The Mom I Want to Be

Good Health and Physical Well-Being

 My child:

___      Eats a balanced diet

___      Gets plenty of rest

___      Receives regular medical and dental care

___      Has had all the necessary immunizations

___      Runs, jumps, plays outdoors and does other activities that help develop his large muscles and provide exercise

___      Works puzzles, scribbles, colors, paints and does other activities that help develop her small muscles

 

Social and Emotional Preparation

 My child:

___      Is learning to explore and try new things

___      Is learning to work well alone and to do many tasks for himself

___      Has many opportunities to be with other children and is learning to cooperate with them

___      Is curious and is motivated to learn

___      Is learning to finish tasks

___      Is learning to use self-control

___      Can follow simple instructions

___      Helps with family chores

 

Language and General Knowledge

 My child:

___      Has many opportunities to talk and listen

___      Is read to every day

___      Has access to books and other reading materials

___      Is learning about print and books

___      Has his television viewing monitored by an adult

___      Is encouraged to ask questions

___      Is encouraged to solve problems

___      Has opportunities to notice similarities and differences

___      Is encouraged to sort and classify things

___      Is learning to write her name

___      Is learning to count and plays counting games

___      Is learning to identify and name shapes and colors

___      Has opportunities to draw, listen to and make music and to dance

___      Has opportunities to get first-hand experiences to do things in the world—to see and touch objects, hear new sounds, smell and taste foods and watch things move