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Pennsylvania Learning Standards for EarlyChildhood 2014/2016

FunShine Early Learning and DevelopmentContinuum

AL Approaches to Learning Through Play1: Language/Literacy, 2: Math, 4: Social Studies, 5:Social-Emotional Development, 6: Approaches toLearning, 8: Creative Arts

A. Curiosity and Initiative AL1 Curiosity, Initiative, and Risk-TakingAL.1 I.A Use the senses as a primary means to exploreand learn from the environment. AL1.1(0) Uses senses to explore immediate environment

AL.1 YT.A Show interest in various environmentalstimuli.

AL1.1(1) Exhibits interest, curiosity, and eagerness inexploring the world in sight of an adult; becomesincreasingly aware of colors, shapes, patterns, or pictures

AL.1 OT.A Explore characteristics of and ask questionsabout objects, people, activities, and environments.

AL1.1(2) Asks questions, seeks adult approval, and triesnew activities with adult prompting

B. Risk-Taking AL1 Curiosity, Initiative, and Risk-TakingAL.1 I.B Explore in the comfort of a familiarsurrounding or adult. AL1.1(0) Uses senses to explore immediate environment

AL.1 YT.B Explore the environment in close proximityto and in the constant sight of familiar adult.


AL.1 OT.B Explore the environment independentlyseeking occasional approval from adults.

AL1.1(2) Asks questions, seeks adult approval, and triesnew activities with adult prompting

C. Stages of Play AL1 Curiosity, Initiative, and Risk-Taking, SE2Trust and Relationships

AL.1 I.C Engage in parallel play. SE2.2(0) Responds to and shows awareness of otherchildren

AL.1 YT.C Engage in associative play. SE2.2(1) Shows interest in other children; responds toother children

AL.1 OT.C Engage with others in simple cooperativeplay.

SE2.2(2) Begins to interact with other children;side-by-side play progressing to interactive play using

same materials; begins to show preference for somechildren over others; uses imitation or pretend play tolearn new roles and relationships

A. Engagement and Attention AL3 Attention, Engagement, and Persistence

AL.2 I.A Interact with others, objects, or activities forshort periods of time.

AL3.1(0) Pays attention to people, objects, and sounds;tries to reproduce a desired outcome; cries to receiveattention

AL.2 YT.A Engage with others, focus attention, andparticipate in activities for longer periods of time.

AL3.1(1) Stays attentive and engaged for increasingperiods of time; repeats difficult tasks to achieve mastery

AL.2 OT.A Focus attention and participate in task-oriented activities.

AL3.1(2) Remains attentive and engaged, finishesself-selected tasks (completes a simple puzzle, listens toa storybook)

B. Task Analysis AL2 Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning

AL.2 I.B Anticipate next step of a familiar routine oractivity.

AL4.1(0) Recognizes familiar people, places, and things;after repeated experiences, remembers that unseenobjects are still there

AL.2 YT.B Know the sequence of familiar routines. SS1.1(1) Responds and reacts to changes in routine orschedule

AL.2 OT.B Identify and complete the sequence offamiliar routines and tasks.

SS1.1(2) Understands and follows daily routines; can tellwhat comes next

C. Persistance AL3 Attention, Engagement, and Persistence

AL.2 I.C Engage with an object in more than one way.AL2.1(0) Attends to objects, eventually experimentingwith different ways to interact with them; responds toplayful interactions with smiles and giggles

AL.2 YT.C Attempt to accomplish challenging tasks. AL3.1(1) Stays attentive and engaged for increasingperiods of time; repeats difficult tasks to achieve mastery

AL.2 OT.C Attempt to accomplish challenging tasks byemploying familiar strategies.

AL3.1(2) Remains attentive and engaged, finishesself-selected tasks (completes a simple puzzle, listens toa storybook)

D. Patterning M4 Patterns, Sorting/Classifying, Reasoning

AL.2 YT.D Recognize simple patterns in theenvironment.

M4.1(1) Follows patterns in songs/movements, dailyroutines.M4.2(1) Forms sets of like items (places dolls in onearea and blocks in another).

AL.2 OT.D Recognize and create simple patterns.

M4.1(2) Begins to recognize patterns in theenvironment; can tell what comes next in daily routines,familiar songs, simple patterns.M4.2(2) Sorts/matches objects into sets (color, size) withadult support.

E. Memory AL4 Memory and Reflection, SE4 Self-Regulation

AL.2 I.E Recognize and respond to familiar adults androutines.


AL.2 YT.E Recall information from previousexperiences.

SE4.1(1) Shows increasing regulation in accepting andfollowing daily routines and activities with familiaradults

AL.2 OT.E Retain and recall information from previousexperiences.

SE4.1(2) Begins to manage own behavior and showself-regulation; demonstrates increasing ability to copewith stress; calms self with soothing techniques withadult support; understands and finds comfort in routines,rules, or limitations

A. Creativity AL2 Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning

AL.3 I.A Respond to music, art, and stories.

L3.1(0) Shows interest in songs, rhymes, and stories;explores books with mouth and hands; attends to colorfulpictures and photos.CA1.1(0) Shows curiosity, exploring a wide variety ofart media through sensory experiencesCA2.1(0) Responds to and shows interest in musicalsounds by turning head or moving body; explores vocalsounds through imitation

AL.3 YT.A Express self through simple actions,gestures, and words.

L3.1(1) Demonstrates interest and involvement inhandling books without help; looks at pictures, photos,and drawings; participates in shared reading by pointingto pictures and turning pages.CA1.1(1) Uses a variety of materials in exploring andcreating age-appropriate artworkCA2.1(1) Expresses pleasure or excitement whenlistening to music; vocalizes some words in repetitive

songs

AL.3 OT.A Construct music, art, and stories as a meansof self- expression.

L3.1(2) Demonstrates interest and involvement withbooks and other print materials; selects books to be readand chooses favorites; names items in pictures;recognizes books by their covers.CA1.1(2) Chooses and participates in art activities, usingdifferent materials to create artworkCA2.1(2) Shows interest and participates in a widevariety of music and songs; sings some simple songs;explores volume

B. InventionAL2 Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning,CA2 Music, L2 Expressive Language (Speaking), L3Foundational Reading

AL.3 I.B Respond to music, art, and stories.

L3.1(0) Shows interest in songs, rhymes, and stories;explores books with mouth and hands; attends to colorfulpictures and photos.CA1.1(0) Shows curiosity, exploring a wide variety ofart media through sensory experiencesCA2.1(0) Responds to and shows interest in musicalsounds by turning head or moving body; explores vocalsounds through imitation

AL.3 YT.B Express self through simple actions,gestures, and words.

L3.1(1) Demonstrates interest and involvement inhandling books without help; looks at pictures, photos,and drawings; participates in shared reading by pointingto pictures and turning pages.CA1.1(1) Uses a variety of materials in exploring andcreating age-appropriate artworkCA2.1(1) Expresses pleasure or excitement whenlistening to music; vocalizes some words in repetitivesongs

AL.3 OT.B Construct music, art, and stories as a meansof self- expression.

L3.1(2) Demonstrates interest and involvement withbooks and other print materials; selects books to be readand chooses favorites; names items in pictures;recognizes books by their covers.CA1.1(2) Chooses and participates in art activities, usingdifferent materials to create artworkCA2.1(2) Shows interest and participates in a widevariety of music and songs; sings some simple songs;explores volumeCA2.2(2) Explores musical rhythms through movement,with and without instruments and props

C. Representation AL2 Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning,CA4 Dramatic Play and Imagination

AL.3 I.C Use a variety of materials to create.

AL2.1(0) Attends to objects, eventually experimentingwith different ways to interact with them; responds toplayful interactions with smiles and gigglesCA4.1(0) Moves to act on environment with intent andcontrol; vocalizes to get attention

AL.3 YT.C Use a variety of materials to representfamiliar objects.

AL2.1(1) Uses play objects in different ways thanintended; finds humor in unexpected interactions

AL.3 OT.C Experiment with materials to representobjects.

