The child:

¶    Is USUALLY in a positive mood

¶    Is not EXCESSIVELY dependent on the teacher, assistant or other adults

¶    USUALLY comes to the program or setting willingly

¶    USUALLY copes with rebuffs and reverses adequately

¶    Shows the capacity to empathize

¶    Has positive relationship with one or two peers; shows capacity to really care about them, miss them if absent, etc.

¶    Displays the capacity for humor

¶    Does not seem to be acutely or chronically lonely

The child USUALLY:

¶     Approaches others positively

¶     Expresses wishes and preferences clearly; gives reasons for actions and positions

¶     Asserts own rights and needs appropriately

¶     Is not easily intimidated by bullies

¶     Expresses frustrations and anger effectively and without harming others or property

¶     Gains access to ongoing groups at play and work

¶     Enters ongoing discussion on the subject; makes relevant contributions to ongoing activities

¶     Takes turns fairly easily

¶     Shows interest in others; exchanges information with and requests information from others appropriately

¶     Negotiates and compromises with others appropriately

¶     Does not draw inappropriate attention to self

¶     Accepts and enjoys peers and adults of ethnic groups other than his or her own.

¶     Gains access to ongoing groups at play and work

¶     Interacts non-verbally with other children with smiles, waves, nods, etc.

The child is:

¶     USUALLY accepted versus neglected or rejected by other children

¶     SOMETIMES invited by other children to join them in play, friendship, and work.

This checklist is from the ERIC Digest at www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed356100.html

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