Following Instructions. Level 1

The assessment kit for cognitive development “Following Instructions. Level 1” is designed for children at the early stage of developing the ability to follow adult instructions. Play-based assessment using familiar objects helps determine whether the child understands simple one-step prompts (“give”, “take”, “put”, “show”), recognises basic prepositions (“in”, “on”, “under”), follows modelled actions, and responds appropriately to spoken language. The assessment also captures early learning behaviours, including readiness to listen to an adult, begin an action upon request, and complete a simple task. Based on the results, a specialist can identify the child’s strengths, determine areas requiring support, and provide clear recommendations for developing receptive language and instruction-following skills.

The kit is suitable for early childhood settings, toddler and preschool groups, inclusive and special education classrooms, and psychological and educational support centres. It helps establish a unified and consistent approach to assessing how children understand and follow adult instructions. With ready-to-use materials and checklists, the kit saves specialist time, makes assessment results clearer for parents, and reinforces a structured, professional approach to evaluating and developing cognitive and learning abilities.