Teaching Strategies GOLD Objectives for Development & Learning: Birth Through Kindergarten

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1 Assessment Alignment of Teaching Strategies GOLD Objectives for Development & Learning: Birth Through Kindergarten with

2 Alignment of Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards 2011 (Birth Through Age 4) With Teaching Strategies GOLD Objectives for Development & Learning: Birth Through Kindergarten This document aligns the specific domains, sub domains, and standards in Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards 2011 with the objectives, dimensions, and indicators of the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment system. Particular standards in the Florida Standards document related to Health and Wellness are not addressed in Teaching Strategies GOLD. This is shown as N/A in the alignment. References Heroman, C., Burts, D. C., Berke, K., & Bickart, T. (2010). Teaching Strategies GOLD objectives for development & learning: Birth through kindergarten. Washington, DC: Teaching Strategies, Inc. Florida State Department of Education. (Rev.) (2011). Florida early learning and developmental standards. Tallahassee, FL: Author. Retrieved October 5, 2011 from 1

3 Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards 2010 Teaching Strategies GOLD Objectives for Development & Learning: Birth Through Kindergarten Domain: Physical Development Birth to 8 Months A. GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Shows characteristics of appropriate health and development 4. Demonstrates traveling skills 1 emerging to 2. Moves to explore immediate environment 6. Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills 1 emerging to 2. Reaches, grasps, and releases objects 2. Demonstrates beginning signs of balance, control, and coordination 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 1 emerging to 2. Balances while exploring immediate environment B. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Demonstrates visual abilities that support healthy growth and development 2. Demonstrates beginning signs of strength, control, and eye hand coordination 6. Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills 1 emerging to 2. Reaches, grasps, and releases objects 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 1 emerging to 2. Reaches for, touches, and holds objects purposefully 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 1 emerging to 2. Reaches for, touches, and holds objects purposefully C. SELF HELP 1. Demonstrates beginning participation in self care 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 1 emerging to 2. Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs 2. Participates in basic health and safety routines 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1 emerging to 2. Responds to changes in an adult s tone of voice and expressions 2

4 D. HEALTH 1. Shows characteristics of good nutritional health N/A 2. Exhibits auditory abilities that support healthy growth and development N/A 3. Shows characteristics of good oral health N/A 4. Shows basic physical needs are met N/A 8 TO 18 MONTHS A. GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Shows characteristics of appropriate health and development 4. Demonstrates traveling skills 3 emerging to 4. Experiments with different ways of moving 2. Demonstrates increased balance, control, and coordination 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 3 emerging to 4. Experiments with different ways of balancing B. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Demonstrates visual abilities that support healthy growth and development 6. Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills 3 emerging to 4. Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 4. Uses fingers and whole arm movements to manipulate and explore objects 2. Demonstrates increased strength, control, and eye hand coordination 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 4. Uses fingers and whole arm movements to manipulate and explore objects C. SELF HELP 1. Demonstrates increased participation in self care 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 2. Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs 2. Participates in basic health and safety routines 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 2. Responds to changes in an adult s tone of voice and expressions 3

5 D. HEALTH 1. Shows characteristics of good nutritional health N/A 2. Exhibits auditory abilities to support healthy growth and development N/A 3. Shows characteristics of good oral health N/A 4. Shows basic physical needs are met N/A 18 TO 24 MONTHS A. GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Shows characteristics of appropriate health and development 4. Demonstrates traveling skills 4. Experiments with different ways of moving 2. Demonstrates improved signs of balance, control, and coordination 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 4. Experiments with different ways of balancing 6. Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills 4. Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements B. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Demonstrates visual abilities to support healthy growth and development 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 4. Uses fingers and whole arm movements to manipulate and explore objects 2. Demonstrates improved strength, control, and eye hand coordination 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 4. Uses fingers and whole arm movements to manipulate and explore objects 7b. Uses writing and drawing tools 2. Grasps drawing and writing tools, jabbing at paper C. SELF HELP 1. Demonstrates participation in self care 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 4. Seeks to do things for self 2. Participates in basic health and safety routines 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 4. Accepts redirection from adults 4