AL2.1(2) Uses materials in new ways to accomplish atask or reach a goal; uses imitation or pretend play toexpress creativity and imagination; enjoys hearing sillystories and jokesCA4.2(2) Uses objects in new ways or in pretend play;uses multiple toy props; engages in pretend play to actout daily routines

A. Making Connections AL4 Memory and Reflection, SE4 Self-Regulation,SS2 Geography and Symbolic Representation

AL.4 I.A Demonstrate comfort in routines, objects, andmaterials that reflect home experiences.


AL.4 YT.A Relay experience from one setting toanother.

SE4.1(1) Shows increasing regulation in accepting andfollowing daily routines and activities with familiaradultsAL4.1(1) Shows ability to acquire and process newinformation; remembers the location of objects that aremeaningful to them, eventually developingunderstanding of object permanence; searches formissing or hidden objects

AL.4 OT.A Notice similarities and differences betweensettings.

SS2.1(2) Recognizes some familiar places such as childcare facility, home, grocery store; locates toys that havebeen put away in familiar placesAL4.1(2) Recalls information in new situations;remembers where a toy was put away; knows wherethings are kept in their environment

B. Resiliency AL1 Curiosity, Initiative, and Risk-Taking, AL2Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning, SE2

Trust and RelationshipsAL.4 I.B Use comfort of familiar experiences to explorenew activities and experiences. AL1.1(0) Uses senses to explore immediate environment

AL.4 YT.B Repeat familiar activity to gain comfort andconfidence.


AL.4 OT.B Approach new experiences with confidence. AL1.1(2) Asks questions, seeks adult approval, and triesnew activities with adult prompting

C. Problem-Solving AL2 Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, ReasoningAL.4 I.C Play with a variety of objects to determinesimilar and different outcomes.

AL2.2(1) Demonstrates a recognition of cause/effectrelationships (pushes toy car and watches it roll away)

AL.4 YT.C Solve simple problems independently. AL2.2(1) Demonstrates a recognition of cause/effectrelationships (pushes toy car and watches it roll away)

AL.4 OT.C Attempt problem-solving activities toachieve a positive outcome.

AL2.3(2) Tries several strategies to solve a problem(tries forcing a puzzle piece in place, then turns it until itfits)

LL Language and Literacy Development 1: Language/LiteracyA. Book Handling L3 Foundational Reading

1.1 OT.A Demonstrate beginning book-handling skills.

L3.1(2) Demonstrates interest and involvement withbooks and other print materials; selects books to be readand chooses favorites; names items in pictures;recognizes books by their covers.L3.2(2) With adult support and picture cues, showsunderstanding of short texts read aloud by answeringsimple questions, reciting repeated phrases, andidentifying characters.

1.1 I.A Explore books in a variety of ways.

L3.1(0) Shows interest in songs, rhymes, and stories;explores books with mouth and hands; attends to colorfulpictures and photos.L3.2(0) Listens and responds to stories that have beenread previously.

1.1 YT.A Demonstrate beginning book-handling skills. L3.1(1) Demonstrates interest and involvement inhandling books without help; looks at pictures, photos,and drawings; participates in shared reading by pointing

to pictures and turning pages.L3.2(1) Listens to short texts read aloud; points tospecific characters or objects in a book when asked;anticipates repeated elements in a story.

B. Print Concepts L3 Foundational Reading, L4 Writing

1.1 I.B Demonstrate interest in books that have color,pattern, and contrast.

L3.1(0) Shows interest in songs, rhymes, and stories;explores books with mouth and hands; attends to colorfulpictures and photos.

1.1 YT.B Demonstrate interest in pictures and text.

L3.1(1) Demonstrates interest and involvement inhandling books without help; looks at pictures, photos,and drawings; participates in shared reading by pointingto pictures and turning pages.

1.1 OT.B Recognize that print has meaning. L3.4(2) Begins to recognize and understand that picturesor symbols can be "read" by others and have meaning.

C. Phonological Awareness L3 Foundational Reading

1.1 I.C Respond to sounds in the environment.L3.1(0) Shows interest in songs, rhymes, and stories;explores books with mouth and hands; attends to colorfulpictures and photos.

1.1 YT.C Identify and imitate familiar sounds in theenvironment.

L3.3(1) Enjoys songs and rhymes and plays with sounds(imitates nonsense syllables, makes animal sounds, etc.).

1.1 OT.C Categorize familiar sounds.L3.3(2) Continues to explore and play sounds (extendsand repeats phonemes [individual sounds in a word],mimics rhymes, etc.).

D. Phonics and Word Recognition L3 Foundational Reading

1.1 OT.D Recognize familiar environmental print. L3.4(2) Begins to recognize and understand that picturesor symbols can be "read" by others and have meaning.

E. FluencyB. Key Ideas and Details- Text Analysis -Informational Text L3 Foundational Reading

1.2 I.B Attend to a picture in a text when reading with anadult.


1.2 YT.B Respond to simple questions about a text.L3.2(1) Listens to short texts read aloud; points tospecific characters or objects in a book when asked;anticipates repeated elements in a story.

1.2 OT.B Answer simple questions about a text.

L3.2(2) With adult support and picture cues, showsunderstanding of short texts read aloud by answeringsimple questions, reciting repeated phrases, andidentifying characters.

C. Key Ideas and Details: Informational Text L3 Foundational Reading

1.2 YT.C Relate familiar objects in a text to personalexperience.

L3.2(1) Listens to short texts read aloud; points tospecific characters or objects in a book when asked;anticipates repeated elements in a story.

1.2 OT.C Relate text to personal experiences whenasked.


E. Craft and Structure- Text Structure -Informational Text L3 Foundational Reading

1.2 YT.E Identify a favorite book by its cover.

L3.1(1) Demonstrates interest and involvement inhandling books without help; looks at pictures, photos,and drawings; participates in shared reading by pointingto pictures and turning pages.

1.2 OT.E Identify a text by the front cover.


G. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas- DiverseMedia - Informational Text L3 Foundational Reading

1.2 OT.G Notice details in illustration or picture.

L3.1(2) Demonstrates interest and involvement withbooks and other print materials; selects books to be readand chooses favorites; names items in pictures;recognizes books by their covers.

J. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use - InformationalText

L2 Expressive Language (Speaking), L3 FoundationalReading

1.2 I.J Use single words to identify family members andfamiliar objects.

L2.2(0) Begins making specific sounds, gestures, facialexpressions to communicate.

1.2 YT.J Use new vocabulary in everyday speech. L2.2(1) Learns and uses new words each day to labelpeople and objects, sing songs, make requests.

1.2 OT.J Use expanded vocabulary in everyday speech.L2.2(2) Uses new words each day for objects, actions,and to describe feelings, etc.; begins to understand someopposite concepts.

L. Range of Reading - Informational Text L3 Foundational Reading

1.2 I.L Engage in reading activities.


1.2 YT.L Actively engage in reading activities for shortperiods of time.

L3.1(1) Demonstrates interest and involvement inhandling books without help; looks at pictures, photos,and drawings; participates in shared reading by pointingto pictures and turning pages.L3.2(1) Listens to short texts read aloud; points tospecific characters or objects in a book when asked;anticipates repeated elements in a story.

1.2 OT.L Actively engage in small group readingactivities.


A. Key Ideas and Details- Theme - Literature L3 Foundational Reading

1.3 OT.A Recall an event from a story.


B. Key Ideas and Details- Text Analysis - Literature L3 Foundational Reading

1.3 I.B Attend to a picture in a story when reading withan adult.


1.3 YT.B Respond to simple questions about a story.L3.2(1) Listens to short texts read aloud; points tospecific characters or objects in a book when asked;anticipates repeated elements in a story.

1.3 OT.B Answer simple questions about a story.


C. Key Ideas and Details- Literary Elements-Literature L3 Foundational Reading

1.3 OT.C Recognize pictures of familiar characters in abook.


G. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas- Sources ofInformation - Literature L3 Foundational Reading

1.3 OT.G Notice details in illustration or picture.

L3.1(2) Demonstrates interest and involvement withbooks and other print materials; selects books to be readand chooses favorites; names items in pictures;recognizes books by their covers.

J. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use1.3 I.J Use single words to identify family members andfamiliar objects.

L2.2(0) Begins making specific sounds, gestures, facialexpressions to communicate.

1.3 YT.J Use new vocabulary in everyday speech. L2.2(1) Learns and uses new words each day to labelpeople and objects, sing songs, make requests.

