aeps3

## ALIGNMENT

**Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System 
for Infants and Children, Third Edition (AEPS®-3)**

**WITH**
**Hawai'i Early Learning and Development Standards:** 
**Framework and Continuum from Birth to** 
**End of Kindergarten**

BROOKES

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**Alignment of _Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children, Third_** 
**_Edition (AEPS -3)<sup>®</sup>_ with the Hawai’i Early Learning and Development Standards (HELDS)**

This document aligns the Hawai’i Early Learning and Development Standards (HELDS) [2014] with the areas, strands, 
goals, and objectives of *Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children, Third Edition* 
(AEPS<sup>®</sup>-3).

### References

Bricker, D., Dionne, C., Grisham, J., Johnson, J.J., Macy, M., Slentz, K., & Waddell, M. (2022). *Assessment, Evaluation, and* 
Programming System for Infants and Children, Third Edition (AEPS<sup>®</sup>-3). Brookes Publishing Co.
*Hawai’I Early Learning and Development Standards: Framework and Continuum from Birth to End of Kindergarten.* (2014).
Retrieved from: https://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/HELDS-continuum-2014.04.01.pdf

AEPS-3 products can be purchased online at www.brookespublishing.com/aeps or by calling 1-800-638-3775.

AEPS® is a registered trademark of and the AEPS logo is owned by Paul H. Brookes Publishing, Co., Inc.

Created June 2023

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| Physical Well-Being, Health, and Motor Development |  |  |  |  |
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| Motor Development |  |  |  |  |
| Gross Motor Skills |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. rolls over, crawls, begins to use arms and legs purposefully) (PHM.12.a) | Gross Motor | A. Body Control and Weight Transfer | 1 (all) |
| Birth-12 months | Experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. rolls over, crawls, begins to use arms and legs purposefully) (PHM.12.a) | Gross Motor | A. Body Control and Weight Transfer | 3 (all) |
| Birth-12 months | Experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. rolls over, crawls, begins to use arms and legs purposefully) (PHM.12.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 1 (all) |
| Birth-12 months | Reach for objects (PHM/GK.12.e) | Gross Motor | A. Body Control and Weight Transfer | 2. Puts weight on one hand or arm while reaching with opposite hand |
| Birth-12 months | Balance while exploring immediate environment (e.g. sits while propped up) (PHM.12.c) | Gross Motor | A. Body Control and Weight Transfer | 4 (all) |
| 12-24 months | Experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. walks across room, marches, walks backwards) (PHM/GK.24.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 3 (all) |
| 12-24 months | Experiment with different ways of balancing (e.g. squats to pick up toys, kneels when playing) (PHM.24.b) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 2. Stoops and regains balanced standing position |
| 12-24 months | Experiment with different ways of balancing (e.g. squats to pick up toys, kneels when playing) (PHM.24.b) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 2.4 Pulls to kneeling position |
| 24-36 months | Continue to experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. walks across room, marches, walks backwards) (PHM/GK.36.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 3 (all) |
| 24-36 months | Sustain balance during simple movement experiences (e.g. jumps off step, landing on two feet; jumps over small objects) (PHM.36.b) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 6 (all) |
| 36-48 months | Move purposefully from place to place with control (e.g. avoids bumping into things when running, walks up and down stairs alternating feet, gallops) (PHM.48.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 4. Alternates feet going up and down stairs |
| 36-48 months | Move purposefully from place to place with control (e.g. avoids bumping into things when running, walks up and down stairs alternating feet, gallops) (PHM.48.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 4.1 Walks up and down stairs using support |
| 36-48 months | Move purposefully from place to place with control (e.g. avoids bumping into things when running, walks up and down stairs alternating feet, gallops) (PHM.48.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 5. Runs while avoiding people, furniture, or other objects |
| 36-48 months | Move purposefully from place to place with control (e.g. avoids bumping into things when running, walks up and down stairs alternating feet, gallops) (PHM.48.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 7. Skips |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 36-48 months | Throw/kick ball with flexible body movements (PHM.48.b) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1.4 Kicks ball |
| 36-48 months | Throw/kick ball with flexible body movements (PHM.48.b) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1.5 Throws ball overhand at target with one hand |
| 36-48 months | Throw/kick ball with flexible body movements (PHM.48.b) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1.6 Throws or rolls ball at target with two hands |
| 36-48 months | Continue to sustain balance during simple movement experiences (PHM.48.c) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 5 (all) |
| 36-48 months | Continue to sustain balance during simple movement experiences (PHM.48.c) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 6 (all) |
| 36-48 months | Continue to sustain balance during simple movement experiences (PHM.48.c) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 7 (all) |
| 48-KE | Coordinate complex movements in play and games (e.g. runs quickly, changes direction, stops and starts again, skips) (PHM.KE.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 5. Runs while avoiding people, furniture, or other objects |
| 48-KE | Coordinate complex movements in play and games (e.g. runs quickly, changes direction, stops and starts again, skips) (PHM.KE.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 7. Skips |
| 48-KE | Throw/kick/catch ball with a full range of motion and control (PHM.KE.b) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1.3 Catches ball |
| 48-KE | Throw/kick/catch ball with a full range of motion and control (PHM.KE.b) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1.4 Kicks ball |
| 48-KE | Throw/kick/catch ball with a full range of motion and control (PHM.KE.b) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1.5 Throws ball overhand at target with one hand |
| 48-KE | Throw/kick/catch ball with a full range of motion and control (PHM.KE.b) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1.6 Throws or rolls ball at target with two hands |
| 48-KE | Sustain balance during complex movement experiences (e.g. hops across the playground, attempts to jump rope) (PHM.KE.c) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 6.1 Jumps up and down in place |
| 48-KE | Sustain balance during complex movement experiences (e.g. hops across the playground, attempts to jump rope) (PHM.KE.c) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 7.2 Hops forward on one foot |
| End of Kindergarten | Use basic loco motor skills in initial (immature) formal one, with a partner, and in small groups. (PE.K-2.1.1) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use basic loco motor skills in initial (immature) formal one, with a partner, and in small groups. (PE.K-2.1.1) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use basic non-loco motor skills in initial (immature) form alone, with a partner, and in small groups. (PE.K-2.1.2) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use basic non-loco motor skills in initial (immature) form alone, with a partner, and in small groups. (PE.K-2.1.2) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use basic movement concepts related to space, time, effort, and relationships (e.g., personal space, fast/slow, strong/light, under/over). (PE.K-2.2.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons |

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| Fine Motor Skills |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Reach for and hold objects purposefully (PHM.12.d) | Fine Motor | A. Reach, Grasp, and Release | 1 (all) |
| Birth-12 months | Reach for and hold objects purposefully (PHM.12.d) | Fine Motor | A. Reach, Grasp, and Release | 2 (all) |
| 12-24 months | Hold an object in one hand and manipulate with the other hand (PHM.24.c) | Fine Motor | B. Functional Skill Use | 3.4 Holds object with one hand and manipulates object or produces action with other hand |
| 12-24 months | Grasp objects and pick up objects with thumb and forefingers (PHM.24.d) | Fine Motor | A. Reach, Grasp, and Release | 2. Grasps pea-size object |
| 24-36 months | Twist the wrist to accomplish a task (PHM.36.c) | Fine Motor | B. Functional Skill Use | 2. Rotates wrist to manipulate object |
| 24-36 months | Refine grasp to manipulate tools and objects (PHM.36.d) | Fine Motor | B. Functional Skill Use | 3.4 Holds object with one hand and manipulates object or produces action with other hand |
| 36-48 months | Refine wrist and finger movements for more control (e.g. pours without spilling, buttons, zips, buckles, turns knobs) (PHM.48.d) | Fine Motor | B. Functional Skill Use | 3. Manipulates object with two hands, each performing different action |
| 36-48 months | Refine wrist and finger movements for more control (e.g. pours without spilling, buttons, zips, buckles, turns knobs) (PHM.48.d) | Fine Motor | B. Functional Skill Use | 3.4 Holds object with one hand and manipulates object or produces action with other hand |
| 36-48 months | Hold writing/drawing tools with a three-point finger grip (PHM.48.f) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1. Holds writing tool using three-finger grasp to write or draw |
| 48-KE | Use small, precise finger and hand movements (e.g. strings small beads, cuts small pictures, uses small Legos) (PHM.KE.d) | Fine Motor | B. Functional Skill Use | 3. Manipulates object with two hands, each performing different action |
| 48-KE | Use small, precise finger and hand movements (e.g. strings small beads, cuts small pictures, uses small Legos) (PHM.KE.d) | Fine Motor | B. Functional Skill Use | 3.4 Holds object with one hand and manipulates object or produces action with other hand |
| 48-KE | Have more control while holding writing/drawing tools with a three-point finger grip (PHM.KE.e) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1. Holds writing tool using three-finger grasp to write or draw |
| End of Kindergarten | Use basic manipulative skills in initial (immature) form alone, with a pattern, and in small groups. (PE.K-2.1.3) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use basic manipulative skills in initial (immature) form alone, with a pattern, and in small groups. (PE.K-2.1.3) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |

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| Physical Development |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Physical Exercise |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Show alertness during waking periods (PHM.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Sustain physical activity for at least three to five minutes at a time (PHM.24.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | Participate in a variety of physical exercise (PHM.36-48.e) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 1 (all) |
| 24-36 months | Participate in a variety of physical exercise (PHM.36-48.e) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 2 (all) |
| 24-36 months | Participate in a variety of physical exercise (PHM.36-48.e) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 3.2 Pedals and steers tricycle |
| 24-36 months | Participate in a variety of physical exercise (PHM.36-48.e) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 3.3 Pushes riding toy with feet while steering |
| 24-36 months | Participate in a variety of physical exercise (PHM.36-48.e) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | 3.4 Sits on riding toy or in wagon while in motion |
| 36-48 months | Participate in a variety of physical exercise (PHM.36-48.e) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | All |
| 48-KE | Name a physiological indicator that accompanies moderate to vigorous physical activities (e.g. “I feel tired”, feels increase in heart rate) (PHM.KE.f) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | Name a social or emotional benefit of participating in physical activities (PHM.KE.h) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| 48-KE | Participate in physical activities (PHM.KE.i) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | All |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify physiological indicators that accompany moderate to vigorous physical activities. (PE.K-2.4.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain the benefits associated with exercise. (HE.K-2.1.2) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe the social and emotional benefits of participating in physical activities. (PE.K-2.3.2) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Participate regularly in physical activities. (PE.K-2.3.1) | Gross Motor | C. Active Play | All |

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| Health and Personal Care |  |  |  |  |
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| Daily Living Skills |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Show preference for specific adults (PHM/SE.12.f) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult |
| Birth-12 months | Notice when parent or primary caregiver leaves (PHM/SE.12.g) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Seek out familiar adult when facing a challenging situation (PHM/SE.24.f) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult |
| 12-24 months | Change focus and listen when adult is speaking (PHM/SE.24.g) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 1. Turns and looks toward person speaking |
| 12-24 months | Recognize basic health care workers in books, pictures, or photographs (PHM.24.h) | Social-Communication | B. Communicative Understanding | 2. Locates common objects, people, or events |
| 12-24 months | With adult assistance, attempt or complete basic hygiene practices (PHM.24.i) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | Initiate interactions with familiar and unfamiliar adults (PHM/SE.36.f) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction |
| 24-36 months | Recognize basic health care workers in books, pictures, photographs, and in person (PHM.36.g) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 2. Recognizes symbols |
| 24-36 months | Attempt hygiene routines independently (PHM.36.h) | Adaptive | B. Personal Care Routines | 3.1 Completes some steps to brush teeth, comb hair, and wipe nose |
| 36-48 months | Ask for help when hurt (PHM.48-KE.g) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 1.1 Communicates internal distress, discomfort, or pain to adult |
| 36-48 months | Name one person in the school or community who provides health support for others (PHM.48.h) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Attend to personal health needs and ask for assistance when needed (PHM.48.i) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 1. Takes independent action to alleviate distress, discomfort, and pain |
| 36-48 months | Identify personal hygiene needs (e.g. “I need to go potty.”) (PHM.48.k) | Adaptive | B. Personal Care Routines | 1.1 Indicates need to use toilet |
| 36-48 months | Attend to personal health needs and ask for assistance when needed (PHM.48.i) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 1. Meets observable physical needs in socially appropriate ways |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, wash hands when needed, and cover mouth when coughing or sneezing (PHM.48.l) | Adaptive | B. Personal Care Routines | 2.2 Washes and dries hands |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, wash hands when needed, and cover mouth when coughing or sneezing (PHM.48.l) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 1. Meets observable physical needs in socially appropriate ways |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-KE | Ask for help when hurt (PHM.48-KE.g) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 1. Takes independent action to alleviate distress, discomfort, and pain |
| 48-KE | Name people in the school or community who provide health support for others (PHM.KE.j) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 48-KE | Manage routines (e.g. dresses self, uses toilet alone, uses utensils) (PHM.KE.k) | Adaptive | A. Eating and Drinking | 3. Eats with eating utensils |
| 48-KE | Manage routines (e.g. dresses self, uses toilet alone, uses utensils) (PHM.KE.k) | Adaptive | B. Personal Care Routines | 1. Carries out all toileting functions |
| 48-KE | Manage routines (e.g. dresses self, uses toilet alone, uses utensils) (PHM.KE.k) | Adaptive | C. Dressing and Undressing | 2. Selects appropriate clothing and dresses self |
| 48-KE | Identify and attend to personal hygiene needs (PHM.KE.l) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 1. Meets observable physical needs in socially appropriate ways |
| 48-KE | With reminders, wash hands (e.g. before eating, after toileting, after using tissues) (PHM.KE.m) | Adaptive | B. Personal Care Routines | 2.2 Washes and dries hands |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain when and who to ask for help in making health-related decisions and setting goals. (HE.K-2.6.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Name people in the school and community who provide health support for others. (HE.K-2.2.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe the benefits associated with personal cleanliness. (HE.K-2.1.7) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe how individuals can promote and protect their own health. (HE.K-2.1.5) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe ways to help others promote and protect their own health. (HE.K-2.7.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Name a personal health goal and describe a plan to achieve it. (HE.K-2.6.2) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe internal (e.g., one's own feelings, moods, curiosity, physical well-being) and external (e.g., family, school, media) factors that influence health behaviors. (HE.K-2.4.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe the signs and symptoms of common illness and strategies one can use to avoid spreading or catching illnesses. (HE.K-2.1.8) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |

