Developmental Domain Sort
Cognitive
Social-Emotional
Physical
Developing friendships and preferring to play with certain peers.
Engaging in pretend play that shows imagination
Taking turns and sharing toys during group play.
Throwing and catching a large ball
Beginning to dress and undress independently (e.g., zipping jackets, buttoning shirts).
Showing empathy—comforting a friend who is sad or hurt.
Understanding cause and effect
Beginning to cooperate in group activities and follow simple rules
Holding a crayon or pencil using a pincer grasp
Remembering and retelling simple stories or daily routines
Sorting objects by color, size, or shape
Running, jumping, and climbing
Counting small groups of items (e.g., up to 10).
Using scissors to cut along a straight line
Expressing feelings using words instead of tantrums (“I’m mad!”
Solving simple puzzles or matching games independently.
Showing pride in accomplishments (“Look what I made!”).
Balancing on one foot for a few seconds during play or games
CLDDV 101: Dev Domain Matching
Yumi Lee
Created on October 14, 2025
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Developmental Domain Sort
Cognitive
Social-Emotional
Physical
Developing friendships and preferring to play with certain peers.
Engaging in pretend play that shows imagination
Taking turns and sharing toys during group play.
Throwing and catching a large ball
Beginning to dress and undress independently (e.g., zipping jackets, buttoning shirts).
Showing empathy—comforting a friend who is sad or hurt.
Understanding cause and effect
Beginning to cooperate in group activities and follow simple rules
Holding a crayon or pencil using a pincer grasp
Remembering and retelling simple stories or daily routines
Sorting objects by color, size, or shape
Running, jumping, and climbing
Counting small groups of items (e.g., up to 10).
Using scissors to cut along a straight line
Expressing feelings using words instead of tantrums (“I’m mad!”
Solving simple puzzles or matching games independently.
Showing pride in accomplishments (“Look what I made!”).
Balancing on one foot for a few seconds during play or games