PERCEPTION:

Colour observation:

1.  Is able to find 'n block of the same colour provided among 3 - 4 other colours.

2.  Names at least 1 colour.

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Body awareness:

1.  Identifies all the parts of the face as well as 6 - 8 other large body parts e.g. head, body, arms, legs, hands, etc.

2.  Begins to indicate smaller body parts e.g. fingers & toes.

3.  Distinguishes between boys and girls.

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Foreground-background discrimination:

1.  Focuses on specific items for short periods.

2.  Identifies familiar objects.

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Shape perception:

1.  On request identifies a square, triangle, and circle.

2.  Fits square, rectangle, triangle and circle in a shape puzzle.

3.  Calls a circle a ball and a square a block.

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Visual discrimination:

1.  Fits 6 - 8 familiar objects on request.

2.  Identifies familiar pictures in a book.

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Visual analysis, synthesis and visual closure:

1.  Can build a 3 - 10 piece puzzle.

2.  Can build a house from a square and a triangle.

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LOGIC:

1.  Is able to draw own conclusions and discuss these.

2.  Understands the relation between questions and answer.

3.  Groups items based on similarities e.g. colour, shape, etc.

4.  Can solve problems.

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MEMORY:

Visual memory:

1.  Remembers and recalls 3 objects.

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Visual sequence:

1.  Remembers 2 - 3 familiar objects in a specific sequence.

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Visual pattern sequence:

1.  Recognises and repeats a pattern with 2 objects.

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Sequence of events:

1.  Responds to 2 - 3 short simple instructions e.g. "Find Mommy's shoes, in the  bedroom, under the chair".

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MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT:

1.  Counts to 5.

2.  Counts 2 objects.

3.  Points to the biggest, longest, smallest of 2 objects.

4.  Distinguishes between thick and thin.

5.  Indicates age by using his fingers.

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CREATIVITY:

1.  Enjoys colouring simple pictures.

2.  Uses few or only one colour.

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CONCEPTUALISING:

Language skill:

1.  Uses all the consonants and vowels - if not, this is grounds for concern.  May still have difficulty in pronouncing

     the "r" sound.

2.  Tends to ask many questions.

3. Can use functional sentences like: "I am hungry".

4.  Can use plurals e.g. "One house, two houses".

5.  Can make a negative statement e.g. "I don't want to".

6.  Can describe simple actions e.g. "The baby is eating".

7.  Understands opposites e.g. "hot - cold".

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SPATIAL ORIENTATION:

Eye-hand coordination:

1.  Keeps shoulder still while using mostly the elbow and the rest of the arm when manipulating the mouse.

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Spatial relations:

1.  Understands instructions like: "Stand on the chair".

2.   Begins to understand the concepts "far away and close by".

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Laterality:

1.  Sometimes still changes hands when using the mouse.

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EMOTIONAL:

Evaluation of emotional skills and task orientation to a greater or lesser extent applicable to each age group.

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Enthusiasm:

1.  Unable to wait turn to attend class.

2.  Positive attitude regarding learning situation.

3.  Eager to learn.

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State of mind:

1.  Cheerful.

2.  Spontaneous.

3.  Excited.

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Daring attitude:

1.  Confident.

2.  Able tot work independently.

3.  Prepared to take on and complete unknown tasks.

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TASK:

Concentration:

1.  Concentrates irrespective of external factors.

2.  Can concentrate for entire duration of lesson.

3.  Observes well and follows instructions.

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Completion of tasks:

1.  Completes task irrespective of difficulty.

2.  Works methodically and systematically.

3.  Maintains good working tempo.

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Independent work:

1.  Carries out instructions without continual assistance.

2.  Thinks about matters and makes decision.

3.  Can think creatively.

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Perseverance:

1.  Determined.

2.  Displays courage.

3.  Perseveres in spite of difficult work.

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COMPUTER:

Handling:

1.  Mouse.

2.  Keyboard.

3.  Equipment.

4.  Tablet.

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Meaning and naming of:

1.  Screen.

2.  Keyboard.

3.  Mouse.

4.  Enter.

5.  Space bar

6.  Direction keys.

7.  "Drag"

8. " JustClick"

9.  Laptop.

10. Tablet.