a day. I can answer “Where is…” questions by pointing.
9 Knowing Print Concepts
I point to 3 parts of a book: the book, page, picture. I help turn pages.
10 Hearing Spoken Words
I hear my parents speak to me abut 30 times an hour.
11 Developing Verbal Skills
I say 1-2 word sentences. I learn 2-4 words a day (16 months). I imitate some animal sounds.
12 Printing First Name
I make lines and scribbles purposefully on paper.

Math and Reasoning

13 Counting
I hear my parents count objects (e.g. 1-2-3 crackers). They use numbers in everyday routines (e.g. 2 shoes, 3 stairs).
14 Matching Number Shapes
I match number shapes from 1 to 3.
15 Copying and Tracing
I scribble up/down (14 mo.), then in circles (24 mo.).
16 Geometric Shapes
I play with shape toys, although I seldom match correctly.
17 Naming Colors
I hear the names of colors. I can point to 3 colors: red, blue, yellow.
18 Sorting Items
I sometimes sort objects by color or size.
19 Adding - Subtracting
I understand more and none (all gone).
20 Making Patterns
I recognize simple sequence words like “before” and “after.” I arrange objects in lines.
21 Spatial Relationships
I understand simple position words, such as up, down, over, under.

Social and Emotional

22 Relating to Others
I feel loved and safe because my parents respond promptly to my needs. They smile and cuddle me.
23 Increasing Attention Span
I can pay attention to what others are looking at or pointing to.
24 Following Directions
I am beginning to obey one-step directions (e.g. “Please get your coat.”).
25 Taking Responsibility
I often cooperate during daily routines. I like to help.
26 Developing Emotional Well-being
I show a range of emotions with my face, words, gestures. I am beginning to control impulses.
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