Milestoneunknown· 3y–3.5y

Shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so)

Shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so)

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

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This milestone3y–3.5yStanford SHQ0mo–6y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so)

  • Shows no attempt to shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so)
  • No observable behavior matching this milestone
Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so)

  • Occasionally or inconsistently shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so)
  • Requires significant support or prompting
Developing

Frequently shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so) with some support

  • Frequently shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so) with some support
  • Shows the behavior in familiar contexts
Secure

Consistently shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so) across contexts

  • Consistently shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so) across contexts
  • Performs independently without prompting
Reflexive

Readily shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so) and extends the behavior

  • Readily shows understanding of the difference between "on", "over" and "under" (for example, places an object "under" the table when asked to do so) and extends the behavior
  • Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

physical2.2y–3.3y

What and Why?

Parent probes receptive vocabulary and comprehension: identifying colors, shapes, object functions, action pictures, comparative adjectives, categories, and responses to logical questions. Covers nineteen language comprehension and conceptual milestones at 28-38mo.

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Standardised assessment view

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