Early Childhood Development Standards

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CD.PK.2.1. Demonstrates the ability to sort and classify objects by one attribute (e.g., color, size, shape).

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By the end of the activity, children will sort a set of 10 mixed-color blocks into two groups based on color with 100% accuracy.

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CD.K.1.2. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and recreate simple patterns (e.g., AB, ABB).

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During the pattern block activity, children will recreate an AB pattern using 5 pattern blocks, and then create their own AB pattern of at least 5 pattern blocks.

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LAL.PK.3.1. Listens attentively to stories and conversations.

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During story time, children will respond to at least 3 comprehension questions about the story with relevant answers.

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LAL.K.2.1. Recognizes and produces rhyming words.

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Given a set of 5 picture cards, children will identify the rhyming pair within each set, and then produce a new rhyming word for 3 of the pairs.

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SED.PK.2.1. Demonstrates the ability to take turns and share with others.

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During the block building activity, each child will take at least 2 turns building with the blocks and share materials with another child.

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SED.K.3.2. Identifies and expresses a range of emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry).

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Using emotion picture cards, children will correctly identify and verbally express the emotion shown on 4 out of 5 cards.

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PD.PK.1.2. Demonstrates the ability to perform simple locomotor movements (e.g., walking, running, jumping).

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During the obstacle course activity, children will successfully complete the course, demonstrating walking, jumping, and running.

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PD.K.2.1. Demonstrates fine motor skills through activities such as cutting, drawing, and manipulating small objects.

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During the art activity, children will cut a straight line on a piece of paper, draw a recognizable shape, and manipulate small beads onto a string.

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PD.K.2.2. Demonstrates hand-eye coordination through activities such as catching, throwing, and kicking a ball.

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During the outdoor play session, children will catch a ball thrown from a short distance, throw a ball to a partner, and kick a stationary ball towards a target.

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SED.K.3.3. Demonstrates understanding of personal space and boundaries.

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In a group activity, children will practice maintaining personal space by standing an arm's length apart from each other and respecting others' boundaries during play.