6 D. HEALTH 1. Shows characteristics of good nutritional health N/A 2. Exhibits auditory abilities to support healthy growth and development N/A 3. Shows characteristics of good oral health N/A 4. Shows basic physical needs are met N/A TWO YEAR OLDS A. GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Shows characteristics of appropriate health and development 4. Demonstrates traveling skills 5 emerging to 6. Moves purposefully from place to place with control 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 5 emerging to 6. Sustains balance during simple movement experiences 2. Demonstrates advancing balance, control, and coordination 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 5 emerging to 6. Sustains balance during simple movement experiences 6. Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills 5 emerging to 6. Manipulates balls or similar objects with flexible body movements B. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Develops visual abilities to support healthy growth and development 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 6. Uses refined wrist and finger movements 2. Demonstrates advancing strength, control, and eye hand coordination 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 6. Uses refined wrist and finger movements 7b. Uses writing and drawing tools 4. Grips drawing and writing tools with whole hand but may use wholearm movements to make marks C. SELF HELP 1. Demonstrates advancing participation in self care 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 5 emerging to 6. Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs 5

7 2. Participates in basic health and safety routines 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 5 emerging to 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders D. HEALTH 1. Exhibits auditory abilities to support healthy growth and development N/A 2. Shows characteristics of good oral health N/A 3. Shows basic physical needs are met N/A THREE YEAR OLDS A. GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Shows characteristics of appropriate health and development 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 6. Sustains balance during simple movement experiences 2. Demonstrates increasing control of large muscles 6. Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills 4. Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements 3. Demonstrates increasing coordination of large muscles 4. Demonstrates traveling skills 6. Moves purposefully from place to place with control B. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Demonstrates increasing control of small muscles 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 4. Uses fingers and whole arm movements to manipulate and explore objects 2. Shows improving hand eye coordination 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 6. Uses refined wrist and finger movements 3. Uses various drawing and art tools with developing coordination 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7b. Uses writing and drawing tools 4. Grips drawing and writing tools with whole hand but may use whole arm movements to make marks C. SELF HELP 1. Actively participates in self care 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 6. Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs 6

8 2. Actively takes part in basic health and safety routines 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders D. HEALTH 1. Exhibits auditory abilities to support healthy growth and development N/A 2. Shows characteristics of good oral health N/A 3. Shows physical needs are met N/A FOUR YEAR OLDS A. HEALTH AND WELLNESS 1. Shows characteristics of good health to facilitate learning N/A 2. Shows visual abilities to facilitate learning and healthy growth and N/A development 3. Demonstrates auditory ability to facilitate learning and healthy growth and N/A development 4. Demonstrates characteristics of good oral health and performs oral hygiene routines 5. Shows familiarity with health care providers in relation to health and wellness 6. Demonstrates self control, interpersonal, and social skills in relation to mental health 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 30. Shows basic understanding of people and how they live 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1a. Manages feelings 8. Controls strong emotions in an appropriate manner most of the time 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 7. Shows basic physical needs are met N/A 8. Actively takes part in basic health and safety routines 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 7

9 9. Participates in physical fitness activities 29. Demonstrates knowledge about self 10. Makes healthy food choices 29. Demonstrates knowledge about self B. SELF HELP 1. Actively participates in self care 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 8. Takes responsibility for own well being 2. Helps carry out classroom routines 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders C. GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Demonstrates increasing motor control and balance 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 6. Sustains balance during simple movement experiences 2. Demonstrates the ability to combine movements for gross motor skills 4. Demonstrates traveling skills 8. Coordinates complex movements in play and games D. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 1. Demonstrates increasing control of small motor muscles to perform simple tasks 6. Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills 6. Manipulates balls or similar objects with flexible body movements 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 8. Uses small, precise finger and hand movements 2. Uses eye hand coordination to perform fine motor tasks 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 8. Uses small, precise finger and hand movements 3. Shows beginning control of writing by using various drawing and art tools with increasing coordination 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7b. Uses writing and drawing tools 6. Holds drawing and writing tools by using a three point finger grip but may hold the instrument too close to one end 8

10 Domain: APPROACHES TO LEARNING BIRTH TO 8 MONTHS A. EAGERNESS & CURIOSITY 1. Shows awareness of and interest in the environment 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 1 emerging to 2. Uses senses to explore the immediate environment B. PERSISTENCE 1. Attends to sights, sounds, and people for brief and increasing periods of time and tries to produce interesting and pleasurable outcomes C. CREATIVITY & INVENTIVENESS 1. Notices and shows interest in and excitement with familiar objects, people, and events 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 1 emerging to 2. Pays attention to sights and sounds 11b. Persists 1 emerging to 2. Repeats actions to obtain similar results 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 1 emerging to 2. Imitates others in using objects in new and/or unanticipated ways 8 TO 18 MONTHS A. EAGERNESS & CURIOSITY 1. Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 2. Uses senses to explore the immediate environment B. PERSISTENCE 1. Pays attention briefly and persists in repetitive tasks 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 2. Pays attentions to sights and sounds 11b. Persists 2. Repeats actions to obtain similar results C. CREATIVITY & INVENTIVENESS 1. Approaches and explores new experiences in familiar settings 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 2. Imitates others in using objects in new and/or unanticipated ways 9

11 18 TO 24 MONTHS A. EAGERNESS & CURIOSITY 1. Shows increased eagerness and curiosity as a learner 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 4. Explores and investigates ways to make something happen B. PERSISTENCE 1. Pays attention for longer periods of time and persists at preferred activities 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 4. Sustains interest in working on a task, especially when adults offer suggestions, questions, and comments 11b. Persists 4. Practices an activity many times until successful C. CREATIVITY & INVENTIVENESS 1. Explores the various new properties and uses for familiar objects and experiences 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 2. Imitates others in using objects in new and/or unanticipated ways TWO YEAR OLDS A. EAGERNESS & CURIOSITY 1. Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 4. Explores and investigates ways to make something happen B. PERSISTENCE 1. Spends more time engaging in child initiated activities and seek and accept help when encountering a problem 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 4. Sustains interest in working on a task, especially when adults offer suggestions, questions, and comments 11b. Persists 4. Practices an activity many times until successful C. CREATIVITY & INVENTIVENESS 1. Explores the environment with purpose and flexibility 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11c. Solves problems 4. Observes and imitates how other people solve problems; asks for a 10

12 solution and uses it 11e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 4. Uses creativity and imagination during play and routine tasks THREE YEAR OLDS A. EAGERNESS & CURIOSITY 1. Shows curiosity and is eager to learn new things and have new experiences 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 6. Shows eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas B. PERSISTENCE 1. Sustains attention for brief periods and finds help when needed 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 4. Sustains interest in working on a task, especially when adults offer suggestions, questions, and comments 11b. Persists 4. Practices an activity many times until successful C. CREATIVITY & INVENTIVENESS 1. Approaches daily activities with creativity and inventiveness 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 4. Uses creativity and imagination during play and routine tasks D. PLANNING & REFLECTION 1. Shows initial signs of planning and learning from their experiences 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11b. Persists 6. Plans and pursues a variety of appropriately challenging tasks 12. Remembers and connects experiences 12b. Makes connections 6. Draws on everyday experiences and applies this knowledge to a similar situation FOUR YEAR OLDS A. EAGERNESS & CURIOSITY 1. Shows curiosity and is eager to learn new things and have new experiences 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 11

13 6. Shows eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas B. PERSISTENCE 1. Attends to tasks for a brief period and seeks help when needed 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 6. Sustains work on age appropriate, interesting tasks; can ignore most distractions and interruptions 11b. Persists 6. Plans and pursues a variety of appropriately challenging tasks C. CREATIVITY 1. Approaches daily activities with creativity 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 6. Changes plans if a better idea is thought of or proposed D. PLANNING & REFLECTION 1. Shows initial signs of planning and learning from experiences 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11b. Persists 6. Plans and pursues a variety of appropriately challenging tasks 12. Remembers and connects experiences 12b. Makes connections 6. Draws on everyday experiences and applies this knowledge to a similar situation SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT BIRTH TO 8 MONTHS A. TRUST & EMOTIONAL SECURITY 1. Experiences and develops secure relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 1 emerging to 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 2. Responds to the environment 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1 emerging to 2. Responds to changes in an adult s tone of voice and expression 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 12

14 1 emerging to 2. Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs B. SELF REGULATION 1. Develops early emotional regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1a. Manages feelings 1 emerging to 2. Uses adult support to calm self 2. Develops early behavioral regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1 emerging to 2. Responds to changes in an adult s tone of voice and expression 3. Develops early social problem solving 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1 emerging to 2. Responds to changes in an adult s tone of voice and expression C. SELF CONCEPT 1. Forms and maintains mutual relationships with others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 1 emerging to 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 2. Becomes aware of oneself as a unique individual while still connected to others 3. Demonstrates emerging sense of competence and confidence in growing abilities 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 1 emerging to 2. Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 1 emerging to 2. Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs 8 TO 18 MONTHS A. TRUST & EMOTIONAL SECURITY 1. Experiences and develops secure relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 2c. Interacts with peers 13

15 1 emerging to 2. Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions 2. Responds to the environment 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 2. Responds to changes in an adult s tone of voice and expression 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 2. Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs B. SELF REGULATION 1. Demonstrates developing emotional regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1a. Manages feelings 2. Uses adult support to calm self 2. Demonstrates developing behavior regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 2. Responds to changes in an adult s tone of voice and expression 3. Demonstrates developing social problem solving 3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations 3b. Solves social problems 1 emerging to 2. Expresses feelings during a conflict C. SELF CONCEPT 1. Forms and maintains mutual relationships with others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 3 emerging to 4. Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world 2c. Interacts with peers 1 emerging to 2. Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions 2d. Makes friends 1 emerging to 2. Seeks a preferred playmate; shows pleasure when seeing a friend 2. Becomes aware of oneself as a unique individual while still connected to others 3. Demonstrates increasing sense of competence and confidence in growing abilities 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 3 emerging to 4. Seeks to do things for self 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 3 emerging to 4. Seeks to do things for self 14

16 18 TO 24 MONTHS A. TRUST & EMOTIONAL SECURITY 1. Forms and maintains secure relationships with others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 4. Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world 2b. Responds to emotional cues 2. Reacts to others emotional expressions 2c. Interacts with peers 2. Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions 2. Responds to the environment 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 4. Accepts redirection from adults 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 4. Seeks to do things for self B. SELF REGULATION 1. Demonstrates increasing emotional regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1a. Manages feelings 4. Comforts self by seeking out special object or person 2. Demonstrates increasing behavior regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 4. Accepts redirection from adults 3. Demonstrates increasing social problem solving 3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations 3b. Solves social problems 2. Expresses feelings during a conflict C. SELF CONCEPT 1. Forms and maintains mutual relationships with others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 4. Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world 2. Becomes aware of self as a unique individual while still connected to others 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 4. Seeks to do things for self 15

17 3. Demonstrates increasing sense of competence and confidence in growing abilities 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 4. Seeks to do things for self TWO YEAR OLDS A. TRUST & EMOTIONAL SECURITY 1. Forms and maintains secure relationships with others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 6. Manages separations without distress and engages with trusted adults 2c. Interacts with peers 2. Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions 2. Responds to the environment 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 4. Accepts redirection from adults 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 5 emerging to 6. Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs B. SELF REGULATION 1. Demonstrates increasing emotional regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1a. Manages feelings 4. Comforts self by seeking out special object or person 2. Demonstrates increasing behavior regulation 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 4. Accepts redirection from adults 3. Demonstrates increasing social problem solving 3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations 3b. Solves social problems 4. Seeks adult help to resolve social problems C. SELF CONCEPT 1. Forms and maintains mutual relationships with others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 6. Manages separations without distress and engages with trusted adults 2d. Makes friends 2. Seeks a preferred playmate; shows pleasure when seeing a friend 2. Becomes aware of oneself as a unique individual while still connected to 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 16

18 others 3. Demonstrates increasing sense of competence and confidence in growing abilities THREE YEAR OLDS A. PRO SOCIAL BEHAVIORS 1. Develops positive relationships and interacts comfortably with familiar adults 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 6. Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 6. Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 6. Manages separations without distress and engages with trusted adults 2. Interacts with and develops positive relationships with peers 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2c. Interacts with peers 4. Uses successful strategies for entering groups 3. Joins in group activities and experiences within early learning environments 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2c. Interacts with peers 4. Uses successful strategies for entering groups 3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations 3a. Balances needs and rights of self and others 4. Takes turns 4. Shows care and concern for others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2b. Responds to emotional cues 4. Demonstrates concern about the feelings of others B. SELF REGULATION 1. Follows simple rules and familiar routines with support 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 5 emerging to 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 2. Begins to use materials with increasing care and safety 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 5 emerging to 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 17

19 3. Adapts to transitions with support 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 5 emerging to 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 4. Shows developing ability to solve social problems with support from familiar adults C. SELF CONCEPT 1.Shows growing confidence in their abilities 3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations 3b. Solves social problems 4. Seeks adult help to resolve social problems 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 6. Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs 2. Begins to independently initiate and direct some experiences 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 6. Shows eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas FOUR YEAR OLDS A. SELF REGULATION a. Affective 1. Demonstrates growing autonomy and independence, indicated by increasing self care and willing participation in daily routines, when given a consistent and predictable environment 2. Begins to recognize, then internally manage and regulate, the expression of emotions both positive and negative, with teacher support and multiple experiences over time b. Life/Adaptive 1. Follows simple rules, agreements, and familiar routines with teacher support and multiple experiences over time 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 8. Takes responsibility for own well being 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1a. Manages feelings 8. Controls strong emotions in an appropriate manner most of the time 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 2. Begins to use materials with increasing care and safety 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 18

20 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders 3. Adapts to transitions with increasing independence 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 6. Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders B. RELATIONSHIPS a. Self 1. Shows increasing confidence in their own abilities 1. Regulates own emotions and behaviors 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 8. Takes responsibility for own well being b. Peers 1. Interacts with and develops positive relationships with peers 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2c. Interacts with peers 6. Initiates, joins in, and sustains positive interactions with a small group of two to three children 2. Develops special friendships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2d. Makes friends 6. Establishes a special friendship with one other child, but the friendship might only last a short while 3. Shows care and concern for others 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2b. Responds to emotional cues 4. Demonstrates concern about the feelings of others c. Adults 1. Develops positive relationships and interacts comfortably with familiar adults C. SOCIAL PROBLEM SOLVING 1. Shows developing ability to solve social problems with support from familiar adults 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 8. Engages with trusted adults as resources and to share mutual interests 3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations 3b. Solves social problems 4. Seeks adult help to resolve social problems 19

21 2. Develops an initial understanding of bullying, with support from familiar adults 3. Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations 3b. Solves social problems 6. Suggests solutions to social problems LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION, AND EMERGENT LITERACY BIRTH TO 8 MONTHS A. LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING 1. Responds to frequently heard sounds and words 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8a. Comprehends language 1 emerging to 2. Shows an interest in the speech of others B. COMMUNICATING & SPEAKING 1. Uses a variety of sounds and movements to communicate 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 1 emerging to 2. Vocalizes and gestures to communicate 9b. Speaks clearly 1 emerging to 2. Babbles strings of single consonant sounds and combines sounds C. EARLY READING 1. Shows enjoyment of the sounds and rhythms of language 17. Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses 17a. Uses and appreciates books 1 emerging to 2. Shows interest in books D. EARLY WRITING 1. Develops eye hand coordination and more intentional hand control 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 1 emerging to 2. Reaches for, touches, and holds objects purposefully 2. Watches activities of others and imitates sounds, facial expressions, and actions 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 1 emerging to 2. Pays attention to sights and sounds 8 TO 18 MONTHS A. LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING 1. Shows an increased understanding of gestures and words 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8a. Comprehends language 2. Shows an interest in the speech of others 20