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| Nutrition |  |  |  |  |
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| 24-36 months | Select from healthy food choices (PHM.36.i) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4.2 Makes choices to express preferences |
| 36-48 months | Identify healthy food choices (PHM.48.m) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 48-KE | Can explain that some foods help bodies to grow and be healthy (PHM.KE.n) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe the benefits associated with a healthy diet. (HE.K-2.1.3) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| Safe Practices |  |  |  |  |
| 12-24 months | Cooperate with basic safety practices (PHM/GK.24.j) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | Use basic safety practices (PHM/GK.36-48.j) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments |
| 36-48 months | Use basic safety practices (PHM/GK.36-48.j) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 2. Complies with common home and community safety rules |
| 36-48 months | Identify helpful and harmful substances (PHM.48.o) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 3. Takes independent action when faced with dangerous conditions or substances |
| 48-KE | Can articulate what to do in an emergency (i.e. call 911; fire procedures [evacuate, stop, drop, roll]) (PHM.KE.o) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 4. Recognizes and reports information regarding safety |
| 48-KE | Recognize everyday dangers (e.g. stove, knives, matches, medicine) and follow rules regarding them (PHM.KE.p) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 2. Complies with common home and community safety rules |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe barriers and situations that are safe, risky, or harmful to self and others. (HE.K-2.1.4) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 4. Recognizes and reports information regarding safety |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe helpful and harmful substances and their proper use. (HE.K-2.1.6) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |

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| Rules and Regulations |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12-24 months | Cooperate with basic safety practices (PHM/GK.24.j) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | Use basic safety practices (PHM/GK.36-48.j) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, retell a rule or safety practice (PHM/GK.48.n) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| 48-KE | Discuss examples of authority, rules, fairness, and personal responsibilities in own experiences and in stories read to him/her (PHM/GK.KE.q) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify basic rules for safe participation in physical activities. (PE.K-2.2.2) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments |

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| Social and Emotional Development |  |  |  |  |
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| Social Development |  |  |  |  |
| Interactions with Adults |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Show preference for specific adults (PHM/SE.12.f) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult |
| Birth-12 months | Notice when parent or primary caregiver leaves (PHM/SE.12.g) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Seek out familiar adult when facing a challenging situation (PHM/SE.24.f) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult |
| 12-24 months | Change focus and listen when adult is speaking (PHM/SE.24.g) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 1. Turns and looks toward person speaking |
| 24-36 months | Initiate interactions with familiar and unfamiliar adults (PHM/SE.36.f) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, separate from significant adults without demonstrating a great deal of anxiety (SE.48.a) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states |
| 48-KE | Sometimes use appropriate social conventions in greetings, introductions, and conversations (SE.KE.a) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3. Uses conversational rules when communicating with others |
| End of Kindergarten | Use greetings, leave-takings, and simple courtesy expressions. (WL.IE.K.1.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 1.1 Follows social conventions of language |

