Other areas of assessmentA child’s

Other areas of assessment
A child’s continual progress in his ability to draw, paint, move in time to music and rhythm and playing pretend demonstrate growth in the creative arts. Self concept, self control, cooperation, friendship, family and community are assessed to determine the level of social and emotional development. A child who demonstrates a growing capacity for independence, understands how his actions affect others, learns to play well with others and develops friendships are indicators of age appropriate social development. The level of initiative, curiosity, persistence, reasoning and problem solving indicate a child’s approach to learning. Observing a child perform activities such as using scissors, string beads, put a puzzle together, climb, catch, balance and throw help in assessing his motor skills.