| Preschool Academic Standards | Teaching Strategies GOLD | HighScope COR | Colorado Building Blocks | Head Start Child Development & Early Learning Framework |
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1 - Relevant information is different from nonrelevant information a - Understand the difference between a question and a statement |
Language 9 - Uses language to express thoughts and needs c - Uses conventional grammar 6 - Uses complete, four- to six-word sentences |
No Match |
Creativity 2 - Creative Expression Children engage in individual or group activities that represent real-life experiences, ideas, knowledge, feelings and fantasy. d - Plan, work cooperatively and create drawings, paintings, sculptures and other art projects. |
Language Development Receptive Language: The ability to comprehend or understand language. Comprehends different forms of language, such as questions or exclamations. |
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1 - Relevant information is different from nonrelevant information b - Begin to identify key features of reality versus fantasy in stories, pictures, and events |
Cognitive 14 - Uses symbols and images to represent something not present b - Engages in sociodramatic play 6 - Interacts with two or more children during pretend play, assigning and/or assuming roles and discussing actions; sustains play scenario for up to 10 minutes |
No Match | No Match |
Logic & Reasoning Symbolic Representation: The use of symbols or objects to represent something else. Recognizes the difference between pretend or fantasy situations and reality. |
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1 - Relevant information is different from nonrelevant information c - Identify information that is relevant |
Cognitive 12 - Remembers and connects experiences b - Makes connections 6 - Draws on everyday experiences and applies this knowledge to a similar situation |
No Match | No Match | No Match |
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2 - Problems can be identified and possible solutions can be created a - Generate questions and investigate answers about topics of interest |
Cognitive 11 - Demonstrates positive approaches to learning a - Attends and engages 6 - Sustains work on age-appropriate, interesting tasks; can ignore most distractions and interruptions Cognitive 11 - Demonstrates positive approaches to learning d - Shows curiosity and motivation 6 - Shows eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas |
No Match |
Approaches to Learning 2 - Curiosity Children demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to participate in tasks and challenges. a - Demonstrate an eagerness and interest in learning through questioning and adding ideas. Approaches to Learning 2 - Curiosity Children demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to participate in tasks and challenges. b - Show an interest in people, things, and the world around them. Language Development and Communication 1 - Play Children engage in play as a means to develop their listening and expressive langauge skills. a - Develop and experiment with conversation during daily activities and interactions Language Development and Communication 1 - Play Children engage in play as a means to develop their listening and expressive langauge skills. c - Think and talk about play experiences Science 1 - Play Children engage in play as a means to develop their scientific skills. a - Ask questions based upon discoveries made while playing. Science 1 - Play Children engage in play as a means to develop their scientific skills. b - Use play to discover, question and understand the natural and physical world. |
Approaches To Learning Initiative & Curiosity: An interest in varied topics and activities, desire to learn, creativeness, and independence in learning. Asks questions and seeks new information. |
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2 - Problems can be identified and possible solutions can be created b - Gather relevant information and apply it to their problem-solving process or current event |
Cognitive 11 - Demonstrates positive approaches to learning c - Solves problems 6 - Solves problems without having to try every possibility |
No Match |
Approaches to Learning 5 - Reasoning Children demonstrate an increased ability to identify possible solutions to problems. a - Demonstrate an increased ability to generate different approaches to solving problems. Approaches to Learning 6 - Application Children use their prior experiences, sense and knowledge to learn in new ways. b - Use prior knowledge to understand new experiences |
Approaches To Learning Initiative & Curiosity: An interest in varied topics and activities, desire to learn, creativeness, and independence in learning. Demonstrates flexibility, imagination, and inventiveness in approaching tasks and activities. |
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2 - Problems can be identified and possible solutions can be created c - Seek and generate alternative approaches to solving problems |
Cognitive 11 - Demonstrates positive approaches to learning e - Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 6 - Changes plans if a better idea is thought of or proposed |
Initiative B - Solving Problems with Materials 5 - Child tries three or more ways to solve a problem with materials. |
Approaches to Learning 5 - Reasoning Children demonstrate an increased ability to identify possible solutions to problems. b - Seek alternative approaches to problem solving. |
Approaches To Learning Initiative & Curiosity: An interest in varied topics and activities, desire to learn, creativeness, and independence in learning. Demonstrates flexibility, imagination, and inventiveness in approaching tasks and activities. |