Looking for a quick, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way to assess language skills in kindergarten students? This Kindergarten Informal Language Screener is your go-to resource for collecting meaningful, structured data in minutes. Created for busy SLPs, teachers, and intervention teams, it screens a wide range of receptive and expressive language skills—and now includes a clear rubric based on Common Core standards to help guide interpretation and intervention planning.
What’s Included:
Printable, no-prep language screener for kindergarten
Evaluates 8 key language skill areas:
Vocabulary & Describing
Auditory Recall
Following Directions
Categories
Sequencing
Pragmatic Language
Language Associations
Basic Concepts (with visual clipart support)
Rubric-based scoring system:
Each area scored as Pass, Emerging, or Needs Support
Total score section for clear summarization of strengths and needs
Professional layout that’s easy to interpret and share with team members or families
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Designed to align with Common Core early language expectations
Flexible, informal tool ideal for progress monitoring, RTI Tier 1 and Tier 2, and MTSS frameworks
Includes child-friendly visuals to keep students engaged
Takes minimal time to administer, while giving you maximum insight
Helps streamline the referral process and clarify language support needs
Who It’s Perfect For:
Speech-language pathologists in school settings
Kindergarten teachers collaborating on intervention plans
MTSS and RTI teams screening for early language delays
Clinicians needing quick, informal data to support Tier 2 or Tier 3 referrals
Professionals wanting an evidence-aligned, classroom-friendly screener
How It’s Versatile:
Use as a fall, winter, or spring screener
Great for progress checks in MTSS/RTI cycles
Can be used for baseline data prior to more formal testing
Works beautifully during parent-teacher conferences or IEP pre-referral conversations
Flexible enough to adapt for small groups or 1:1 settings
This informal speech-language screener is your first step toward identifying students who may need additional support, helping you confidently move forward in your RTI or MTSS process. Whether you’re a seasoned SLP or a general education teacher looking to flag concerns, this tool gives you clarity, consistency, and confidence.
Looking for a quick, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way to assess language skills in kindergarten students? This Kindergarten Informal Language Screener is your go-to resource for collecting meaningful, structured data in minutes. Created for busy SLPs, teachers, and intervention teams, it screens a wide range of receptive and expressive language skills—and now includes a clear rubric based on Common Core standards to help guide interpretation and intervention planning.
What’s Included:
Printable, no-prep language screener for kindergarten
Evaluates 8 key language skill areas:
Vocabulary & Describing
Auditory Recall
Following Directions
Categories
Sequencing
Pragmatic Language
Language Associations
Basic Concepts (with visual clipart support)
Rubric-based scoring system:
Each area scored as Pass, Emerging, or Needs Support
Total score section for clear summarization of strengths and needs
Professional layout that’s easy to interpret and share with team members or families
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Designed to align with Common Core early language expectations
Flexible, informal tool ideal for progress monitoring, RTI Tier 1 and Tier 2, and MTSS frameworks
Includes child-friendly visuals to keep students engaged
Takes minimal time to administer, while giving you maximum insight
Helps streamline the referral process and clarify language support needs
Who It’s Perfect For:
Speech-language pathologists in school settings
Kindergarten teachers collaborating on intervention plans
MTSS and RTI teams screening for early language delays
Clinicians needing quick, informal data to support Tier 2 or Tier 3 referrals
Professionals wanting an evidence-aligned, classroom-friendly screener
How It’s Versatile:
Use as a fall, winter, or spring screener
Great for progress checks in MTSS/RTI cycles
Can be used for baseline data prior to more formal testing
Works beautifully during parent-teacher conferences or IEP pre-referral conversations
Flexible enough to adapt for small groups or 1:1 settings
This informal speech-language screener is your first step toward identifying students who may need additional support, helping you confidently move forward in your RTI or MTSS process. Whether you’re a seasoned SLP or a general education teacher looking to flag concerns, this tool gives you clarity, consistency, and confidence.
