Can separate from parent without extended distress

Takes turns and shares toys with other children

Uses words to express needs and feelings

Follows simple 2–3 step instructions

Can sit quietly and listen for 5–10 minutes

Shows interest in other children

Uses toilet independently (with minimal reminders)

Washes and dries hands without help

Manages own lunch box and water bottle

Can dress and undress with little assistance

Knows their own name and age

Can say their home address or parent's phone number

Recognises most letters of the alphabet

Can write or trace their own name

Holds a pencil/crayon with a 3-finger grip

Understands that text is read left to right

Can rhyme simple words (cat/bat/hat)

Enjoys being read to and asks questions about stories

Counts reliably to 10 with one-to-one correspondence

Recognises written numbers 1–10

Understands concepts: more/less, big/small, first/last

Can sort objects by colour, shape, or size

Names basic shapes: circle, square, triangle

Understands simple patterns (red-blue-red-blue)