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Developmental Assets

40 Developmental Assets that
Preschoolers Ages 3-5
Need to Succeed

Support

	1.	Family life provides love and support.
	2.	Family communication is positive.
	3.	Child receives support from other adults.
	4.	Child experiences caring neighbors.
	5.	Child is in caring environments outside the home.
	6.	Parent(s) helps child succeed when child is away from home.

Commitment to Learning

	21.	Parent(s) and other adults model an expectation that others will do things well.
	22.	Parent(s) models engagement in learning and work.
	23.	Child has access to stimulating activities.
	24.	Parent(s) and other adults enjoy learning.
	25.	Child is read to daily.

Empowerment

	7.	Parent(s) and other adults appreciate children.
	8.	Child is taken into account in family decisions.
	9.	The family serves others.
	10.	Home and other settings are safe.

Positive Values

	26.	Parent(s) values and encourages expressions of caring.
	27.	Parent(s) values and models equality and social justice.
	28.	Parent(s)values and models integrity.
	29.	Child learns the difference between truth and lying.
	30.	Child learns that her or his actions affect others.
	31.	Parent(s) values and models a healthy lifestyle.

Boundaries & Expectations

	11.	Family has rules and consequences.
	12.	Out-of-home settings provide clear rules and consequences.
	13.	Neighbors monitor the child’s behavior.
	14.	Adults model responsible behavior.
	15.	Interactions with other children are encouraged and supervised.
	16.	Adults has realistic expectations.

Social Competencies

	32.	Child makes simple choices and decisions.
	33.	Child interacts well with other children and adults.
	34.	Child is exposed to different cultures.
	35.	Child is taught to avoid dangerous situations.
	36.	Child is taught how to deal nonviolently with challengesand frustrations.

Constructive Use of Time

	17.	Child participates in creative activities.
	18.	Child interacts with children outside the family.
	19.	Family participates in religious community.
	20.	Time at home involves predictable, enjoyable routines.

Positive Identity

	37.	Parent(s) has personal power and models coping skills.
	38.	Parent(s) models high self-esteem.
	39.	Parent(s) has a sense of purpose and models these beliefs.
	40.	Parent(s) has a positive view of the future.

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