1.3 OT.J Use expanded vocabulary in everyday speech.L2.2(2) Uses new words each day for objects, actions,and to describe feelings, etc.; begins to understand someopposite concepts.

K. Range of Reading - Literature L3 Foundational Reading

1.3 I.K Engage in reading activities.


1.3 YT.K Actively engage in reading activities for shortperiods of time.


1.3 OT.K Actively engage in small group readingactivities.


M. Narrative - Writing L4 Writing

1.4 OT.M Tell a story about a picture.L4.1(2) Imitates adult writing, experimenting withdifferent kinds of writing tools to make scribbles;understands people use writing to communicate.

R. Narrative- Conventions of Language - Writing L4 Writing

1.4 I.R Make marks with writing and drawing tools. L4.1(1) Makes purposeful marks with various writingtools.

1.4 YT.R Scribble with writing and drawing tools. L4.1(1) Makes purposeful marks with various writingtools.

1.4 OT.R Intentionally make marks with writing anddrawing tools.

L4.1(2) Imitates adult writing, experimenting withdifferent kinds of writing tools to make scribbles;understands people use writing to communicate.

V. Conducting Research - Writing L4 Writing

1.4 OT.V Ask questions about topics of personal interestto gain information.

L2.1(2) Participates in simple two-way verbal ornonverbal (signs) conversations to express and talk aboutneeds, wants, experiences, and ideas.L4.1(2) Imitates adult writing, experimenting withdifferent kinds of writing tools to make scribbles;understands people use writing to communicate.

A. Comprehension and Collaboration- CollaborativeDiscussion

L1 Receptive Language (Listening), L2 ExpressiveLanguage (Speaking), L3 Foundational Reading

1.5 I.A Use sounds and gestures as a form of reciprocalcommunication.

L2.1(0) Uses and imitates sounds, gestures, or signs toexpress needs and wants.

1.5 YT.A Use sounds, gestures, and words as a form ofreciprocal communication.

L2.1(1) Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs, or wordsfor a variety of purposes to express needs and wantswhich are understood by familiar adults.

1.5 OT.A Engage in reciprocal conversations andinteractions with peers and adults.

L2.1(2) Participates in simple two-way verbal ornonverbal (signs) conversations to express and talk aboutneeds, wants, experiences, and ideas.

C. Comprehension and Collaboration- EvaluatingInformation L3 Foundational Reading

1.5 I.C Respond in ways that indicate understanding ofwhat is being communicated.


1.5 YT.C Respond to questions, comments, or directions.


1.5 OT.C Respond to questions, comments, or directions.


D. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas- Purpose,Audience, and Task L2 Expressive Language (Speaking)

1.5 I.D Babble and begin to use single words and/orsigns.


1.5 YT.D Use 1-2 words and/or signs to communicate.

L2.1(1) Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs, or wordsfor a variety of purposes to express needs and wantswhich are understood by familiar adults.L2.2(1) Learns and uses new words each day to labelpeople and objects, sing songs, make requests.

1.5 OT.D Use simple sentences; communicating clearlyenough to be understood by familiar adults.


E. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas- Context L3 Foundational Reading1.5 I.E Babble and begin to use single words and/orsigns.


1.5 YT.E Use 1-2 words and/or signs to communicate.L2.1(1) Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs, or wordsfor a variety of purposes to express needs and wantswhich are understood by familiar adults.

1.5 OT.E Use simple sentences; communicating clearlyenough to be understood by familiar adults.

L2.3(2) Begins to communicate in short phrases orsentences, combining two-three words.

G. Conventions of Standard English L2 Expressive Language (Speaking)

1.5 OT.G Demonstrate command of the conventions ofstandard English when speaking, based on Older Toddlerdevelopment.

L2.1(2) Participates in simple two-way verbal ornonverbal (signs) conversations to express and talk aboutneeds, wants, experiences, and ideas.L2.2(2) Uses new words each day for objects, actions,and to describe feelings, etc.; begins to understand someopposite concepts.L2.3(2) Begins to communicate in short phrases orsentences, combining two-three words.

J. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use - Literature L2 Expressive Language (Speaking), L3 FoundationalReading

MA Mathematical Thinking and Expression 2: MathA.1 Counting and Cardinality- Cardinality M1 Number Sense, Quantity, and Operations2.1 I.A.1 Explore objects.

M1.1(0) Listens and responds to an adult counting;responds to question of wanting more.AL1.1(0) Uses senses to explore immediate environment

2.1 YT.A.1 Imitate rote counting using some names ofnumbers.

M1.1(1) Shows interest in and awareness of numbers andcounting during daily routines and activities; understandsdifferences in quantity: more, all gone, less.

2.1 OT.A.1 Know some number names and the countsequence.

M1.1(2) Grows in role counting; begins to understandconcept of "one" and "two"; identifies more/less in sets.

A.2 Counting and Cardinality- Counting M1 Number Sense, Quantity, and Operations

2.1 OT.A.2 Count to tell the number of objects. M1.1(2) Grows in role counting; begins to understandconcept of "one" and "two"; identifies more/less in sets.

A.3 Counting and Cardinality- Comparing M1 Number Sense, Quantity, and Operations

2.1 I.A.3 Explore relationships between objects. M1.1(0) Listens and responds to an adult counting;responds to question of wanting more.

2.1 YT.A.3 Explore simple comparisons of quantity.M1.1(1) Shows interest in and awareness of numbers andcounting during daily routines and activities; understandsdifferences in quantity: more, all gone, less.

2.1 OT.A.3 Use comparative language to showunderstanding of more or less.


MP Counting and Cardinality- MathematicalProcesses M1 Number Sense, Quantity, and Operations

2.1 I.MP Engage in numerical play. M1.1(0) Listens and responds to an adult counting;responds to question of wanting more.

2.1 YT.MP Engage and persist in numerical play.M1.1(1) Shows interest in and awareness of numbers andcounting during daily routines and activities; understandsdifferences in quantity: more, all gone, less.

2.1 OT.MP Use mathematical processes whenquantifying, comparing, and representing numbers.


A.1 Operations and Algebraic Thinking M1 Number Sense, Quantity, and Operations

2.2 YT.A.1 Sort manipulatives into sets. M4.2(1) Forms sets of like items (places dolls in onearea and blocks in another).

2.2 OT.A.1 Add to and take apart sets.

M1.2(3) Understands adding objects to a group makes itlarger and taking away objects from a group makes itsmaller.M1.2(4) Understands adding and subtracting from a set;begins to understand dividing sets into parts up tofourths.

A.1 Geometry- Identification M2 Geometry and Spatial Sense2.3 I.A.1 Explore objects of different sizes and shapes. M3.1(0) Explores objects with different shapes and sizes.

2.3 YT.A.1 Match identical shapes. M2.1(1) Explores shapes and objects and how they fittogether.

2.3 OT.A.1 Recognize and identify basic shapes in theenvironment.

M2.1(2) Recognizes and matches some familiar shapes,expanding to shapes of different sizes and orientations;names attributes of shapes with adult support.

A.2 Geometry- Application M2 Geometry and Spatial Sense

2.3 OT.A.2 Create and compose simple shapes.

M2.1(4) Names 2D shapes no matter the size ororientation; describes and compares attributes of 2D and3D shapes of different sizes and orientations notingsimilarities and differences; uses 2D and 3D shapes tocreate real-world representations of objects; begins tounderstand symmetry; composes and decomposesshapes; copies/draws simple shapes independently.

MP Geometry - Mathematical Processes M2 Geometry and Spatial Sense

2.3 I.MP Engage in geometric play. M2.1(0) Explores sizes and shapes of objects with handsand mouth.

2.3 YT.MP Engage and persist in geometric play. M2.1(1) Explores shapes and objects and how they fittogether.

2.3 OT.MP Use mathematical processes when creatingand composing shapes.

M2.1(2) Recognizes and matches some familiar shapes,expanding to shapes of different sizes and orientations;names attributes of shapes with adult support.

A.1 Measurement and Data- Measurement M3 Measurement and Data2.4 YT.A.1 Engage in measurement experiences.

M3.1(1) Begins to notice differences in measurableattributes (size and quantity - big/little, tall/long/short,more/less, etc.).

2.4 OT.A.1 Use basic measurement vocabulary.M3.1(2) Uses words to describe differences in quantityand length; compares sizes of objects; explores ways tomeasure using non-standard units of measure.

A.4 Measurement and Data- Data M3 Measurement and Data

2.4 YT.A.4 Participate in sorting objects. M4.2(1) Forms sets of like items (places dolls in onearea and blocks in another).

2.4 OT.A.4 Classify objects and count the number ofobjects in each category.


MP Measurement and Data- Mathematical Processes M3 Measurement and Data

2.1 YT.MP Engage and persist when measuring andsorting objects.

M3.1(1) Begins to notice differences in measurableattributes (size and quantity - big/little, tall/long/short,more/less, etc.).

2.1 OT.MP Use mathematical processes when measuringand organizing data.

M3.1(2) Uses words to describe differences in quantityand length; compares sizes of objects; explores ways tomeasure using non-standard units of measure.

STT Scientific Thinking and Technology 3: Science, 4: Social Studies, 5: Social-EmotionalDevelopment

1. Common Characteristics of Life SC1 Observation and Inquiry, SC3 Life Science

3.1 I.A.1 Show interest in the natural world. SC3.1(0) Shows interest and curiosity in natural world;pays attention to living creatures, plants.

3.1 YT.A.1 Explore the characteristics of living things.SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;identifies some living things by name.

3.1 OT.A.1 Identify basic characteristics of some livingand nonliving things.

SC3.1(2) Observes, cares for, and tells somecharacteristics/traits of living things in the natural worldwith adult guidance; observes/identifies naturalmaterials; notices similarities and differences betweenbabies and adults; begins to notice differences betweenliving and non-living things.

2. Energy Flow SC3 Life Science

3.1 YT.A.2 Explore the basic needs of plants andanimals.

SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;identifies some living things by name.

3.1 OT.A.2 Recognize that plants and animals have basicneeds.

SC3.1(0) Shows interest and curiosity in natural world;pays attention to living creatures, plants.

3. Life Cycles SC3 Life Science

3.1 OT.A.3 Notice plants and animals growing andchanging.


5. Form and Function SC3 Life Science, SC4 Earth Science andEnvironment

3.1 I.A.5 Explore parts of living things in theirenvironment.

SC3.1(0) Shows interest and curiosity in natural world;pays attention to living creatures, plants.

3.1 YT.A.5 Recognize parts of living things in theirenvironment.


3.1 OT.A.5 Identify basic parts of living things.


9. Science as Inquiry SC1 Observation and Inquiry, SC3 Life Science

3.1 I.A.9 Participate in simple investigations of livingand nonliving things.

SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).SC3.1(0) Shows interest and curiosity in natural world;pays attention to living creatures, plants.

3.1 YT.A.9 Participate in simple investigations toobserve living and nonliving things.

SC1.1(1) Uses senses to explore and manipulate objectsto observe how things work; varies behaviors to observeresults.SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;

identifies some living things by name.

3.1 OT.A.9 Participate in simple investigations of livingand nonliving things to answer a question.

SC1.1(2) Uses senses to explore; shares what is seen,heard, and touched; makes simple predictions based onprevious experiences; observes the effects of theiractions on others.SC3.1(2) Observes, cares for, and tells somecharacteristics/traits of living things in the natural worldwith adult guidance; observes/identifies naturalmaterials; notices similarities and differences betweenbabies and adults; begins to notice differences betweenliving and non-living things.

1. Heredity SE1 Self-Awareness and Self-Concept, SS3 Culture,Family, and Community

3.1 I.B.1 Recognize self and family members.

SE1.1(0) Develops awareness of self as separate fromothers; reacts when hearing own name; begins to realizetheir own hands and feet belong to them; shows interestin mirror imageSE1.2(0) Shows preference for familiar people andobjects

3.1 YT.B.1 Recognize familiar animals and their babies.SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;identifies some living things by name.

3.1 OT.B.1 Notice similarities and differences betweenliving things from the same species.


6. Science as Inquiry SC1 Observation and Inquiry, SC2 Physical Science

3.1 I.B.6 Participate in simple investigations of physicalcharacteristics of living things.

SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).

3.1 YT.B.7 Participate in simple investigations toobserve physical characteristics of living things.


3.1 OT.B.7 Participate in simple investigations of SC1.1(2) Uses senses to explore; shares what is seen,

physical characteristics of living things from the samespecies to answer a question.

heard, and touched; makes simple predictions based onprevious experiences; observes the effects of theiractions on others.SC3.1(2) Observes, cares for, and tells somecharacteristics/traits of living things in the natural worldwith adult guidance; observes/identifies naturalmaterials; notices similarities and differences betweenbabies and adults; begins to notice differences betweenliving and non-living things.

3. Unifying Themes (Constancy and Change) SC3 Life Science

3.1 OT.C.3 Notice changes that occur in animals.



3.1 OT.C.4 Participate in simple investigations ofchanges that occur in animals.

SC1.1(2) Uses senses to explore; shares what is seen,heard, and touched; makes simple predictions based onprevious experiences; observes the effects of theiractions on others.SC1.2(2) Uses simple tools to observe things in theenvironment (sifter, water jug, magnifying glass).SC3.1(2) Observes, cares for, and tells somecharacteristics/traits of living things in the natural worldwith adult guidance; observes/identifies naturalmaterials; notices similarities and differences betweenbabies and adults; begins to notice differences betweenliving and non-living things.

1. Properties of Matter SC2 Physical Science

3.2 I.A.1 Explore objects with varying characteristics.

SC2.1(0) Observes how objects move when acted upon;pays attention to lights and sounds; imitates sounds;observes properties of materials (wet vs. dry; hot vs.cold, etc.).

3.2 YT.A.1 Engage with objects to learn about theircharacteristics.

SC2.1(1) Observes the ways objects move when actedupon; explores different sounds; observes and exploresproperties of materials (hard vs. soft; wet vs. dry; hot vs.cold, etc).

3.2 OT.A.1 Describe objects by their characteristics. SC2.1(2) Explores different ways to move objects by

applying force; explores light and sound; observes howproperties of matter can change (water and dirt; meltingice).

3. Matter and Energy- Evaluating Arguments SC2 Physical Science

3.2 I.A.3 Observe activities involving changes in matter.


3.2 YT.A.3 Engage in activities involving changes inmatter.


3.2 OT.A.3 Notice changes in matter.

SC2.1(2) Explores different ways to move objects byapplying force; explores light and sound; observes howproperties of matter can change (water and dirt; meltingice).


3.2 I.A.6 Participate in simple investigations of matter.SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).

3.2 YT.A.6 Participate in simple investigations toobserve changes in matter.

SC1.1(1) Uses senses to explore and manipulate objectsto observe how things work; varies behaviors to observeresults.SC2.1(1) Observes the ways objects move when actedupon; explores different sounds; observes and exploresproperties of materials (hard vs. soft; wet vs. dry; hot vs.cold, etc).

3.2 OT.A.6 Participate in simple investigations of matterto answer a question.

SC1.1(2) Uses senses to explore; shares what is seen,heard, and touched; makes simple predictions based onprevious experiences; observes the effects of theiractions on others.SC2.1(2) Explores different ways to move objects byapplying force; explores light and sound; observes howproperties of matter can change (water and dirt; meltingice).

1. Force and Motion of Particles and Rigid Bodies SC1 Observation and Inquiry, SC2 Physical Science

3.2 I.B.1 Explore the motion of objects.


3.2 YT.B.1 Recognize and explore how objects move.


3.2 OT.B.1 Communicate about the motion of objects.


5. Nature of Waves (Sound and Light Energy) SC2 Physical Science, SC4 Earth Science andEnvironment

3.2 I.B.5 Respond to sounds in the environment.


3.2 YT.B.5 Identify and imitate familiar sounds in theenvironment.


3.2 OT.B.5 Categorize familiar sounds.


7. Science as Inquiry SC1 Observation and Inquiry

3.2 I.B.7 Participate in simple investigations of motionand sound.


3.2 YT.B.7 Participate in simple investigations toobserve motion and sound.

SC1.1(1) Uses senses to explore and manipulate objectsto observe how things work; varies behaviors to observeresults.SC1.2(1) Uses own body and adults as tools to helpmake observations and gather information.SC2.1(1) Observes the ways objects move when acted

upon; explores different sounds; observes and exploresproperties of materials (hard vs. soft; wet vs. dry; hot vs.cold, etc).

3.2 OT.B.7 Participate in simple investigations of motionand sound to answer a question.

SC1.1(2) Uses senses to explore; shares what is seen,heard, and touched; makes simple predictions based onprevious experiences; observes the effects of theiractions on others.SC1.2(2) Uses simple tools to observe things in theenvironment (sifter, water jug, magnifying glass).SC2.1(2) Explores different ways to move objects byapplying force; explores light and sound; observes howproperties of matter can change (water and dirt; meltingice).

1. Earth Features and the Processes that ChangeThem

SC1 Observation and Inquiry, SC4 Earth Science andEnvironment

3.3 I.A.1 Explore earth materials. SC3.1(0) Shows interest and curiosity in natural world;pays attention to living creatures, plants.

3.3 YT.A.1 Engage with earth materials.SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;identifies some living things by name.

3.3 OT.A.1 Describe earth materials.


4. Water SC4 Earth Science and Environment

3.3 I.A.4 Explore water.SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).

3.3 YT.A.4 Engage with water.

SC1.1(1) Uses senses to explore and manipulate objectsto observe how things work; varies behaviors to observeresults.SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;identifies some living things by name.

3.3 OT.A.4 Discuss basic uses of water.


5. Weather and Climate SC4 Earth Science and Environment

3.3 I.A.5 Observe weather conditions.SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).

3.3 YT.A.5 Observe and begin to label weatherconditions.

SC4.1(1) Notices difference between night and day;identifies sky and things in it (moon, sun, stars, clouds);notices current weather conditions.

3.3 OT.A.5 Describe changes in weather conditions, anddiscuss how weather affects daily life.

SC4.1(2) Identifies and describes objects in the day andnight sky with adult prompting; discusses currentseasonal and weather conditions.

7. Science as Inquiry SC1 Observation and Inquiry, SC2 Physical Science

3.3 I.A.7 Participate in simple investigations of earthmaterials, processes, and cycles.

SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).SC2.1(0) Observes how objects move when acted upon;pays attention to lights and sounds; imitates sounds;observes properties of materials (wet vs. dry; hot vs.cold, etc.).

3.3 YT.A.7 Participate in simple investigations of earthmaterials, processes, and cycles.

SC1.1(1) Uses senses to explore and manipulate objectsto observe how things work; varies behaviors to observeresults.SC2.1(1) Observes the ways objects move when actedupon; explores different sounds; observes and exploresproperties of materials (hard vs. soft; wet vs. dry; hot vs.cold, etc).SC4.1(1) Notices difference between night and day;identifies sky and things in it (moon, sun, stars, clouds);notices current weather conditions.

3.3 OT.A.7 Participate in simple investigations of earthmaterials, processes, and cycles to answer a question.

SC1.1(2) Uses senses to explore; shares what is seen,heard, and touched; makes simple predictions based onprevious experiences; observes the effects of theiractions on others.


A. The Environment SC4 Earth Science and Environment

4.1 I.A Show interest the environment.SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).

4.1 YT.A Explore the characteristics of living andnonliving things.


4.1 OT.A Identify basic characteristics of some livingand nonliving things.


C. Energy Flow

D. Biodiversity SC3 Life Science, SC4 Earth Science andEnvironment

4.1 YT.D Explore the basic needs of plants and animals.SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;identifies some living things by name.

4.1 OT.D Recognize that plants and animals have basicneeds.


E. Succession SC4 Earth Science and Environment

4.1 I.E Observe weather conditions.SC1.1(0) Explores objects and world through all fivesenses (touches and brings objects to mouth, focusesattention on people or objects).

4.1 YT.E Observe and begin to label weather conditions.SC4.1(1) Notices difference between night and day;identifies sky and things in it (moon, sun, stars, clouds);notices current weather conditions.

4.1 OT.E Describe changes in weather conditions, anddiscuss how weather affects daily life.


A. Watersheds SC4 Earth Science and Environment

4.2 OT.A Participate in discussions about water in theenvironment.


B. Wetlands

C. Aquatic Ecosystem SC3 Life Science, SC4 Earth Science andEnvironment

4.2 OT.C Discuss different places animals can live.


A. Food and Fiber Systems SC3 Life Science

4.4 YT.A Explore the basic needs of plants and animals.SC3.1(1) Begins to differentiate between animals andplants; interacts respectfully with animals and plants;identifies some living things by name.

4.4 OT.A Recognize that plants and animals have basicneeds.


C. Applying Sciences to Agriculture SC3 Life Science

4.4 OT.C Notice plants and animals growing andchanging.


D. Technology Influences on Agriculture SC1 Observation and Inquiry

4.4 I.D Observe basic gardening tools being used. SC1.2(1) Uses own body and adults as tools to helpmake observations and gather information.

4.4 YT.D Imitate the use of basic gardening tools. SC1.2(1) Uses own body and adults as tools to helpmake observations and gather information.

4.4 OT.D Label basic garden tools. SC1.2(2) Uses simple tools to observe things in theenvironment (sifter, water jug, magnifying glass).

A. Sustainability SC3 Life Science, SS4 Government, Economics, andTechnology

4.5 OT.A Communicate about the basic needs of people.


B. Integrated Pest Management SC3 Life Science, SC4 Earth Science andEnvironment

4.5 OT.B Communicate about insects and animals thatcan be harmful.


D. Waste Management SC4 Earth Science and Environment

4.5 YT.D Use appropriate trash receptacles.SC1.1(1) Uses senses to explore and manipulate objectsto observe how things work; varies behaviors to observeresults.

4.5 OT.D Communicate about and use appropriate trashreceptacles.

SC1.1(2) Uses senses to explore; shares what is seen,heard, and touched; makes simple predictions based onprevious experiences; observes the effects of theiractions on others.

A. Influence of Emerging Technologies SS4 Government, Economics, and Technology

15.4 I.A Imitate use of various technologies in play.SS4.3(1) Uses trial and error to explore simplemechanisms on toys (switches, buttons, levers, dials,etc.)

15.4 YT.A Imitate use of various technologies in play.SS4.3(1) Uses trial and error to explore simplemechanisms on toys (switches, buttons, levers, dials,etc.)

15.4 OT.A Communicate about technology in theirenvironment.

SS4.3(2) Uses everyday technology with adult guidance(remote controls, telephones, light switches, listeningcenters, etc.)

M. Emerging Technologies in Careers SS4 Government, Economics, and Technology

15.4 I.M Explore pictures and objects that representworkplace technologies.


15.4 YT.M Engage with objects that represent workplacetechnologies.

SS4.3(1) Uses trial and error to explore simplemechanisms on toys (switches, buttons, levers, dials,etc.)

15.4 OT.M Communicate about workplace technologiesand their uses.


SS Social Studies Thinking 4: Social Studies, 5: Social-Emotional Development

A. Rule of Law SE4 Self-Regulation, SS3 Culture, Family, andCommunity

5.1 I.A Respond to adult guidance about behavior.SE4.1(0) Accepts comforting from a familiar adult,eventually discovering ways to self-soothe (stuffedanimal, thumb-sucking)

5.1 YT.A Demonstrate basic understanding of rules.

SS4.1(1) Responds when an adult redirects behavior orgives simple instructionsSE4.1(1) Shows increasing regulation in accepting andfollowing daily routines and activities with familiaradults

5.1 OT.A Follow basic rules.

SS4.1(2) With adult support, carries out some classroomresponsibilities and follows simple rules; helps withsimple classroom jobsSE4.1(2) Begins to manage own behavior and showself-regulation; demonstrates increasing ability to copewith stress; calms self with soothing techniques withadult support; understands and finds comfort in routines,rules, or limitations

A. Civic Rights and Responsibilities SS3 Culture, Family, and Community5.2 YT.A Demonstrate sense of belonging to a groupsuch as a class or family.

