SEAM Main Form Preschool.pdf

Social-Emotional Preschool Assessment

for developmental range 36–66 months

Evaluation Measure

RESEARCH EDITION

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INSTRUCTIONS

Please read each SEAM item and think about your child’s behavior before selecting an answer. You may need to observe your child before selecting a response to the item. Each item is accompanied by several examples to give you ideas about how the behavior might look. These behaviors may be displayed in different ways depending on your child’s age, the developmental stage of your child, and the expectations of your culture and family. The way in which your child displays these behaviors may or may not be illustrated by the examples. It is not expected that all children will exhibit every behavior. The four scoring options include very true, somewhat true, rarely true, and not true. For example, when indicating whether your child shares and takes turns with other children, check the box under

In addition, each item has a circle that you can check to indicate if an item is a concern. Each item also has a triangle that you can check if you would like this item to become a focus area for your child.

SAMPLE

Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM™), Research Edition, by Jane Squires, Diane Bricker, Misti Waddell, Kristin Funk, Jantina Clifford, and Robert Hoselton. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved.

Preschool Social-Emotional

C-1.0 PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILD DEMONSTRATES HEALTH
1.1 Child shows affection toward you and other familiar adults and children.
Some examples might beSmiles at other childrenCalls friends by nameHugs you and favorite friendsMakes plans to sit by you or favorite friends at lunch
1.2 Child talks and plays with you and other familiar adults and children.
Some examples might beUses phrases or sentences to talk to othersPlays ball or other games with youNames a friend with whom she likes to playPlays favorite games with other children or adultsEngages in back-and-forth conversations with you and other familiar adults
1.3 Child uses words to let you know if he needs help, attention or comfort.
Some examples might beAsks for help to find a lost toyFinds you when hurt and asks for a Band-Aid or hugTalks about recent experiences(e.g.,“At Granny's,I fell off my bike and hurt my foot”)Can resolve some conflicts with words(e.g.,“It's my turn with the fire hat”)
1.4 Child plays with other children.
Some examples might bePlays in sandbox near other childrenPlays imaginatively with peers for short timesPlays dress up with other children, sharing clothingPlays pretend games such as kitty-cat, firefighters, or housePlays imaginary games with peers that do not depend on objects(e.g., superheroes)

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1.5 Child shares and takes turns with other children.
Some examples might beTakes turns on swing with reminders from youShares toys, such as rolling pins and shape cutters when playing with playdoughTakes turns in simple games(e.g., tag)Offers paints or crayons to a friend when drawingTakes turns when playing board games,such as Chutes and Ladders, and playing other games such as Red Rover
C-2.0 PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILD EXPRESSES A RANGE
2.1 Child smiles and laughs.
Some examples might beLaughs when another child makes a funny faceSmiles when you come to pick her up from child dSmiles and laughs when playing with peersLaughs at fun books during group time
2.2 Child expresses a range of emotions using a variety of strands.
Some examples might beLaughs, cries, shouts in excitement, shows anger physically(e.g., crossing arms, stomping feet)Expresses many feelings(e.g., happy, sad, mad, tired)Says,“I'm mad at you,” or “I'm scared”
2.3 Child describes emotions of others.
Some examples might beSays,“He is sad” when another child criesIdentifies others emotions(e.g., says, "You’re tired when teacher yawns)"Describes others emotions and reason for the emotion(e.g., "Teacher, you are sad because the kids are noisy and not listening")
2.4 Child identifies own emotions.
Some examples might beSays he is mad or upset when angryTells you he is happy when given a toy he wantsIdentifies feelings and why he has them(e.g., "I am mad because I never get to be teacher's helper) Identifies some subtle feelings(e.g., frustration, disappointment, surprise)

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C-3.0 PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILD REGULATES SOCIAL-EMOTION
3.1 Child can calm self after periods of exciting activity.
Some examples might beCalms down after a game of chase within 10 minutes, with some guidance from youStops laughing after a funny event is overMakes the transition from outside to inside activities
3.2 Child responds to peer's or caregiver's soothing when upset.
Some examples might beQuiets when physically comforted by you or a peerQuiets in response to your comforting(e.g.,“Sarah you will have a turn next”)Stops fretting when you explain why she needs to come inside
3.3 Child can calm self when upset within 5 minutes.
Some examples might beStops fussing after a minor fall within a few minutesFinds another activity after conflict with peer
3.4 Child remains calm in disappointing situations.
Some examples might beFinds another game or toy when you remove a favorite toy, with some guidance from youSays it is okay when he did not win a prize

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C-4.0 PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILD SHOWS EMPATHY FOR OTHERS
4.1 Child responds appropriately to others' emotional responses.
Some examples might beLaughs when group of children are enjoying a gameGives a toy back when another child shows distressAsks why a friend or caregiver is feeling sad or angryShows understanding that people have mixed emotions, may comment about peer(e.g.,“She is sad and mad”)
4.2 Child tries to comfort others when they are upset.
Some examples might beComforts another child who is crying by offering a toy or reassuring words(e.g.,“Are you okay?”)Asks why adult is sad and listens to responseExpresses understanding of others' feelings(e.g.,“It is sad that he doesn't have a bike”)

