Emotional Goals

• Displays a sense of security
• Exhibits self-confidence
• Has a positive attitude
• Shows a desire to learn
• Is willing to try something new

Behavioral Goals

• Listens attentively
• Follows directions
• Focuses on task at hand
• Is not disruptive
• Exhibits self-control
• Uses toys and materials appropriately

Social Goals

• Plays cooperatively
• Helps others
• Interacts positively with peers
• Interacts positively with adults
• Stands up for own rights
• Resolves conflicts peacefully
• Exhibits good manners; courteous

Self-Help Goals

• Puts on wrap without assistance
• Puts on shoes without assistance
• Takes care of own toileting needs
• Cleans up after self at snack, lunch
• Tries to solve problems independently
• Participates in classroom clean-up

Language Goals

• Speaks clearly
• Has age-appropriate vocabulary
• Uses personal pronouns correctly
• Expresses needs and ideas verbally
• Recites jingles and rhymes
• Tells event or story in sequence
• Follows 3-step verbal directions

Cognitive Goals

• Demonstrates knowledge of colors
• Demonstrates knowledge of shapes
• Demonstrates knowledge of numbers
• Demonstrates knowledge of letters
• Can work a 10-piece puzzle
• Recognizes own name (written)

Physical Goals (Large Muscle)

• Is well coordinated
• Displays good balance
• Exhibits skill on playground equipment (climber, swing, slide, etc.)
• Pedals tricycle
• Builds with blocks
• Throws/catches ball

Physical Goals (Small Muscle)

• Pours milk/juice into cup
• Can cut with scissors
• Can manipulate fasteners
• Unties a bow and/or loose knot
• Draws a recognizable person
• Writes own name