Kindergarten Speech and Language Checklist

[Pages:1]Kindergarten Speech and Language Checklist

(To be completed by Teacher)

Appendix 2.3.5

Student: School: Teacher:

JK: SK:

D.O.B.:

Entry Date

Date Completed:

Language Comprehension

Has difficulty responding to spoken information, instructions Relies on peers or other visual cues to follow directions and routines Gives off-topic or inappropriate responses to "wh" questions Frequently asks for information to be repeated or appears puzzled Doesn't understand the meaning of everyday vocabulary e.g., watch, leaf, wheel, big, sad, inside,

under Doesn't understand a simple story; can't attend to an easy picture book Doesn't participate in classroom discussions

Language Production

Uses less than 4 or 5 words in a sentence Uses grammar that is significantly different than his/her peers e.g., "Him not go", "Her play

block", or doesn't use labels for common objects e.g., watch, leaf, wheel, etc. Can't find the right words to express his/her needs or meanings Appears to have age-appropriate vocabulary and grammar but doesn't use language to

communicate Doesn't use language for a variety of reasons: greeting, requesting, responding, commenting, turn

taking in conversation, asking questions appropriately Doesn't initiate conversation Unable to express feelings and thoughts Doesn't ask questions appropriately

Please record some examples of the student's language that would illustrate your concern:

Articulation

Is understood when only using 1 or 2 words at a time Has speech sounds that are significantly different than his/her peers. (See "Speech Sound

Development Chart" on reverse.)

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