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| Interactions with Peers |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Make sounds when other children are in view (SE.12.c) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 2. Produces speech sounds |
| Birth-12 months | Reach out to touch peer (e.g. face, hair, hand) (SE.12.d) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| Birth-12 months | Smile at another infant or at self in mirror (SE.12.e) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| Birth-12 months | Repeat actions many times to cause a desired effect (SE.12.a) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.2 Uses simple actions on objects |
| Birth-12 months | React when someone is crying or upset (SE.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Imitate actions of other children (SE.24.a) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior |
| 12-24 months | Respond appropriately to others' expressions of wants (SE.24.b) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior |
| 12-24 months | Experiment with effects of own actions on objects and people (SE.24.c) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes |
| 24-36 months | Play near other children and use similar materials or actions (SE.36.a) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 1.3 Plays near one or two peers |
| 24-36 months | Interact with other children during play (SE.36.b) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 1. Maintains interaction with peer |
| 24-36 months | Demonstrate concerns about the feelings of others (SE.36.c) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions |
| 36-48 months | Initiate interactions with other children or interact when other children initiate (SE.48.b) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 3.1 Initiates cooperative activity |
| 36-48 months | Initiate interactions with other children or interact when other children initiate (SE.48.b) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 3.2 Joins others in cooperative activity |
| 36-48 months | Participate in small- and large-group activities (SE.48.c) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| 36-48 months | Participate in small- and large-group activities (SE.48.c) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| 36-48 months | Make and maintain a friendship with at least one child (SE.48.d) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 3.1 Initiates cooperative activity |
| 36-48 months | At times, recognize and name the feeling of self and others (SE.48.e) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1.1 Identifies/labels emotions in others |
| 36-48 months | At times, recognize and name the feeling of self and others (SE.48.e) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1.2 Identifies/labels own emotions |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-KE | Observe and use appropriate ways of interacting in a group of two to three children (e.g. takes turns in talking, listens to peers, waits until someone is finished, asks questions and waits for an answer, gains the floor in appropriate ways) (SE/LA.KE.b) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3. Uses conversational rules when communicating with others |
| 48-KE | Use turn-taking in conversations and in play (SE.KE.c) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 3. Maintains cooperative activity |
| 48-KE | Use turn-taking in conversations and in play (SE.KE.c) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.4 Alternates between speaker and listener roles during conversations with others |
| 48-KE | Share materials, toys, and ideas during play (SE.KE.d) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 3. Maintains cooperative activity |
| 48-KE | Show respect and recognize the feelings of others and the causes of their reactions (SE.KE.e) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions |
| End of Kindergarten | Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication. (HE.K-2.5.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction |
| End of Kindergarten | Participate cooperatively and appropriately with others to achieve shared goals. (KGLO #2.1) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 3. Maintains cooperative activity |
| End of Kindergarten | Show respect and recognize the feeling of others. (KGLO #2.2) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe how to be a good friend and responsible family member. (HE.K-2.5.4) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |

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| Adaptive Social Behavior |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Respond to changes in adult's voice or tone (SE.12.h) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone |
| 12-24 months | Understand one word rules, such as "no" or "stop" (SE.24.d) | Social-Communication | B. Communicative Understanding | 2.2 Responds to single-word directive |
| 12-24 months | Assert ownership (e.g. by saying "mine") (SE.24.e) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 4.2 Claims and defends possessions |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, follow rules (SE.36.d) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments |
| 36-48 months | Follow routines and social rules in a group setting most of the time (SE.48.f) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments |
| 48-KE | Follow schedule and typical classroom routines (e.g. comes when called, sits attentively at circle, participates in clean-up) (SE.KE.f) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments |
| End of Kindergarten | Follow school and classroom rules. (KGLO #2.3) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments |
| End of Kindergarten | Use school materials/tools properly. (KGLO #6.1) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during small-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use school materials/tools properly. (KGLO #6.1) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during large-group activities |

