Kindness and Safe Play Observation Checklist for Ages 2–4

This six-page printable observation checklist helps teachers document social learning and safe play for children ages 2–4. Check off observable behaviors such as taking turns, using gentle hands, inviting a peer to play, communicating needs, and seeking adult support, then record the context and follow-up. Its strengths-based prompts encourage objective notes about what happened rather than labels about a child. Use it during or soon after play to guide reflection and plan supportive responses.