Shows eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas
Changes plans if a better idea is thought of or proposed.
Tells about experiences in order, provides details, and evaluates the experience; recalls 3 or 4 items removed from view
Draws on everyday experiences and applies this knowledge to a similar situation
Shows strong attention skills during preferred activities
reasoning + concept development
classification
Groups objects by one characteristic; then regroups them using a different characteristic and indicates the reason
using symbols
Uses symbols and images to represent something not present
Plans and then uses drawings, constructions, movements, and dramatizations to represent ideas
Interacts with two or more children during pretend play, assigning and/or assuming roles and discussing actions; sustains play scenario for up to 10 minutes
math
numbers
Recites numbers in order to ten with increasing accuracy
Recognizes and names the number of items in a small set (up to five) instantly; combines and separates up to five objects and describes the parts
Recognizes numerals and quantities in the everyday environment
shapes + spacial relationships
Uses and responds appropriately to positional words indicating location, direction, and distance
Identifies a few basic shapes (circle, square, triangle)
comparison
Compares and orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume; knows usual sequence of basic daily events and a few ordinal numbers
patterns
Extends and creates simple repeating patterns
technology
tech knowledge
With support, can describe and creatively use a variety of technological tools and their uses
engineering
design + building
Demonstrates beginning awareness of benefits and uses of tools for humans and animals
Explores principles of engineering by building and rebuilding with a variety of materials, experimenting with substance, height, breadth, and balance
Makes and implements a simple engineering plan with some teacher support
science
scientific method
With support, engages in elements of the scientific process, including observing, making and recording predictions, developing plans for testing hypotheses, trying out ideas, and communicating outcomes
living things
Begins to identify basic characteristics, traits, and properties of some living and non-living things
Observes, explores, and describes in simple terms a variety of animals and plants, and their environments and life cycles
physical science
Explores and identifies physical properties and states of matter of common objects
Explores and identifies objects based on their position, speed, and motion
Demonstrates emerging understanding of cause and effect
Explores and discusses simple chemical processes and reactions with teacher assistance
Demonstrates basic understanding of sound, light, and electricity
earth + space
Demonstrates emerging knowledge of Earth's features, seasons, and weather
Demonstrates emerging understanding about the impact people have on the environment, and participates in efforts to care for it