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Age range: Preschool (3-4)
Updated: October 2026

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Preschool Baseline Assessment Activity Pack (Ages 3–4) Build a meaningful picture of every child's starting point with this practical collection of play-based assessment activities, carefully designed for children aged 3–4 years. Each activity provides opportunities for children to demonstrate what they know and can do through age-appropriate experiences, helping you gather valuable information during the first few weeks in your preschool, nursery or pre-school setting. Each activity includes clear guidance on: What to ask the child What to observe The key skills to look for Space to record observations and next steps Rather than relying on formal assessments, these child-friendly activities encourage children to learn through play, conversation and practical experiences. They support practitioners in making informed professional judgements whilst building positive relationships with children. Activities included: Pencil Grip Colour Recognition Counting Objects (to 5) Cutting Skills Fine Motor Challenges Story Time Conversation Through Play Self Care & Independence Pattern & Shape Perfect for use during the first few weeks in a preschool, nursery or pre-school setting, these printable assessment sheets can be used alongside your everyday observations to identify children's strengths, emerging skills and next steps. Ideal for: Preschool practitioners Nursery practitioners Early Years educators Childminders Baseline assessment Evidence gathering Professional judgement Planning next steps Parent discussions Early identification of additional needs What's included: 9 printable assessment activity sheets Child-friendly assessment activities Teacher prompts for every activity Observation focus points Space for notes and next steps Simple, professional layouts that are easy to print and use in any early years setting © 2026 EYFS with Mrs S. All rights reserved.

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What's included.

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What to ask the child
2
What to observe
3
The key skills to look for
4
Space to record observations and next steps
5
Pencil Grip
6
Colour Recognition
7
Counting Objects (to 5)
8
Cutting Skills
9
Fine Motor Challenges
10
Story Time
11
Conversation Through Play
12
Self Care & Independence
13
Pattern & Shape
14
Preschool practitioners
15
Nursery practitioners
16
Early Years educators
17
Childminders
18
Baseline assessment
19
Evidence gathering
20
Professional judgement
21
Planning next steps
22
Parent discussions
23
Early identification of additional needs
24
9 printable assessment activity sheets
25
Child-friendly assessment activities
26
Teacher prompts for every activity
27
Observation focus points
28
Space for notes and next steps
29
Simple, professional layouts that are easy to print and use in any early years setting

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What's included.

What to ask the child

What to observe

The key skills to look for

Space to record observations and next steps

Pencil Grip

Colour Recognition

Counting Objects (to 5)

Cutting Skills

Fine Motor Challenges

Story Time

Conversation Through Play

Self Care & Independence

Pattern & Shape

Preschool practitioners

Nursery practitioners

Early Years educators

Childminders

Baseline assessment

Evidence gathering

Professional judgement

Planning next steps

Parent discussions

Early identification of additional needs

9 printable assessment activity sheets

Child-friendly assessment activities

Teacher prompts for every activity

Observation focus points

Space for notes and next steps

Simple, professional layouts that are easy to print and use in any early years setting

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