| Colorado Building Blocks | Preschool Academic Standards | Teaching Strategies GOLD | HighScope COR | Head Start Child Development & Early Learning Framework |
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Children engage in play to develop their mathematical thinking and problem solving. a - Begin to make groups and match objects. |
Reading and Writing Oral Expression and Listening 1 - Conceptual understanding conveyed through vocabulary words can occur using a variety of modalities a - Identify and sort common objects, events, pictures, words, colors, shapes, and textures into various classifications Math Shape, Dimension and Geometric Relationships 2 - Measurement is used to compare objects c - Sort coins by physical attributes such as color or size (PFL) |
Cognitive 13 - Uses classification skills - 4 - Places objects in two or more groups based on differences in a single characteristic, e.g., color, size, or shape Cognitive 13 - Uses classification skills - 6 - Groups objects by one characteristic; then regroups them using a different characteristic and indicates the reason |
Mathematics and Science Y - Sorting objects 2 - Child sorts a collection into smaller groups of similar objects. Mathematics and Science Y - Sorting objects 2 - Child sorts a collection into smaller groups of similar objects. |
Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Patterns: The recognition of patterns, sequencing, and critical thinking skills necessary to predict and classify objects in a pattern. Sorts, classifies, and serializes (puts in a pattern) objects using attributes, such as color, shape, or size. Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Patterns: The recognition of patterns, sequencing, and critical thinking skills necessary to predict and classify objects in a pattern. Sorts, classifies, and serializes (puts in a pattern) objects using attributes, such as color, shape, or size. |
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Children engage in play to develop their mathematical thinking and problem solving. b - Use counting and number vocabulary as a part of play. |
Music Expression of Music 2 - Respond to rhythmic patterns and elements of music c - Match movement to rhythmic patterns |
Mathematics 23 - Demonstrates knowledge of patterns - 6 - Extends and creates simple repeating patterns |
Movement and Music N - Feeling and expressing steady beat 1 - Child engages in a steady movement. |
Creative Arts Expression Creative Movement & Dance: The use of the body to move to music and express oneself. Moves to different patterns of beat and rhythm in music. |
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Children engage in play to develop their mathematical thinking and problem solving. c - Experiment with patterns and shapes. |
Dance Create, Compose and Choreograph 1 - Translate simple ideas and stories into movement b - Experience different shapes, sizes, levels, and directions to make simple patterns of movements in space and time Dance Historical and Cultural Context 1 - Recognize dances from around the world e - Explore shapes, levels, and patterns in a dance, and describe the actions |
Mathematics 23 - Demonstrates knowledge of patterns - 4 - Copies simple repeating patterns The Arts 35 - Explores dance and movement concepts - - |
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Creative Arts Expression Creative Movement & Dance: The use of the body to move to music and express oneself. Expresses what is felt and heard in various musical tempos and styles. Creative Arts Expression Creative Movement & Dance: The use of the body to move to music and express oneself. Uses creative movement to express concepts, ideas, or feelings. |
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Children engage in play to develop their mathematical thinking and problem solving. d - Explore measurement, number and quantity with various materials. |
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Children engage in play to develop their mathematical thinking and problem solving. e - Collect and organize information and materials as a natural part of play. |
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Children show interest and curiosity in counting and grouping objects and numbers. a - Match, sort, put in a series and regroup objects according to one characteristic. |
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Children show interest and curiosity in counting and grouping objects and numbers. b - Begin to use numbers and counting as a means for solving problems, predicting and measuring quantity. Use one-to-one correspondence in counting objects and matching groups of objects. |
Social Studies Economics 1 - People work to meet wants a - Explain that people work (produce) for an income Social Studies Economics 1 - People work to meet wants b - Discuss that money is used to buy items that the student or family wants Math Number Sense, Properties and Operations 1 - Quantities can be represented and counted a - Count and represent objects including coins to 10 (PFL) |
Mathematics 20 - Uses number concepts and operations a - Counts 6 - Verbally counts to 20; counts 10-20 objects accurately; knows the last number states how many in all; tells what number (1-10) comes next in order by counting Mathematics 20 - Uses number concepts and operations b - Quantifies 8 - Uses a variety of strategies (counting objects or fingers, counting on, or counting back) to solve problems with more than 10 objects Social Studies 30 - Shows basic understanding of people and how they live - - Social Studies 30 - Shows basic understanding of people and how they live - - |
Mathematics and Science BB - Counting 3 - Child counts or responds to a request for 5 to 10 objects. |
Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Number Concepts & Quantities: The understanding that numbers represent quantities and have ordinal properties (number words represent a rank order, particular size, or position in a list). Uses one-to-one counting and subitizing (identifying the number of objects without counting) to determine quantity. |
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Children show interest and curiosity in counting and grouping objects and numbers. c - Begin to associate a number of objects with names and symbols for numbers. |
Math Number Sense, Properties and Operations 1 - Quantities can be represented and counted b - Match a quantity with a numeral |
Mathematics 20 - Uses number concepts and operations c - Connects numerals with their quantities 6 - Identifies numerals to 10 by name and connects each to counted objects |
Mathematics and Science BB - Counting 2 - Child counts objects, naming one number for each object. |
Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Number Concepts & Quantities: The understanding that numbers represent quantities and have ordinal properties (number words represent a rank order, particular size, or position in a list). Associates quantities and the names of numbers with written numerals. |
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Children show interest and curiosity in counting and grouping objects and numbers. d - Use words such as more than, less than and add/subtract to express some number concepts. |
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3 - Geometry and Spatial Sense Children show an interest in recognizing and creating shapes and an awareness of position in space. a - Describe and name common shapes found in the natural environment. |
Reading and Writing Oral Expression and Listening 1 - Conceptual understanding conveyed through vocabulary words can occur using a variety of modalities a - Identify and sort common objects, events, pictures, words, colors, shapes, and textures into various classifications Social Studies Geography 1 - Develop spatial understanding, perspectives, and connections to the world. a - Use positional phrasing. Phrases to include but not limited to: over and under, here and there, inside and outside, up and down Math Shape, Dimension and Geometric Relationships 1 - Shapes can be observed in the world and described in relation to one another a - Match, sort, group and name basic shapes found in the natural environment |
Cognitive 13 - Uses classification skills - 4 - Places objects in two or more groups based on differences in a single characteristic, e.g., color, size, or shape Mathematics 21 - Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes a - Understands spatial relationships 6 - Uses and responds appropriately to positional words indicating location, direction, and distance Mathematics 21 - Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes b - Understands shapes 6 - Describes basic two- and three dimensional shapes by using own words; recognizes basic shapes when they are presented in a new orientation |
Mathematics and Science Y - Sorting objects 2 - Child sorts a collection into smaller groups of similar objects. Mathematics and Science Y - Sorting objects 2 - Child sorts a collection into smaller groups of similar objects. Mathematics and Science CC - Identifying position and direction 2 - Child uses a position word. |
Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Geometry & Spatial Sense: The understanding of shapes, their properties, and how objects are related to one another. Recognizes and names common shapes, their parts, and attributes. Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Geometry & Spatial Sense: The understanding of shapes, their properties, and how objects are related to one another. Understands directionality, order, and position of objects, such as up, down, in front, behind. Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Patterns: The recognition of patterns, sequencing, and critical thinking skills necessary to predict and classify objects in a pattern. Sorts, classifies, and serializes (puts in a pattern) objects using attributes, such as color, shape, or size. |
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3 - Geometry and Spatial Sense Children show an interest in recognizing and creating shapes and an awareness of position in space. b - Use language to understand the arrangement, order and position of objects that are on top of, next to, on the bottom, underneath, beside and in front of other objects. |
Health and Physical Education Movement Competence and Understanding in Physical Education 2 - Demonstrate balance b - Demonstrate the relationship of under, over, behind, next to, through, right, left, up, down, forward, backward, and in front of by using the body and an object. Reading and Writing Oral Expression and Listening 1 - Conceptual understanding conveyed through vocabulary words can occur using a variety of modalities b - Begin to identify and use special concepts (first/last, over/under, etc.) Math Shape, Dimension and Geometric Relationships 1 - Shapes can be observed in the world and described in relation to one another d - Follow directions to arrange, order, or position objects |
Physical 5 - Demonstrates balancing skills - 8 - Sustains balance during complex movement experiences Mathematics 21 - Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes a - Understands spatial relationships 6 - Uses and responds appropriately to positional words indicating location, direction, and distance Mathematics 21 - Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes a - Understands spatial relationships 6 - Uses and responds appropriately to positional words indicating location, direction, and distance Mathematics 22 - Compares and measures - 4 - 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 |
Mathematics and Science CC - Identifying position and direction 1 - Child moves or places an object as requested. Mathematics and Science CC - Identifying position and direction 1 - Child moves or places an object as requested. Mathematics and Science CC - Identifying position and direction 2 - Child uses a position word. |
Physical Development & Health Gross Motor Skills: The control of large muscles for movement, navigation, and balance. Understands movement concepts, such as control of the body, how the body moves (such as an awareness of space and directionality), and that the body can move independently or in coordination with other objects. Language Development Receptive Language: The ability to comprehend or understand language. Comprehends increasingly complex and varied vocabulary. Language Development Expressive Language: The ability to use language. Uses increasingly complex and varied vocabulary. Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Geometry & Spatial Sense: The understanding of shapes, their properties, and how objects are related to one another. Understands directionality, order, and position of objects, such as up, down, in front, behind. Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Geometry & Spatial Sense: The understanding of shapes, their properties, and how objects are related to one another. Understands directionality, order, and position of objects, such as up, down, in front, behind. |
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3 - Geometry and Spatial Sense Children show an interest in recognizing and creating shapes and an awareness of position in space. c - Group objects according to their shape and size. |
Math Shape, Dimension and Geometric Relationships 1 - Shapes can be observed in the world and described in relation to one another a - Match, sort, group and name basic shapes found in the natural environment |
Mathematics 21 - Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes b - Understands shapes 6 - Describes basic two- and three dimensional shapes by using own words; recognizes basic shapes when they are presented in a new orientation |
Mathematics and Science Y - Sorting objects 2 - Child sorts a collection into smaller groups of similar objects. |
Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Geometry & Spatial Sense: The understanding of shapes, their properties, and how objects are related to one another. Recognizes and names common shapes, their parts, and attributes. |
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Children show an interest in recognizing and creating patterns, comparing and measuring time and quantity. a - Group and name a number of similar objects into simple categories. |
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Children show an interest in recognizing and creating patterns, comparing and measuring time and quantity. b - Begin to understand that some events take place in the past, present or future. |
Social Studies History 1 - Recognize change and sequence over time a - Use words and phrases correctly related to chronology and time. Words to include but not limited to past, present future, before, now, and later. Social Studies History 1 - Recognize change and sequence over time b - Select examples from pictures that illustrate past, present, and future Social Studies History 1 - Recognize change and sequence over time c - Sequence a simple set of activities or events Math Shape, Dimension and Geometric Relationships 2 - Measurement is used to compare objects a - Describe the order of common events |
Cognitive 12 - Remembers and connects experiences a - Recognizes and recalls 6 - Tells about experience in order, provides details, and evaluates the experience; recalls 3 or 4 items removed from view Mathematics 22 - Compares and measures - 4 - 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 Mathematics 22 - Compares and measures - 4 - 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 Social Studies 31 - Explores change related to familiar people or places - - Social Studies 31 - Explores change related to familiar people or places - - |
Mathematics and Science DD - Identifying sequence, change, and causality 2 - Child describes a sequence of events. Mathematics and Science DD - Identifying sequence, change, and causality 2 - Child describes a sequence of events. |
Logic & Reasoning Symbolic Representation: The use of symbols or objects to represent something else. Represents people, places, or things through drawings, movement, and three-dimensional objects. Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Patterns: The recognition of patterns, sequencing, and critical thinking skills necessary to predict and classify objects in a pattern. Sorts, classifies, and serializes (puts in a pattern) objects using attributes, such as color, shape, or size. Social Studies Knowledge & Skills History & Events: The understanding that events happened in the past and how these events relate to one’s self, family, and community. Differentiates between past, present, and future. Social Studies Knowledge & Skills History & Events: The understanding that events happened in the past and how these events relate to one’s self, family, and community. Differentiates between past, present, and future. Social Studies Knowledge & Skills History & Events: The understanding that events happened in the past and how these events relate to one’s self, family, and community. Recognizes events that happened in the past, such as family or personal history. |
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Children show an interest in recognizing and creating patterns, comparing and measuring time and quantity. c - Begin to order, compare or describe objects according to size, length, height and weight using standard or non-standard forms of measurement. |
Math Shape, Dimension and Geometric Relationships 2 - Measurement is used to compare objects b - Group objects according to their size using standard and non-standard forms (height, weight, length, or color brightness) of measurement |
Mathematics 22 - Compares and measures - 6 - Uses multiples of the same unit to measure; uses numbers to compare; knows the purpose of standard measuring tools |
Mathematics and Science Z - Identifying patterns 3 - Child arranges three or more objects in a graduated series. |
Mathematics Knowledge & Skills Measurement & Comparison: The understanding of attributes and relative properties of objects as related to size, capacity, and area. Uses nonstandard and standard techniques and tools to measure and compare. |