5 Year Online Milestone Checklist

Follows rules or takes turns when playing games with other children *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Sings, dances, or acts for you *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Does simple chores at home, like matching socks or clearing the table after eating *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Language/Communication

Tells a story she heard or made up with at least two events. For example, a cat was stuck in a tree and a firefighter saved it *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Answers simple questions about a book or story after you read or tell it to him *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Keeps a conversation going with more than three back-and-forth exchanges *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Uses or recognizes simple rhymes (bat-cat, ball-tall) *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

Counts to 10 *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Names some numbers between 1 and 5 when you point to them *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Uses words about time, like “yesterday,” “tomorrow,” “morning,” or “night” *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Pays attention for 5 to 10 minutes during activities. For example, during story time or making arts and crafts (screen time does not count) *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Writes some letters in her name *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Names some letters when you point to them *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Movement/Physical Development

Buttons some buttons *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Hops on one foot *
Yes
Not Sure
Not Yet

Selected “not sure”? Watch for these milestones over the next week or two. Try some things with your child that gives him/her the chance to show the milestone. If you’re still not seeing the milestone, see the steps below.

Selected “not yet” or have other concerns or questions about your child’s development? Talk with your child’s doctor, teacher and/or another trusted provider. Share the checklist and any questions or concerns you might have. Ask about developmental screening. It’s recommended for all children. If you, the doctor, teacher, or other provider is still concerned after screening, ask to be connected with (1) a specialist who can learn more about your child AND (2) with services and other supports that may help. Visit www.cdc.gov/Concerned for more information.

To receive a copy of your child’s completed milestone checklist, enter your email address in the box below. *
– Share the checklist with your child’s healthcare provider, early educator, WIC Clinic, or other care providers by FORWARDING the email you receive.

– Be sure to add your child’s name and birthdate (if needed) when forwarding the checklist so your provider can identify it as your child’s.