• Represents: Imagination, artistic expression, music, and design
  • Unlocking this door: Promotes innovation and joyful expression
  • Key Activities: Painting, singing, dancing, dramatic play

This includes the child’s ability to express themselves through creative activities:

  • Art (drawing, painting, sculpting)
  • Music and rhythm
  • Dance and movement
  • Dramatic play and storytellingKey

Milestones: Role-playing, improvisation, exploring different materials, singing simple songs.

This checklist is designed to help parents and caregivers observe and support children’s holistic development at home.

☐ Engages in pretend play or role-playing
☐ Explores art materials (e.g., drawing, painting, clay)
☐ Sings familiar songs or creates their own
☐ Moves rhythmically to music or choreographs movements