Childhood Map

Discover the amazing things 5-year-olds are learning — from climbing and jumping to friendships, feelings, and first words on a page. Each skill comes with fun activities you can try together.

Physical & Motor 8 › Sensory 8 › Executive 7 › Cognitive 6 › Language 5 › Communication 5 › Emotional 5 › Social 6 › Self-Care 7 › Literacy 4 › Math 5 › Creative & Artistic 5 › World & Science 5 ›
by Robert Pankowecki
Sensory Integration

The neurological process of organizing sensory input from the body and environment to produce appropriate motor, behavioral, and emotional responses.

Sources (4)
  • Ayres Sensory Integration Framework
  • Montessori (Sensorial Area)
  • Waldorf/Steiner (Nature & Senses)
  • OT Practice Framework (OTPF-4)
8 Subdomains
Vestibular Processing › Proprioceptive Processing › Tactile Processing › Visual Processing › Auditory Processing › Interoception › Sensory Modulation › Praxis & Motor Planning7 ›
Proprioceptive Processing

Awareness of body position and force through muscles and joints, enabling graded movements and body scheme.

Examples & Achievements

  • Applies appropriate pressure when writing or drawing (not too hard/light)
  • Handles objects gently (e.g., petting an animal, holding a baby)
  • Navigates around furniture without bumping into things
  • Enjoys "heavy work" activities (pushing, pulling, carrying)

How to Measure

  • Draws with appropriate pencil pressure (consistent line weight)
  • Carries a cup of water across a room without spilling
  • Sensory Profile 2 - Body Position section
Sources (2)
  • Ayres SI
  • OT Practice Framework

Childhood Map › Sensory Integration

Proprioceptive Processing

Awareness of body position and force through muscles and joints, enabling graded movements and body scheme.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources