Assessment of Body Awareness for Preschoolers
Name:
Age:
Date:
Instructions:
This assessment is designed to evaluate a preschooler's awareness of their body parts and their ability to identify and describe them.
Assessment Tasks:
1. Body Part Identification (Verbal)
- Ask the child to point to and name the following body parts: head, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, toes, stomach, back.
2. Body Part Identification (Physical)
- Have the child touch and identify the following body parts while looking in a mirror: elbow, knee, wrist, ankle.
3. Body Part Functions
- Ask the child what each of the following body parts is used for: eyes, ears, mouth, arms, legs, feet.
4. Body Part Movement
- Ask the child to demonstrate the following movements: jump, skip, run, bend, reach.
5. Body Size and Shape
- Ask the child to compare their body size to other objects in the room.
- Have the child draw a self-portrait to demonstrate their understanding of their body shape.
6. Body Awareness in Space
- Ask the child to follow directions using spatial terms: up, down, left, right, forward, backward.
- Have the child play a game involving body movements and coordination, such as "Simon Says."
Assessment Criteria:
- Excellent: Child can accurately identify and name all body parts, demonstrate their functions, and demonstrate good body awareness in space.
- Good: Child can accurately identify and name most body parts, demonstrate their functions, and has some body awareness in space.
- Fair: Child can identify and name some body parts, demonstrate limited understanding of their functions, and has limited body awareness in space.
- Needs Improvement: Child has difficulty identifying and naming body parts, demonstrates limited understanding of their functions, and has poor body awareness in space.
Additional Notes:
- Observe the child's attention, listening skills, and participation throughout the assessment.
- Allow the child to ask questions and express their thoughts.
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement to boost the child's self-esteem.