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| Self-efficacy |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Behave in consistent ways to elicit desired response (SE.12.i) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult |
| 12-24 months | Begin to demonstrate the need to complete tasks on his/her own (SE.24.h) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3.1 Initiates next step of familiar social routine |
| 24-36 months | Demonstrate confidence in meeting own needs (SE.36.e) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver |
| 36-48 months | Demonstrate confidence in own abilities (SE.48.g) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 3.1 Explains or shows others how to do tasks mastered |
| 48-KE | Show satisfaction in accomplishments (SE.KE.g) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments |
| 48-KE | Follow routines for care of own belongings and school supplies (SE.KE.h) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments |
| End of Kindergarten | Set goals. (KGLO #1.4) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Organize workplace and materials. (KGLO #1.2) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| Self-control and Regulation |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | With adult assistance, begin to regulate emotions (SE.12.j) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 1.1 Quiets to familiar voice |
| Birth-12 months | Comfort self when tired or stressed (SE.12.k) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Begin to express likes and dislikes (SE.24.i) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4.2 Makes choices to express preferences |
| 12-24 months | Begin to develop strategies to manage expression of feelings (SE.24.j) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult |
| 24-36 months | Begin to regulate emotions (SE.36.f) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states |
| 36-48 months | Regulate own emotions and behavior most of the time (SE.48.h) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states |
| 48-KE | Regulate emotions and begin to show self-control in handling frustration and disappointment (SE.KE.i) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe personal stressors and ways to deal with stressful situations. (HE.K-2.3.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |

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| Emotional Expression |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Express emotion related to basic needs (e.g. cries when distressed, laughs when happy, shakes head “no” when presented with something he/she does not like) (SE.12.I) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Express emotion related to a problem or conflict (SE.24.k) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4.4 Expresses negation or protests |
| 12-24 months | Show a range of emotions including fear, surprise, happiness, and contentment (SE.24.l) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate |
| 24-36 months | Begin to label feelings (SE.36.g) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1.2 Identifies/labels own emotions |
| 36-48 months | Regulate own emotions and behavior most of the time (SE.48.h) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states |
| 48-KE | Express emotions through socially appropriate actions and words (SE.KE.j) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1.2 Identifies/labels own emotions |
| 48-KE | Communicate personal experiences or interests (SE.KE.k) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| 48-KE | Recognize and describe own feelings (SE.KE.l) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 1.2 Identifies/labels own emotions |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe appropriate ways to express feelings. (HE.K-2.1.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Approaches to Learning |  |  |  |  |
| Learning Approaches |  |  |  |  |
| Initiative and Creativity |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Use senses to explore the immediate environment (AL/LA.12.a) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Explore the environment in close proximity to and in constant sight of an adult (AL/LA.24.a) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Show interest in new activities and experiences (AL/LA.24.g) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3.3 Entertains self by playing with toys |
| 24-36 months | Explore the environment independently and seek occasional approval from a near-by adult (AL/LA.36.a) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 3.1 Seeks adult permission when appropriate |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, try new activities or experiences (AL/LA.36.b) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3.2 Responds to request to begin activity |
| 36-48 months | Try new activities and experiences independently (AL/LA.48.a) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| 48-KE | Show eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas (AL/LA.KE.a) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Work independently and ask for help when needed. (KGLO #1.1) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |

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| Persistence and Attentiveness |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Pay attention and try to reproduce desired effects and outcomes (AL.12.b) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.2 Uses simple actions on objects |
| Birth-12 months | Pay attention to sights and sounds (AL.12-24.c) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Repeat difficult tasks or activities many times to achieve mastery (AL.24.b) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal |
| 12-24 months | Pay attention to sights and sounds (AL.12-24.c) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 24-36 months | Show confidence and pleasure in the completion of a task or activity (AL.36.c) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver |
| 24-36 months | Begin to show persistence in a variety of tasks (AL.36.d) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| 36-48 months | Plan and pursue a variety of challenging tasks (AL.48-KE.b) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, sustain longer interest in working on a task or in play (AL.48.c) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| 48-KE | Plan and pursue a variety of challenging tasks (AL.48-KE.b) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 48-KE | Sustain work on age appropriate, interesting tasks (can ignore most distractions and interruptions) (AL.KE.c) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Strive to complete work neatly and correctly. (KGLO #4.1) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during small-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Set and strive toward learning goals. (KGLO #4.2) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Make productive use of class time. (KGLO #1.3) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments |

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| Problem Solving |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | React to a problem (AL/LA.12.d) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Use single object in different ways (AL/LA.24.d) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal |
| 24-36 months | Use materials in new ways to accomplish task (AL/LA.36.e) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes |
| 36-48 months | Solve problems without having to try every possibility (AL/LA.48.d) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 48-KE | Begin to think problems through, considering several possibilities and analyzing results (AL/LA.KE.d) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3.1 Evaluates common solutions to solve problems or reach goals |
| End of Kindergarten | Solve problems in different ways. (KGLO #3.3) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Make good choices. (KGLO #2.4) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments |

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| Reflection and Interpretation |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Show comfort in routines or experiences that mirror home experiences (AL/LA.12.e) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Prefer routines and activities that mirror home routines (AL/LA.24.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3.2 Follows familiar social routines with familiar adults |
| 12-24 months | Relate objects and people to events (AL/LA.24.f) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3.1 Initiates next step of familiar social routine |
| 24-36 months | Recognize specific activities that are home or school functions (AL/LA.36.f) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, recall the sequence of personal routines or events (AL/LA.36.g) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3.2 Relates recent events with contextual cues |
| 36-48 months | Retell experiences in order, providing details (AL/LA.48-KE.e) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3.1 Relates recent events without contextual cues |
| 36-48 months | Recall past experiences in new situations (AL/LA.48.f) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 48-KE | Retell experiences in order, providing details (AL/LA.48-KE.e) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 48-KE | Use knowledge of everyday experiences to apply to a new situation (AL/LA.KE.f) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 4.1 Draws conclusions about causes of events based on personal experience |
| End of Kindergarten | Use prior knowledge and experiences to solve problems. (KGLO #3.1) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain answers and make adjustments. (KGLO #3.2) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3.1 Evaluates common solutions to solve problems or reach goals |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Effective and Ethical Use of Technology |  |  |  |  |
| 24-36 months | Engage in tactile experiences, creating letters and other forms (AL/LA.36.h) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, begin to locate information on identified topics using resources provided (AL.48-KE.g) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 36-48 months | Create letters and other forms using various materials (AL/LA.48.h) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 48-KE | With adult assistance, begin to locate information on identified topics using resources provided (AL.48-KE.g) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 48-KE | Experiment with a variety of writing tools and surfaces (AL/LA.KE.h) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes |
| 48-KE | Identify technology that can be used to gain information (AL.KE.i) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| End of Kindergarten | Use various technologies to find information. (KGLO #6.2) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Use various technologies to create new products. (KGLO #6.3) | Fine Motor | D. Use of Electronic Devices | 1. Uses finger to interact with electronic device |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain how technology is used every day. (KGLO #6.4) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Use technology in a responsible manner. (KGLO #6.5) | Fine Motor | D. Use of Electronic Devices | 1. Uses finger to interact with electronic device |
| Cognition and General Knowledge |  |  |  |  |
| Mathematics and Numeracy |  |  |  |  |
| Number Sense |  |  |  |  |
| 12-24 months | Begin to imitate rote counting using some names of numbers, with errors in sequence (GK.24.b) | Math | A. Counting | 1.2 Recites numbers 1-3 |
| 12-24 months | Begin to use number concepts (e.g. "I want more.") (GK.24.c) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4.1 Makes requests of others |
| 12-24 months | Demonstrate an awareness of simple patterns (GK.24.d) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 24-36 months | Verbally count to 5 (GK.36.b) | Math | A. Counting | 2.2 Recites numbers 1-10 |
| 24-36 months | Show an understanding of number concepts (e.g. one/two, more/less) (GK.36.c) | Math | B. Quantitative Relations | 1.1 Compares items in sets to 5 by matching |
| 24-36 months | Recognize and name few numerals (GK.36.d) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 1.2 Labels numerals 1-5 |
| 24-36 months | Show an understanding of number concepts (e.g. one/two, more/less) (GK.36.c) | Math | B. Quantitative Relations | 1.1 Compares items in sets to 5 by matching |
| 24-36 months | Recognize simple patterns (GK.36.e) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| 36-48 months | