PKBS-2

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Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales

Section I. Child Information

Child's Name*

First Last

Sex*

Boy

Girl

Age : (Years and Months)*

Is this child receiving services in a school or in a school-related program(e.g., Preschool, Head Start)?*

Yes

If Yes, what is the name of the school and the program?

If this child has a disabilty, please list the special education service category or classification:

Section II. Rater Information

Rated By*

Relationship to Child*

Date Completed*

List the setting(s) in which you observe or interact with this child.

Section III. Please rate the child on each of the items

Ratings should be based on your observations of this child’s behavior during the past 3 months. The rating points after each item appear in the follow format:

Never-If the child does not exhibit a specified behavior, or if you have not had an opportunity to observe it, select 0 Never.

Rarely-If the child exhibits a specified behavior or characteristic, but only very infrequently, select 1 Rarely.

Sometimes-If the child occasionally exhibits a specified behavior characteristic, select 2 Sometimes.

Often-If the child frequently exhibits a specified behavior or characteristic, select 3 Often.

Social Skill Scale

1. Works or plays independently*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

2. Is cooperative*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

3. Smiles and laughs with other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

4. Plays with several different children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

5. Tries to understand another child's behavior("why are you crying?")*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

6. Is accepted and liked by other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

7. Follows instructions from adults*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

8. Attempts new tasks before asking for help*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

9. Makes friends easily*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

10. Shows self-control*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

11. Is invited by other children to play*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

12. Uses free time in an acceptable way*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

13. Is able to separate from parent without extreme distress*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

14. Participates in family or classroom discussions*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

15. Asks for help from adults when needed*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

16. Sits and listens when stories are being read*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

17. Stands up for other children's rights ("That's his!")*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

18. Adapts well to different environments*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

19. Has skills or abilities that are admired by peers*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

20. Comforts other children who are upset*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

21. Invites other children to play*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

22. Cleans up his or her messes when asked*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

23. Follows rules*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

24. Seeks comfort from an adult when hurt*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

25. Shares toys and other belongings*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

26. Stands up for his or her rights*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

27. Apologizes for accidental behavior that may upset others*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

28. Gives in or compromises with peers when appropriate*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

29. Accepts decisions made by adults*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

30. Takes turns with toys and other objects*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

31. Is confident in social situations*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

32. Responds appropriately when corrected*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

33. Is sensitive to adult problems ("Are you sad?")*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

34. Shows affection for other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

INT

IND

Problem Behavior Scale

1. Acts impulsively without thinking*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

2. Becomes sick when upset or afraid*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

3. Teases or makes fun of other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

4. Does not respond to affection from others*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

5. Clings to parent or caregiver*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

6. Makes noises that annoy others*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

7. Has temper outbursts or tantrums*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

8. Wants all the attention*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

9. Is anxious or tense*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

10. Will not share*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

11. Is physically aggressive (hits, kicks, pushes)*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

12. Avoids playing with other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

13. Yells or screams when angry*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

14. Takes things away from other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

15. Has difficulty concentrating or staying on task*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

16. Disobeys rules*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

17. Has problems making friends*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

18. Is afraid or fearful*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

19. Must have his or her own way*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

20. Is overly active-unable to sit still*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

21. Seeks revenge against others*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

22. Defies parent, teacher, or caregiver*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

23. Complains of aches, pain, or sickness*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

24. Resists going to preschool or day care*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

25. Is restless and fidgety*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

26. Calls people names*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

27. Is difficult to comfort when upset*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

28. Withdraws from the company of others*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

29. Bullies or intimidates other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

30. Seems unhappy or depressed*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

31. Has unpredictable behavior*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

32. Is jealous of other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

33. Acts younger than his or her age*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

34. Destroys things that belong to others*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

35. Is moody or temperamental*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

36. Is overly sensitive to criticism or scolding*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

37. Whines or complains*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

38. Gets taken advantage of by other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

39. Disrupts ongoing activities*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

40. Tells lies*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

41. Is easily provoked-has a "short fuse"*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

42. Bothers and annoys other children*

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often