22 B. COMMUNICATING & SPEAKING 1. Uses consistent sounds, gestures, and some words to communicate 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 3 emerging to 4. Names familiar people, animals, and objects 9b. Speaks clearly 3 emerging to 4. Uses some words and word like sounds and is understood by most familiar people C. EARLY READING 1. Builds and uses vocabulary with language, pictures, and books 15. Demonstrates phonological awareness 15a. Notices and discriminates rhyme 1 emerging to 2. Joins in rhyming songs and games 17. Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses 17a. Uses and appreciates books 2. Shows interest in books D. EARLY WRITING 1. Uses tools to make scribbles 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7a. Uses fingers and hands 2. Reaches for, touches, and holds objects purposefully 7b. Uses writing and drawing tools 1 emerging to 2. Grasps drawing and writing tools, jabbing at paper 2. Repeats actions that symbolize ideas 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11b. Persists 2. Repeats actions to obtain similar results 18 TO 24 MONTHS A. LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING 1. Gains meaning through listening 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8a. Comprehends language 4. Identifies familiar people, animals, and objects when prompted B. COMMUNICATING & SPEAKING 1. Uses a number of words and uses words together 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 21

23 4. Names familiar people, animals, and objects 9b. Speaks clearly 4. Uses some words and word like sounds and is understood by most familiar people 9c. Uses conventional grammar 2. Uses one or two word sentences or phrases 2. Attends to and tries to take part in conversations 10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills 10a. Engages in conversations 2. Engages in simple back and forth exchanges with others C. EARLY READING 1. Learns that pictures represent real objects, events, and ideas (stories) 12. Remembers and connects experiences 12b. Makes connections 2. Looks for familiar persons when they are named; relates objects to events 14. Uses symbols and images to represent something not present 14a. Thinks symbolically 2. Recognizes peoples, objects, and animals in pictures or photographs 2. Shows motivation to read 17. Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses 17a. Uses and appreciates books 2. Shows interest in books D. EARLY WRITING 1. Makes purposeful marks on paper 7. Demonstrates fine motor strength and coordination 7b. Uses writing and drawing tools 2. Grasps drawing and writing tools, jabbing at paper 2. Uses beginning representation through play that imitates familiar routines 14. Uses symbols and images to represent something not present 14b. Engages in sociodramatic play 2. Imitates actions of others during play; uses real objects as props TWO YEAR OLDS A. LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING 1. Gains meaning through listening 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8a. Comprehends language 22

24 4. Identifies familiar people, animals, and objects when prompted B. COMMUNICATING & SPEAKING 1. Speaks clearly enough to be understood by most listeners 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9b. Speaks clearly 4. Uses some words and word like sounds and is understood by most familiar people 9c. Uses conventional grammar 4. Uses three to four word sentences; may omit some words or use some words incorrectly 2. Participates in conversations. 10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills 10a. Engages in conversations 4. Initiates and attends to brief conversations C. EARLY READING 1. Shows growing interest in print and books 17. Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses 17a. Uses and appreciates books 4. Orients book correctly; turns pages from the front of the book to the back; recognizes familiar books by their covers 18. Comprehends and responds to books and other texts 18c. Retells stories 2. Retells some events from a familiar story with close adults prompting 2. Shows motivation to read 18. Comprehends and responds to books and other texts 18b. Uses emergent reading skills 2. Pretends to read a familiar book, treating each page as a separate unit; names and describes what is on each page, using pictures as cues D. EARLY WRITING 1. Uses scribbles, marks, and drawings to convey messages 19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills 19b. Writes to convey meaning 1. Scribbles or marks 2. Uses more complicated imitative play as symbolic thought processes and mental concepts or pictures are developed 14. Uses symbols and images to represent something not present 14b. Engages in sociodramatic play 4. Acts out familiar or imaginary scenarios; may use props to stand for 23