Preschool Social-Emotional Assessment

5.1 Child focuses on or joins activities.
Some examples might beLooks at a picture pointed out by another childHelps you with household tasks, helps to feed the dog, wipes the tableJoins peers who are engaged in an activity (e.g., feeding baby dolls, making roads in a sandbox)
5.2 Child greets adults and peers.
Some examples might beSays, “Hi” to friend, says, “Bye” when leaving preschoolUses friends' and teachers' names
5.3 Child cooperates in play or when completing a task.
Some examples might beHelps another child stack blocks to build a tall towerEngages in dramatic play(e.g.,“You be the dad, I will be the baby”)Can switch roles when playing(e.g.,“Now I am the bus driver, and you are the kid”)
5.4 Child participates appropriately in group activities.
Some examples might beParticipates in group singingHelps with cooking project by taking turns with other children pouring ingredients and stirringRaises hand to ask questions when a story is being read

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6.2 Child can leave you without distress.
Some examples might beLeaves you on park bench to play with friends in the playgroundTells you "Bye" and does not cry when left at family child care
6.3 Child tries new task before seeking help.
Some examples might beTries to complete puzzle before seeking helpTries to open jar before asking for assistanceTries independently spreading peanut butter on toast or muffin
6.4 Child stays with or returns to challenging activities.
Some examples might beAsks to skate again after fallingHelps clean up until all objects are put awayBuilds a block tower again after it falls overCleans up toys by self until all objects are put away

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7.1 Child shows off work, takes pride in accomplishments.
Some examples might beShows you a completed drawingSays, "Look at me," when paintingTells other adults, "Watch me run fast"Describes what she has done (e.g., "Mom, I cut this out, taped it, and put glitter on it. Isn't it beautiful?")
7.2 Child makes positive statements about self.
Some examples might beTells you, "I can do it myself"Describes performance, "I made a huge dinosaur"Describes work, "My tower is taller than Fernando"Describes traits, "I'm good at cutting"Says, "I'm smart"
7.3 Child knows personal information.
Some examples might beGives first name, age, and gender when askedTells you his first and last name and siblings' first namesKnows identifying information (e.g., phone number, address, birthday)

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8.1 Child regulates her activity level to match setting.
Some examples might bePlays with peers in sandbox with safety remindersSits safely in the bath while bathing, with your supervisionJumps and runs outsideParticipates in small and large group with help from you or other adult, sits and listens to story with group, dances with friends to musicEntertains self, such as taking book to reading co to look at picturesPlays safely outside with peers or at parks, with your supervision
8.2 Child participates in early literacy activities.
Some examples might beHolds book correctly and turns pagesRecognizes a few letters of the alphabetCopies and prints some letters and shapesRecognizes many letters of the alphabet, printed name, and some wordsWrites first name and many letters
8.3 Child stays with motor activity for 10 minutes or longer.
Some examples might beRides tricycle for 10 minutesPlays games such as Simon Says for 10 minutes
8.4 Child moves from one activity to another without problem.
Some examples might beShifts from group time to free play activities, with adult prompt and without problemsMoves from bath to bed with adult prompt

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10.1 Child asks for help when needed.
Some examples might beAsks you for help when hungry or thirstyFinds you when needing help with problems (e.g. opening outside door)Gets cup of water when thirstyProblem-solves with peer to decide rules of a game or roles in imaginary play (e.g. playing house or grocery store)
10.2 Child manages changes in settings and conditions.
Some examples might beAccepts changes in familiar routine(e.g., field trip school, father picking him up instead of mother)Adjusts to sleeping in a new placeEats without problem in a restaurant
10.3 Child keeps herself safe in potentially dangerous conditions.
Some examples might beWaits for you or other adult before crossing a streetClimbs a jungle gym safelyFollows rules when in public(e.g., stopping at crosswalks, not going away with strangers)
10.4 Child feeds self and eats a variety of foods without a problem.
Some examples might beEats most foods that are offeredEats small bites of new foodsEats with utensils and can pour juice from a pitcher jugPrepares food(e.g., opens bag of fruit snacks, uses knife to spread peanut butter on crackers)
10.5 Child dresses self.
Some examples might beUndresses independently(no buttons or snaps)Dresses independentlyManipulates buttons, zippers, and shoes
10.6 Child uses the toilet appropriately.
Some examples might beIndicates need and seeks bathroom when necessaryUses toilet with little help from caregiver and reminds at nightTakes care of toileting needs independently
10.7 Child goes to bed and falls asleep without a problem.
Some examples might beGoes to bed when prompted by you, without cryingFollows naptime or sleeping routine at home, child care, or preschoolFalls asleep shortly after going to bed