Measures Reflected by the Evidence: Toddler Mealtime

Domain	Measure definition	Why this video clip might be evidence
LLD Measure 3 Communication and Use of Language (expressive)	Child’s communication develops from nonverbal communication to using language with increasingly complex words and sentences View the DRDP measure LLD 3 and read the descriptor and examples for Exploring Earlier.	This video could be evidence for the Exploring Earlier level. Marcos uses the single word, “more,” to ask for more milk.
SED Measure 2 Social and Emotional Understanding	Child shows developing understanding of people’s behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and individual characteristics View the DRDP measure SED 2 and read the descriptor and examples for Responding Later.	This video could be evidence for the Responding Later level. Marcos “shows awareness of what to expect from familiar people” when he looks to his teacher for assistance in pouring his milk and moving the pitcher farther away.
PD-HLTH 4 Fine Motor Manipulative Skills	Child demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination, and efficiency when using muscles of the hand for play and functional tasks View the DRDP measure PD-HLTH 4 and read the descriptor and examples for Exploring Later.	This video could be evidence for the Exploring Later level. Marcos lifts his milk glass to his mouth with both hands.