25 something else THREE YEAR OLDS A. LISTENING AND UNDERSTANDING 1. Listens to and understands spoken language 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8a. Comprehends language 6. Responds appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories 2. Shows understanding by following simple directions 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8b. Follows directions 4. Follows simple requests not accompanied by gestures B. COMMUNICATING AND SPEAKING 1. Shows improving expressive communication skills 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 4. Names familiar people, animals, and objects 10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills 10a. Engages in conversations 4. Initiates and attends to brief conversations 2. Shows increased vocabulary and uses language for many purposes 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 4. Names familiar people, animals, and objects C. EARLY READING 1. Shows an appreciation and enjoyment of reading 17. Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses 17a. Uses and appreciates books 4. Orients book correctly; turns pages from the front of the book to the back; recognizes familiar books by their covers 18. Comprehends and responds to books and other texts 18a.Interacts during read alouds and book conversations 4. Asks and answers questions about the text; refers to pictures 2. Demonstrates beginning phonological awareness 15. Demonstrates phonological awareness 15a. Notices and discriminates rhyme 24

26 4. Fills in the missing rhyming word; generates rhyming words spontaneously 15b. Notices and discriminates alliteration 2. Sings songs and recites rhymes and refrains with repeating initial sounds 15c. Notices and discriminates smaller and smaller units of sound 2. Hears and shows awareness of separate words in sentences 3. Shows awareness of letters and symbols 17. Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses 17b. Uses print concepts 2. Shows understanding that text is meaningful and can be read 4. Demonstrates comprehension and responds to stories 18. Comprehends and responds to books and other texts 18a. Interacts during read alouds and book conversations 4. Asks and answers questions about the text; refers to pictures D. EARLY WRITING 1. Begins to use writing, pictures, and play to express ideas 14. Uses symbols and images to represent something not present 14a. Thinks symbolically 4. Draws or constructs, and then identifies what it is 2. Shows beginning writing skills by making letter like shapes and scribbles to write FOUR YEAR OLDS A. LISTENING AND UNDERSTANDING 1.Increases knowledge through listening 19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills 19b. Writes to convey meaning 3. Mock letters or letter like forms 19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills 19a. Writes name 3. Mock letters or letter like forms 19b. Writes to convey meaning 3. Mock letters or letter like forms 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8a. Comprehends language 6. Responds appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories 25

27 2.Follows multi step directions B. SPEAKING 1.Speech is understood by both a familiar and an unfamiliar peer or adult C. VOCABULARY 1.Shows an understanding of words and their meanings 2.Shows increased vocabulary to describe many objects, actions, and events D. SENTENCES AND STRUCTURE 1. Uses age appropriate grammar in conversations and increasingly complex phrases and sentences 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8b. Follows directions 6. Follows directions of two or more steps that relate to familiar objects and experiences 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9b. Speaks clearly 6. Is understood by most people; may mispronounce new, long, or unusual words 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 6. Describes and tells the use of many familiar terms 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 6. Describes and tells the use of many familiar terms 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9c. Uses conventional grammar 6. Uses complete, four to six word sentences 10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills 10a. Engages in conversations 6. Engages in conversations of at least three exchanges 2. Connects phrases and sentences to build ideas 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9c. Uses conventional grammar 6. Uses complete, four to six word sentences E. CONVERSATION 1. Uses language to express needs and feelings, share experiences, predict outcomes, and resolve problems 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9d. Tells about another time or place 4. Tells simple stories about objects, events, and people not present; lacks many details and a conventional beginning, middle, and end 26

28 2. Initiates, ask questions, and responds to adults and peers in a variety of settings 10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills 10a. Engages in conversations 6. Engages in conversations of at least three exchanges 3. Uses appropriate language and style for context 10. Uses appropriate conversational and other communication skills 10b. Uses social rules of language 6. Uses acceptable language and social rules while communicating with others; may need reminders F. EMERGENT READING 1. Shows motivation for reading 17. Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses 17a. Uses and appreciates books 6. Knows some features of a book (title, author, illustrator); connects specific books to authors 18. Comprehends and responds to books and other texts 18a. Interacts during read alouds and book conversations 6. Identifies story related problems, events, and resolutions during conversations with an adult 18b. Uses emergent reading skills 4. Pretends to read using some of the language from the text; describes the action across pages using pictures to order the events; may need prompts from adult 2. Shows age appropriate phonological awareness 15. Demonstrates phonological awareness 15a. Notices and discriminates rhyme 6. Decides whether two words rhyme 15b. Notices and discriminates alliteration 6. Matches beginning sounds of some words 15c. Notices and discriminates smaller and smaller units of sound 4. Hears and shows awareness of separate syllables in words 3. Shows alphabetic knowledge 16. Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet 16a. Identifies and names letters 4. Recognizes as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name 16b. Uses letter sound knowledge 4. Produces the correct sounds for letters 27