SE2.2(1) Shows interest in other children; responds toother children

5.2 OT.A Communicate a sense of belonging to a groupsuch as a class or family.

SE2.2(2) Begins to interact with other children;side-by-side play progressing to interactive play usingsame materials; begins to show preference for somechildren over others; uses imitation or pretend play tolearn new roles and relationships

B. Conflict and Resolution SE4 Self-Regulation, SS3 Culture, Family, andCommunity

5.2 I.B Express emotion relating to a conflict.SE4.1(0) Accepts comforting from a familiar adult,eventually discovering ways to self-soothe (stuffedanimal, thumb-sucking)

5.2 YT.B Express emotion relating to a conflict.SE3.2(1) Expresses a range of emotions related to aproblem or conflict, using body language, facialexpressions, and possibly words to communicate feelings

5.2 OT.B Communicate about a conflict and seek help tosolve.

SE3.2(2) Learns social skills, and eventually words, forexpressing feelings, needs, and wants; manages outburstswith adult help; begins to label feelings and emotions

C. Government Services SS3 Culture, Family, and Community5.3 I.C Explore costumes and props that representcommunity workers.

CA4.1(0) Moves to act on environment with intent andcontrol; vocalizes to get attention

5.3 YT.C Engage with costumes and props that representcommunity workers.

CA4.1(1) Observes and imitates, sounds, gestures, andbehaviors of others

5.3 OT.C Recognize community workers through theiruniforms and equipment.

SS3.3(2) Talks about or role-plays what family membersdo during the day

D. Incentives and Choice SE1 Self-Awareness and Self-Concept6.1 I.D Demonstrate preference for specific objects andpeople.

SE1.2(0) Shows preference for familiar people andobjects

6.1 YT.D Make simple choices. SE1.2(1) Develops and expresses preferences for food,objects, textures and may push away non-preferred items

6.1 OT.D Communicate about a choice based onindividual interest. SE1.2(2) Chooses favorite foods, objects, and activities

D. Government's Role in International Trade SS4 Government, Economics, and Technology

6.3 OT.D Communicate about products produced locally.

SS4.2(2) Recognizes that money/payment is needed topurchase materials; recognizes that people have basicneeds; understands businesses in the community providegoods/services

A. Factors Influencing WagesC. Types of Businesses SS3 Culture, Family, and Community

6.5 OT.C Communicate about local businesses.

SS4.2(2) Recognizes that money/payment is needed topurchase materials; recognizes that people have basicneeds; understands businesses in the community providegoods/services

A. Geographic Tools SS2 Geography and Symbolic Representation

7.1 OT.A Use maps in play.SS2.1(2) Recognizes some familiar places such as childcare facility, home, grocery store; locates toys that havebeen put away in familiar places

A. Physical Characteristics SS2 Geography and Symbolic Representation

7.2 OT.A Describe the characteristics of home to gain anunderstanding of physical features.

SS2.1(2) Recognizes some familiar places such as childcare facility, home, grocery store; locates toys that havebeen put away in familiar places

A. Continuity and Change over Time SS1 History and Events8.1 I.A Anticipate next step of a familiar routine oractivity.

SS1.1(1) Responds and reacts to changes in routine orschedule

8.1 YT.A Know the sequence of familiar routines. SS1.1(2) Understands and follows daily routines; can tellwhat comes next

8.1 OT.A Identify and complete the sequence of familiarroutines and tasks.


CE Creative Thinking and Expression 4: Social Studies, 8: Creative ArtsA. Elements and Principles: Music and Movement CA2 Music, CA3 Movement and Dance9.1.M YT.A Demonstrate an understanding of basicelements of music and movement.

CA2.1(1) Expresses pleasure or excitement whenlistening to music; vocalizes some words in repetitivesongsCA2.2(1) Moves body in rhythm with musicCA3.1(1) Imitates some movements and sounds in

response to cues in songs or fingerplays

9.1.M OT.A Know and use basic elements of music andmovement.

CA2.1(2) Shows interest and participates in a widevariety of music and songs; sings some simple songs;explores volumeCA2.2(2) Explores musical rhythms through movement,with and without instruments and propsCA3.1(2) Moves and dances alone or with others;performs movements in songs and fingerplays

B. Demonstration: Music and Movement CA2 Music, CA3 Movement and Dance

9.1.M I.B Respond to music.

CA2.1(0) Responds to and shows interest in musicalsounds by turning head or moving body; explores vocalsounds through imitationCA2.2(0) Responds to and explores musical rhythmsthrough movementCA3.1(0) Moves body with some intent and control inresponse to music or songs

9.1.M YT.B Respond to music.

CA2.1(1) Expresses pleasure or excitement whenlistening to music; vocalizes some words in repetitivesongsCA2.2(1) Moves body in rhythm with musicCA3.1(1) Imitates some movements and sounds inresponse to cues in songs or fingerplays

9.1.M OT.B Respond to and communicate about music.


E. Representation: Music and Movement CA2 Music, CA3 Movement and Dance

9.1.M I.E Express self through music and dance.

CA2.1(0) Responds to and shows interest in musicalsounds by turning head or moving body; explores vocalsounds through imitationCA2.2(0) Responds to and explores musical rhythmsthrough movementCA3.1(0) Moves body with some intent and control inresponse to music or songs

9.1.M YT.E Respond to music and dance.

CA2.1(1) Expresses pleasure or excitement whenlistening to music; vocalizes some words in repetitivesongsCA2.2(1) Moves body in rhythm with musicCA3.1(1) Imitates some movements and sounds inresponse to cues in songs or fingerplays

9.1.M OT.E Respond to and communicate about musicand dance.


J. Technologies: Music and Movement CA2 Music, CA3 Movement and Dance, SS4Government, Economics, and Technology

9.1.M I.J Use technologies for producing music.CA2.1(0) Responds to and shows interest in musicalsounds by turning head or moving body; explores vocalsounds through imitation

9.1.M YT.J Use a variety of technologies for producingmusic or performing movements.

SS4.3(1) Uses trial and error to explore simplemechanisms on toys (switches, buttons, levers, dials,etc.)CA2.2(1) Moves body in rhythm with music

9.1.M OT.J Use a variety of technologies for producingmusic or performing movements.


B. Demonstration: Dramatic and Performance Play CA4 Dramatic Play and Imagination

9.1.D I.B Act out familiar scenarios. CA4.1(0) Moves to act on environment with intent andcontrol; vocalizes to get attention

9.1.D YT.B Act out familiar scenarios using objects withintended purpose.

CA4.2(1) Uses dolls and toys as if they were real;engages in pretend play with realistic objects

9.1.D OT.B Explore real or make- believe scenariosthrough dramatic play.

CA4.1(2) Uses imitation or pretend play to expresscreativity and imagination

E. Representation: Dramatic and Performance Play CA4 Dramatic Play and Imagination9.1.D OT.E Use imagination and creativity to expressself through dramatic play.

CA4.1(2) Uses imitation or pretend play to expresscreativity and imagination

CA4.2(2) Uses objects in new ways or in pretend play;uses multiple toy props; engages in pretend play to actout daily routines

A. Elements and Principles: Visual Arts CA1 Visual Arts9.1.V YT.A Demonstrate an understanding of basicelements of visual arts.

CA1.1(1) Uses a variety of materials in exploring andcreating age-appropriate artwork

9.1.V OT.A Know and use basic elements of visual arts. CA1.1(2) Chooses and participates in art activities, usingdifferent materials to create artwork

B. Demonstration: Visual Arts CA1 Visual Arts9.1.V I.B Combine a variety of materials to engage in theprocess of art.

CA1.1(0) Shows curiosity, exploring a wide variety ofart media through sensory experiences

9.1.V YT.B Combine a variety of materials to engage inthe process of art.

CA1.1(1) Uses a variety of materials in exploring andcreating age-appropriate artwork

9.1.V OT.B Combine a variety of materials to engage inthe process of art.

CA1.1(2) Chooses and participates in art activities, usingdifferent materials to create artwork

E. Representation: Visual Arts CA1 Visual Arts9.1.M OT.E Use imagination and creativity to expressself through the process of art.

CA1.1(2) Chooses and participates in art activities, usingdifferent materials to create artwork

J. Technologies: Visual Arts CA1 Visual Arts, SS4 Government, Economics, andTechnology

9.1.V I.J Use technologies in the process of creating art. CA1.1(0) Shows curiosity, exploring a wide variety ofart media through sensory experiences

9.1.V YT.J Use a variety of technologies in the processof creating art.

SS4.3(1) Uses trial and error to explore simplemechanisms on toys (switches, buttons, levers, dials,etc.)CA1.1(1) Uses a variety of materials in exploring andcreating age-appropriate artwork

9.1.V OT.J Use a variety of technologies in the processof creating art.


F. Identification: Critical Response to Words of Art CA1 Visual Arts

9.3 I.F Explore a variety of art forms.

CA1.1(0) Shows curiosity, exploring a wide variety ofart media through sensory experiencesCA1.2(0) Responds to or shows interest in visual stimuli(bright colors, toys, mobiles, stuffed animals, etc.)

9.3 YT.F Engage with a variety of art forms.

CA1.1(1) Uses a variety of materials in exploring andcreating age-appropriate artworkCA1.2(1) Shows interest in visual stimuli (wallhangings, photographs, paintings, etc.)

9.3 OT.F Communicate about a variety of art forms.

CA1.1(2) Chooses and participates in art activities, usingdifferent materials to create artworkCA1.2(2) Shows interest in own works of art and theworks of others with prompting

G. Critical Response: Critical Response to Works ofArt CA1 Visual Arts

9.3 I.G Respond to various art forms. CA1.2(0) Responds to or shows interest in visual stimuli(bright colors, toys, mobiles, stuffed animals, etc.)

9.3 YT.G Show interest in others' artistic expressions. CA1.2(1) Shows interest in visual stimuli (wallhangings, photographs, paintings, etc.)

9.3 OT.G Comment on characteristics of others' artisticexpressions.

CA1.2(2) Shows interest in own works of art and theworks of others with prompting

PD Health, Wellness, and Physical Development 3: Science, 5: Social-Emotional Development, 7:Physical Development and Health

B. Interaction of Body Systems SE1 Self-Awareness and Self-Concept

10.1 I.B Locate basic body parts when named by anadult.

SE1.1(0) Develops awareness of self as separate fromothers; reacts when hearing own name; begins to realizetheir own hands and feet belong to them; shows interestin mirror image

10.1 YT.B Locate basic body parts when asked.SE1.1(1) Becomes more aware of own body and others;consistently responds to name; recognizes self in mirror;uses pronouns "me" and "mine"

10.1 OT.B Identify and locate basic body parts.SE1.1(2) Shows awareness of some of owncharacteristics and takes pride in showing things they cando; uses name to refer to self

C. Nutrition PD1 Physical Health, Growth

10.1 OT.C Participate in experiences related to healthyfood choices.

PD1.2(2) Tries and consumes a variety of nutritiousfoods with prompting; chooses from healthy foods;knows some foods are better than others for our bodies

A. Health Practices, Products, and Services PD1 Physical Health, Growth

10.2 I.A Participate in fundamental practices for goodhealth.

PD1.1(0) Engages with caregivers in play that helpsdevelop arm, leg, and core strength (tummy time,reaching, grasping, pushing)PD1.2(0) Explores food with hands and fingers;coordinates sucking/chewing and swallowing, eventuallygrasping easy-to-handle foods

10.2 YT.A Engage in fundamental practices for goodhealth.

PD1.1(1) Participates in a variety of indoor and outdoorplay activities that develop strength in arms and legs;attempts new games with promptingPD1.2(1) Uses fingers and hands to grasp and eat fingerfoods and drink from cups

10.2 OT.A Discuss fundamental practices for goodhealth.

PD1.1(2) Participates in a variety of moderate tovigorous play activities for short periods of time; triesnew gamesPD1.2(2) Tries and consumes a variety of nutritiousfoods with prompting; chooses from healthy foods;knows some foods are better than others for our bodies

A. Safe and Unsafe Practices PD4 Safety Awareness and Self-Care

10.3 I.A Respond to basic safety words. PD4.1(0) Listens and watches adults (facial expressionsand voice tone) for cues of a harmful situation

10.3 YT.A Cooperate with basic safety practices. PD4.1(1) Looks for cues from adults to guide behaviorin possible harmful situation

10.3 OT.A Use and communicate about basic safetypractices.

PD4.1(2) Recognizes some harmful situations withguidance; begins to understand safe and unsafe behaviors

A. Control and Coordination PD2 Gross Motor Development

10.4 I.A Develop control of the body.

PD2.1(0) Begins to gain mobility, balance, and controlof body (scoots, crawls, sits upright, pulls up to stand)PD2.2(0) Begins to coordinate body movements(reaches, rolls, maintains upright posture when sittingand standing)

10.4 YT.A Control and coordinate the movement of thebody.

PD2.1(1) Gains mobility and ability to move from placeto place, demonstrating flexibility and balance (takesfirst steps, walks unassisted, stands unassisted,participates in simple balancing and stretching activities)PD2.2(1) Coordinates body movements (pulls self tostand, claps, pushes/pulls toys)

10.4 OT.A Combine and coordinate body movement.

PD2.1(2) Moves body to travel, demonstrating increasedflexibility and balance (walks well, begins to run, dances,performs simple stretching activities with adult help)PD2.2(2) Coordinates body movements to interact withsurroundings (climbs slide, moves up/down stairs,throws overhand, twists at waist, bends over to pick upitems, kicks a ball, begins to use pedals on ride-on toys)

B. Balance and Strength PD2 Gross Motor Development10.4 I.B Exhibit strength and balance in stationary bodymovements.

PD2.1(0) Begins to gain mobility, balance, and controlof body (scoots, crawls, sits upright, pulls up to stand)

10.4 YT.B Exhibit balance and strength when movingfrom place to place.

PD2.1(1) Gains mobility and ability to move from placeto place, demonstrating flexibility and balance (takesfirst steps, walks unassisted, stands unassisted,participates in simple balancing and stretching activities)PD2.2(1) Coordinates body movements (pulls self tostand, claps, pushes/pulls toys)

10.4 OT.B Demonstrate balance and strength whenperforming gross motor activities.

PD2.1(2) Moves body to travel, demonstrating increasedflexibility and balance (walks well, begins to run, dances,performs simple stretching activities with adult help)PD2.2(2) Coordinates body movements to interact withsurroundings (climbs slide, moves up/down stairs,throws overhand, twists at waist, bends over to pick upitems, kicks a ball, begins to use pedals on ride-on toys)

A. Strength, Coordination, and Muscle Control PD3 Fine Motor Development

10.5 I.A Use fingers and hands to accomplish actions.

PD3.1(0) Uses hands or feet to make contact with mouth,objects, or people, eventually using hands to grasp smallobjects between thumb and fingertips; transfers objectsfrom one hand to another; clapsPD3.2(0) Uses different actions on objects (kicks, pats,swipes, shakes)

10.5 YT.A Coordinate use of fingers, hands, and wriststo accomplish actions.

PD3.1(1) Uses both hands to hold and manipulateobjects (holds block and adds another block to top)

PD3.2(1) Coordinates hand and eye movements andcontrols small muscles when doing simple tasks (usestools for feeding, hammers pegs, uses large crayons forscribbling)

10.5 OT.A Coordinate use of fingers, hands, and wriststo accomplish actions.

PD3.1(2) Uses more refined hand and wrist movements(scribbles, stacks blocks, turns pages)PD3.2(2) Uses hands and eyes together to complete tasksrequiring a moderate amount of control (completes threeor four piece puzzles, thread beads with large holes, usesshape sorter)PD3.3(2) Gains control of small muscles while learningto use art media (uses scissors to snip; paints with largepaintbrushes, uses large crayons)

B. Eye/Hand Coordination PD3 Fine Motor Development

10.5 I.B Use eye and hand coordination to perform atask.


10.5 YT.B Coordinate eye and hand movements toperform a task.

PD3.1(1) Uses both hands to hold and manipulateobjects (holds block and adds another block to top)PD3.2(1) Coordinates hand and eye movements andcontrols small muscles when doing simple tasks (usestools for feeding, hammers pegs, uses large crayons forscribbling)

10.5 OT.B Coordinate eye and hand movements toperform a task.

PD3.1(2) Uses more refined hand and wrist movements(scribbles, stacks blocks, turns pages)PD3.2(2) Uses hands and eyes together to complete tasksrequiring a moderate amount of control (completes threeor four piece puzzles, thread beads with large holes, usesshape sorter)

