healthy me

  • learning objectives for prekindergarteners
  • body awareness + motor development

traveling

  • Coordinates complex movements in play and games

balancing

  • Sustains balance during complex movement experience

gross-motor manipulation

  • Manipulates balls or similar objects with a full range of motion

fine-motor strength and coordination

  • Uses small, precise finger and hand movements
  • Uses three-point finger grip and efficient hand placement when writing and drawing
  • healthy habits

learning healthy habits

  • Identifies the importance of—and performs independently—tasks related to health and self-care
  • Is knowledgeable about and eats healthy foods
  • Identifies and practices good health habits independently
  • Knows and practices stress management and self-calming techniques

safety

  • Identifies and follows basic safety rules and emergency routines
  • Identifies ways adults help keep us safe and knows how and when to seek help
  • Identifies situations that are safe vs. dangerous and knows what action to take

making good choices

  • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in a variety of situations, tasks, activities, and problem-solving
  • Demonstrates responsible behavior with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrates the ability to identify consequences and accept feedback