29 4. Demonstrates comprehension of text read aloud 18. Comprehends and responds to books and other texts 18a. Interacts during read alouds and book conversations 6. Identifies story related problems, events, and resolutions during conversations with an adult G. EMERGENT WRITING 1. Shows motivation to engage in written expression 19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills 19b. Writes to convey meaning 4. Letter strings 2. Uses scribbling, letter like shapes, and letters that are clearly different from drawing to represent thoughts and ideas 19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills 19b. Writes to convey meaning 4. Letter strings 3. Demonstrates age appropriate ability to write letters 19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills 19a. Writes name 5. Partially accurate name 19b. Writes to convey meaning 5. Early invented spelling 4. Demonstrates knowledge of purposes, functions, and structure of written composition 19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills 19b. Writes to convey meaning 4. Letter strings COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BIRTH TO 8 MONTHS A. EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY 1. Responds in simple ways to people and objects 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11a. Attends and engages 1 emerging to 2. Pays attention to sights and sounds 2. Establishes primary relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 1 emerging to 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 3. Begins to actively seek out responses 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 1 emerging to 2. Uses senses to explore the immediate environment 28

30 B. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND MEMORY 1. Responds in simple ways to people and objects 12. Remembers and connects experiences 12a. Recognizes and recalls 1 emerging to 2. Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen 2. Establishes primary relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 1 emerging to 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 3. Begins to make things happen 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11b. Persists 1 emerging to 2. Repeats actions to obtain similar results C. PROBLEM SOLVING & CREATIVE EXPRESSION 1. Responds in simple ways to people and objects 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11c. Solves problems 1 emerging to 2. Reacts to a problem; seeks to achieve a specific goal 2. Establishes primary relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 1 emerging to 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 3. Begins to make things happen 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11b. Persists 1 emerging to 2. Repeats actions to obtain similar results 8 TO 18 MONTHS A. EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY 1. Responds in varied ways to people and objects 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8b. Follows directions 3 emerging to 4. Follows simple requests not accompanied by gestures 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 2. Uses senses to explore the immediate environment 29

31 2. Establishes more complex relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 3. Initiates more events 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11b. Persists 2. Repeats actions to obtain similar results B. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND MEMORY 1. Responds in varied ways to people and objects 12. Remembers and connects experiences 12a. Recognizes and recalls 2. Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen 12b. Makes connections 2. Looks for familiar persons when they are named; relates objects to events 2. Establishes more complex relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 2c. Interacts with peers 2. Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions 3. Initiates more events 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11b. Persists 2. Repeats actions to obtain similar results 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 2. Uses senses to explore the immediate environment C. PROBLEM SOLVING & CREATIVE EXPRESSION 1. Responds in varied ways to people and objects 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11c. Solves problems 1 emerging to 2. Reacts to a problem; seeks to achieve a specific goal 2. Establishes more complex relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 2. Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults 30

32 3. Initiates more events. 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11c. Solves problems 1 emerging to 2. Reacts to a problem; seeks to achieve a specific goal 18 TO 24 MONTHS A. EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY 1. Shows more complex responses to people and objects 8. Listens to and understands increasingly complex language 8b. Follows directions 4. Follows simple requests not accompanied by gestures 9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs 9c. Uses conventional grammar 2. Uses one or two word sentences or phrases 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 2. Uses senses to explore the immediate environment 2. Expands relationships 2. Establishes and sustains positive relationships 2a. Forms relationships with adults 4. Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world 2c. Interacts with peers 2. Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions 3. Initiates more complex interactions 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 11d. Shows curiosity and motivation 4. Explores and investigates ways to make something happen B. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND MEMORY 1. Shows more complex responses to people and objects 12. Remembers and connects experiences 12a. Recognizes and recalls 2. Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen 12b. Makes connections 2. Looks for familiar persons when they are named; relates objects to events 31