C. Use of Tools PD3 Fine Motor Development, SC1 Observation andInquiry

10.5 I.C Manipulate basic tools.


10.5 YT.C Use basic tools.

SC1.2(1) Uses own body and adults as tools to helpmake observations and gather information.PD3.1(1) Uses both hands to hold and manipulateobjects (holds block and adds another block to top)

10.5 OT.C Use basic tools demonstrating refined skill.

SC1.2(2) Uses simple tools to observe things in theenvironment (sifter, water jug, magnifying glass).PD3.1(2) Uses more refined hand and wrist movements(scribbles, stacks blocks, turns pages)

SE Social and Emotional Development1: Language/Literacy, 4: Social Studies, 5:Social-Emotional Development, 6: Approaches toLearning

A. Manages Emotions and Behaviors SE4 Self-Regulation

16.1 I.A Demonstrate an emotional response to theenvironment.

SE4.1(0) Accepts comforting from a familiar adult,eventually discovering ways to self-soothe (stuffedanimal, thumb-sucking)

16.1 YT.A Demonstrate an emotional response inreaction to an experience.

SE4.1(1) Shows increasing regulation in accepting andfollowing daily routines and activities with familiaradults

16.1 OT.A Make connections between emotions andbehavior.


B. Influences of Personal Traits on Life Achievements SE1 Self-Awareness and Self-Concept16.1 I.B Demonstrate preference for specific objects andpeople.


16.1 YT.B Demonstrate preference for specific objects oractivities.

SE1.2(1) Develops and expresses preferences for food,objects, textures and may push away non-preferred items

16.1 OT.B Communicate preference for people, objects,and activities. SE1.2(2) Chooses favorite foods, objects, and activities

C. Resiliency SE2 Trust and Relationships16.1 I.C Use comfort of familiar experiences to explorenew activities and experiences.

SE2.1(0) Responds differently to familiar and unfamiliaradults; engages in behaviors that build relationships with

familiar adults; shows emotional connection andattachment to familiar adultsSE4.1(0) Accepts comforting from a familiar adult,eventually discovering ways to self-soothe (stuffedanimal, thumb-sucking)

16.1 YT.C Repeat familiar activity to gain comfort andconfidence.

SE2.1(1) Seeks familiar adults for cues about how torespond to environment for comfort and support; showsattachment to trusted adults

16.1 OT.C Approach new experiences with confidence.SE2.1(1) Seeks familiar adults for cues about how torespond to environment for comfort and support; showsattachment to trusted adults

D. Goal-Setting AL2 Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning

16.1 OT.D Establish goals independently.

AL2.1(2) Uses materials in new ways to accomplish atask or reach a goal; uses imitation or pretend play toexpress creativity and imagination; enjoys hearing sillystories and jokes

E. Identity Development SE1 Self-Awareness and Self-Concept

16.1 I.E Respond to self in mirror.

SE1.1(0) Develops awareness of self as separate fromothers; reacts when hearing own name; begins to realizetheir own hands and feet belong to them; shows interestin mirror image

16.1 YT.E Convey ownership of objects and people.SE1.1(1) Becomes more aware of own body and others;consistently responds to name; recognizes self in mirror;uses pronouns "me" and "mine"

16.1 OT.E Use language that indicates knowledge ofself.

SE1.1(2) Shows awareness of some of owncharacteristics and takes pride in showing things they cando; uses name to refer to self

A. Relationships- Trust and Attachment SE2 Trust and Relationships

16.2 I.A Show affection and bond with familiar adults.

SE2.1(0) Responds differently to familiar and unfamiliaradults; engages in behaviors that build relationships withfamiliar adults; shows emotional connection andattachment to familiar adults

16.2 YT.A Use trusted adult as a secure base from whichto explore the environment.

SE2.1(1) Seeks familiar adults for cues about how torespond to environment for comfort and support; showsattachment to trusted adults

16.2 OT.A Develop relationships that extend beyondtrusted adults.

SE2.1(2) Seeks ways to find comfort in new situations;shows emotional connection and attachment to others;goes to familiar adult; seeks comfort item (blanket, softtoy)

B. Diversity SE1 Self-Awareness and Self-Concept

16.2 I.B Notice differences in others.

SE1.1(0) Develops awareness of self as separate fromothers; reacts when hearing own name; begins to realizetheir own hands and feet belong to them; shows interestin mirror imageSE1.2(0) Shows preference for familiar people andobjects

16.2 YT.B Recognize similarities and differencesbetween self and others.

SE1.1(1) Becomes more aware of own body and others;consistently responds to name; recognizes self in mirror;uses pronouns "me" and "mine"

16.2 OT.B Communicate about similarities anddifferences between self and others.

SE1.1(2) Shows awareness of some of owncharacteristics and takes pride in showing things they cando; uses name to refer to self

C. Communication L1 Receptive Language (Listening), L2 ExpressiveLanguage (Speaking)

16.2 I.C Use sounds and gestures as a form of reciprocalcommunication.


16.2 YT.C Use sounds, gestures, and words as a form ofreciprocal communication.

L2.1(1) Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs, or wordsfor a variety of purposes to express needs and wantswhich are understood by familiar adults.

16.2 OT.C Engage in reciprocal conversations andinteractions with peers and adults.


D. Managing Interpersonal Conflicts SE3 Feelings and Emotions, SE4 Self-Regulation

16.2 I.D Express emotion relating to a conflict.

SE3.1(0) Responds to other children's feelings andemotions; becomes upset when another child criesSE3.2(0) Expresses a range of emotions related to basicneeds with facial expressions, body, and voice

16.2 YT.D Express emotion relating to a conflict.

SE3.2(1) Expresses a range of emotions related to aproblem or conflict, using body language, facialexpressions, and possibly words to communicate feelings

16.2 OT.D Communicate about a conflict and seek helpto solve.

SE3.2(2) Learns social skills, and eventually words, forexpressing feelings, needs, and wants; manages outburstswith adult help; begins to label feelings and emotions

E. Support- Asking for Help L2 Expressive Language (Speaking)

16.2 I.E Indicate needs through vocalizations and bodymovements.

L2.1(0) Uses and imitates sounds, gestures, or signs toexpress needs and wants.L2.2(0) Begins making specific sounds, gestures, facialexpressions to communicate.

16.2 YT.E Communicate needs.L2.1(1) Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs, or wordsfor a variety of purposes to express needs and wantswhich are understood by familiar adults.

16.2 OT.E Ask for help when needed.L2.1(2) Participates in simple two-way verbal ornonverbal (signs) conversations to express and talk aboutneeds, wants, experiences, and ideas.

A. Decision- Making Skills SE1 Self-Awareness and Self-Concept16.3 I.A Demonstrate preference for specific objects andpeople.


16.3 YT.A Make simple choices. SE1.2(1) Develops and expresses preferences for food,objects, textures and may push away non-preferred items

16.3 OT.A Recognize the consequences of choices.


B. Understanding Social Norms- Social IdentitySE4 Self-Regulation, SS3 Culture, Family, andCommunity, SS4 Government, Economics, andTechnology

16.3 I.B Respond to adult guidance about behavior.SE4.1(0) Accepts comforting from a familiar adult,eventually discovering ways to self-soothe (stuffedanimal, thumb-sucking)

16.3 YT.B Demonstrate basic understanding of rules.

SS4.1(1) Responds when an adult redirects behavior orgives simple instructionsSE4.1(1) Shows increasing regulation in accepting andfollowing daily routines and activities with familiaradults

16.3 OT.B Follow basic rules.

SS4.1(2) With adult support, carries out some classroomresponsibilities and follows simple rules; helps withsimple classroom jobsSE4.1(2) Begins to manage own behavior and showself-regulation; demonstrates increasing ability to copewith stress; calms self with soothing techniques withadult support; understands and finds comfort in routines,rules, or limitations

C. Responsible Active Engagement- Empathy SE3 Feelings and Emotions

16.3 I.C React to others' expressions of emotion. SE3.1(0) Responds to other children's feelings andemotions; becomes upset when another child cries

16.3 YT.C Engage in empathy and compassion in somesituations.

SE3.1(1) Begins to show concern for others(comforts/hugs others)

16.3 OT.C Demonstrate empathy and compassion forothers.

SE3.1(2) Recognizes other children's feelings andemotions; communicates concern and tries to comfortothers verbally and physically

Source: Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department ofHuman Services, 2016.

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