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Curriculum

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Alignment of

The Creative Curriculum®

for Preschool

Alignment of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool with

Alaska Early Learning Guidelines

This document aligns the content in the Alaska Early Learning Guidelines with the goals and ideals of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool. The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum designed to help educators at all levels of experience plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, content-rich program for children with diverse backgrounds and skill levels.

References

Department of Education and Early Development. (2007). The state of Alaska early learning guidelines. Juneau, AK: Author. Retrieved from http://www.eed.state.ak.us/publications/EarlyLearningGuidelines.pdf

Teaching Strategies, LLC. (2010). The Creative Curriculum® for preschool. Washington, DC: Author.

http://www.eed.state.ak.us/publications/EarlyLearningGuidelines.pdf

Table of Contents

Teaching Guides Balls Study 1 – 150 Beginning the Year 152 – 311 Buildings Study 312 – 471 Clothes Study 472 – 642 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study 643 – 782 Trees Study 783 – 976

Daily Resources Book Discussion Cards 977 – 1004 Intentional Teaching Cards 1005 – 1187 Mighty Minutes 1188 – 1258

Balls Study State: Alaska Early Learning Guidelines

Subject: Early Childhood Education Grade: Ages 3-5

PERFORMANCE / CONTENT STANDARD

AK.1. Alaska Early Learning Guidelines for 36 to 60 Months

GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION / STRAND

Physical Well-Being, Health, and Motor Development

GOAL Motor Development: Gross Motor Skills INDICATOR 1.1. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE STRENGTH AND COORDINATION OF

LARGE MOTOR MUSCLES - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 1.1.1. Walks and runs in circular paths (e.g., around obstacles and

corners) Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

INDICATOR 1.1.2. Crawls through a play tunnel or under tables Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

INDICATOR 1.1.3. Climbs on play equipment Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

INDICATOR 1.1.4. Throws large beanbags or ball with some accuracy Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

INDICATOR 1.1.5. Catches large balls with two hands Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group

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p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

INDICATOR 1.1.6. Kicks ball forward Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time

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p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

INDICATOR 1.1.7. Balances on one foot Balls Study p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

INDICATOR 1.1.8. Hops forward on one foot without losing balance Balls Study p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

INDICATOR 1.1.9. Jumps on two feet and over small objects with balance and control Balls Study p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

INDICATOR 1.1.10. Gallops with skill Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

INDICATOR 1.1.11. Pedals consistently when riding tricycle Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

INDICATOR 1.1.12. Walks up and down stairs, using alternating feet, with assistance Balls Study p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience



GOAL Motor Development: Fine Motor Skills INDICATOR 1.2. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE STRENGTH AND COORDINATION OF

SMALL MOTOR MUSCLES - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 1.2.2. Uses various drawing and art materials (e.g., crayons, brushes,

finger paint) Balls Study p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

INDICATOR 1.2.5. Cuts a piece of paper on a straight line and on a curve. With blunt scissors, may not cut accurately Balls Study p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

INDICATOR 1.2.11. Writes some recognizable letters or numbers

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Balls Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group



GOAL Motor Development: Sensorimotor Skills INDICATOR 1.3. CHILDREN USE THEIR SENSES: SIGHT, HEARING, SMELL, TASTE,

AND TOUCH, TO GUIDE AND INTEGRATE THEIR INTERACTIONS - Some Indicators for Children:

INDICATOR 1.3.1. Physically reacts appropriately to the environment (e.g., bends knees to soften a landing, moves quickly to avoid obstacles) Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

INDICATOR 1.3.2. Demonstrates concepts through movement (e.g., imitates an animal through movement, sounds, dress, dramatization, dance) Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

INDICATOR 1.3.3. Improves eye-hand coordination (e.g., catches a bounced ball) Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time

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p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

INDICATOR 1.3.4. Practices sensory regulation by pushing objects, climbing short ladders, swinging on a swing, and sliding Balls Study p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience



GOAL Safety: Rules and Regulations INDICATOR 1.10. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING

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OF SAFETY RULES - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 1.10.1. Understands and anticipates the consequences of not following

rules Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

INDICATOR 1.10.2. Identifies safety signs posted around the classroom and home Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group

INDICATOR 1.10.3. Follows emergency drill instruction (e.g., fire, earthquake, tsunami, bomb, lockdown) Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

INDICATOR 1.10.4. Follows basic safety rules, with assistance (e.g., bus, bicycle, boats, planes, playground, crossing the street, stranger awareness, using sidewalk, boardwalk, dock) Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience


Social and Emotional Development

GOAL Social Development: Interactions with Peers INDICATOR 2.13. CHILDREN DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS WITH PEERS - Some Indicators

for Children: INDICATOR 2.13.5. Initiates conversations with other children; asks questions and

responds Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Social Development: Interactions with Peers INDICATOR 2.15. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE NEGOTIATION SKILLS - Some

Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 2.15.5. Negotiates with other children to solve a problem, with assistance

Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group



GOAL Social Development: Adaptive Social Behavior INDICATOR 2.16. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF BEHAVIOR AND ITS

EFFECTS - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 2.16.2. Asks ''why'' questions to show effort at understanding effects of

behavior (e.g., ''If I do this, why does that happen?'') Balls Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group



GOAL Social Development: Adaptive Social Behavior INDICATOR 2.17. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE POSITIVELY IN GROUP ACTIVITIES -

Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 2.17.2. Notices and comments on who is absent from routine group settings

(e.g., play groups) Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

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p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group Roundup p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Social Development: Adaptive Social Behavior INDICATOR 2.18. CHILDREN ADAPT TO DIVERSE SETTINGS - Some Indicators for

Children: INDICATOR 2.18.1. Explores objects and materials and interacts with others in a variety

of group settings Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group

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p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group Roundup p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Social Development: Appreciating Diversity INDICATOR 2.20. CHILDREN RECOGNIZE, APPRECIATE, AND RESPECT

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN PEOPLE - Some Indicators for Children:

INDICATOR 2.20.5. Asks questions about others' families, ethnicity, language, cultural heritage, and differences in physical characteristics Balls Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group



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GOAL Emotional Development: Self-Concept INDICATOR 2.21. CHILDREN PERCEIVE THEMSELVES AS UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS -

Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 2.21.1. Describes self as a person with a mind, a body, and feelings

Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

INDICATOR 2.21.2. Refers to self by first and last name and uses appropriate pronouns (I, me) rather than referring to self in 3rd person Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

INDICATOR 2.21.4. Expresses self in different roles during pretend play Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

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p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Emotional Development: Self-Concept INDICATOR 2.22. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF THEIR ABILITIES,

CHARACTERISTICS, AND PREFERENCES - Some Indicators for Children:

INDICATOR 2.22.1. Describes own basic physical characteristics Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time



GOAL Emotional Development: Self-Control INDICATOR 2.24. CHILDREN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW RULES AND ROUTINES -

Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 2.24.1. Participates easily in routine activities (e.g., meal time, snack time,

bedtime) Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

INDICATOR 2.24.2. Follows simple rules without reminders (e.g., handles toys with care) Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

INDICATOR 2.24.5. Predicts what comes next in the day, when there is an established and consistent schedule Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience



GOAL Emotional Development: Self-Control INDICATOR 2.25. CHILDREN REGULATE THEIR FEELINGS AND IMPULSES - Some

Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 2.25.4. Waits for turn and shows patience during group activities,

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Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group Roundup p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Emotional Development: Emotional Expression INDICATOR 2.26. CHILDREN EXPRESS APPROPRIATELY A RANGE OF EMOTIONS -

Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 2.26.2. Uses pretend play to understand and respond to emotions

Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

INDICATOR 2.26.3. Associates emotions with words and facial expressions Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud


Approaches to Learning

GOAL Learning Approaches: Initiative INDICATOR 3.28. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE INITIATIVE - Some Indicators for

Children: INDICATOR 3.28.3. Selects new activities during play time (e.g., selects characters for

dress-up) Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Learning Approaches: Persistence and Attentiveness INDICATOR 3.29. CHILDREN SUSTAIN ATTENTION TO TASKS AND PERSIST WHEN

FACING CHALLENGES - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 3.29.5. Uses at least two different strategies to solve a problem




GOAL Learning Approaches: Creativity and Inventiveness INDICATOR 3.30. CHILDREN APPROACH DAILY ACTIVITIES WITH CREATIVITY AND

INVENTIVENESS - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 3.30.3. Creates acceptable rules for group activities

Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group

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p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group

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p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group Roundup p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

INDICATOR 3.30.4. Makes up words, songs, or stories Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

INDICATOR 3.30.5. Expresses ideas through art, construction, movement, or music Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud

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p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud

INDICATOR 3.30.6. Engages in extensive pretend play that includes role play (e.g., plays ''house'' or ''explorers'') Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Learning Approaches: Reflection and Interpretation INDICATOR 3.31. CHILDREN LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES - Some Indicators

for Children: INDICATOR 3.31.1. Tells others about events that happened in the past

Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

INDICATOR 3.31.2. Represents things in environment with available materials, moving from simple to complex representations (e.g., recreates picture of a house, bridge, road with blocks) Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group

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p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud

INDICATOR 3.31.3. Thinks out loud and talks through a situation Balls Study p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time

INDICATOR 3.31.4. Works out problems mentally rather than through trial and error Balls Study p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group


Cognition and General Knowledge

GOAL Reasoning: Causation INDICATOR 4.32. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF CAUSE AND EFFECT -

Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 4.32.1. Identifies objects that influence or affect other objects (e.g., ''The

food coloring makes the water blue.'') Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

INDICATOR 4.32.2. Asks ''why'' questions to show effort at understanding causation (e.g., ''If I do this, why does that happen?'') Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

INDICATOR 4.32.3. Explains the effects that simple actions may have on objects (e.g., ''It will be dark when you turn off the light.'') Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

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Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time



GOAL Reasoning: Critical and Analytic Thinking INDICATOR 4.33. CHILDREN COMPARE, CONTRAST, EXAMINE, AND EVALUATE

EXPERIENCES, TASKS, AND EVENTS - Some Indicators for Children:

INDICATOR 4.33.1. Shows understanding of concepts of same and different Balls Study p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time

INDICATOR 4.33.2. Recognizes and labels aspects of an event (e.g., long, fun) Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.33.5. Organizes objects by more than one preselected characteristic (e.g., crayons and markers by color and type of implement) Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup



GOAL Reasoning: Critical and Analytic Thinking INDICATOR 4.34. CHILDREN USE PAST KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD NEW KNOWLEDGE -

Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 4.34.2. Uses information gained through one modality and applies it to new

context via another modality (e.g., tries to build a tower of blocks like the one seen in a book) Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

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p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.34.3. Generates a strategy based on one learning event and extends it to a new learning opportunity (e.g., learns that mixing red and yellow paint makes orange, later tries coloring yellow crayon over red crayon) Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group



GOAL Reasoning: Problem Solving INDICATOR 4.35. CHILDREN FIND MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS TO QUESTIONS, TASKS,

PROBLEMS, AND CHALLENGES - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 4.35.1. Explores various ways to solve a problem and selects one option


INDICATOR 4.35.3. Modifies actions based on new information and experiences (e.g., changes block structure when the tower continues to fall) Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group



GOAL Reasoning: Representational Thought INDICATOR 4.36. CHILDREN USE SYMBOLS TO REPRESENT OBJECTS - Some

Indicators for Children:

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INDICATOR 4.36.1. Provides more complex description of a person or object that is not present (e.g., child describes that the dog is black, soft, and runs around; child gestures to show how big) Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigartion 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

INDICATOR 4.36.2. Uses symbols or pictures as representation for oral language Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud

INDICATOR 4.36.3. Uses objects to represent real items in make believe play Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

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p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

INDICATOR 4.36.4. Recognizes objects, places, and ideas by symbols (e.g., recognizes which is the men's room and which is the women's room by looking at the stick figure symbols) Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group



GOAL Reasoning: Representational Thought INDICATOR 4.37. CHILDREN CAN DISTINGUISH BETWEEN FANTASY AND REALITY -

Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 4.37.1. Takes on pretend roles and situations, using the appropriate

language, tone, and movements (e.g., pretends to be a baby, crawling on the floor and making baby sounds) Balls Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

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p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

INDICATOR 4.37.2. Engages in complex make-believe play (e.g., theme-oriented play that involves multiple characters and settings) Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups



GOAL Mathematics and Numeracy: Number Sense and Operations INDICATOR 4.38. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF NUMBERS AND

COUNTING - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 4.38.1. Names some numerals

Balls Study p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.38.2. Recognizes that a single object is ''one'' regardless of size, shape, or other attributes Balls Study p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.38.3. Understands that numbers represent quantity (e.g., gets three apples out of the box) Balls Study

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p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.38.4. Applies numbers and counting concepts to daily life (e.g., counts number of children who have raised their hand) Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

INDICATOR 4.38.5. Differentiates some letters from numerals Balls Study p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.38.6. Recognizes, names, and writes some numerals Balls Study p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.38.7. Names the numbers in order to ten or more from memory Balls Study p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.38.8. Counts at least five objects in one-to-one correspondence, without assistance Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

INDICATOR 4.38.9. Understands that the last count represents the quantity of what has been counted Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

INDICATOR 4.38.10. Understands the quantity is not affected by the order of counting Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

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INDICATOR 4.38.11. Groups objects and counts the number of groups Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

INDICATOR 4.38.12. Applies counting to new situations (e.g., counting objects, counting groups) Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

INDICATOR 4.38.13. Uses numbers to predict and make realistic guesses (e.g., ''I think there are about twenty marbles in that jar.'')

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Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group

INDICATOR 4.38.14. Tells what number comes before or after a given number up to five Balls Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group



GOAL Mathematics and Numeracy: Measurement INDICATOR 4.39. CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE SOME KNOWLEDGE OF SIZE, VOLUME,

HEIGHT, WEIGHT AND LENGTH - Some Indicators for Children: INDICATOR 4.39.1. Engages in activities that explore and develop vocabulary for length

and weight Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group

INDICATOR 4.39.2. Uses measuring tools in play activities (e.g., measuring tape, measuring cups) Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 45 Investigati

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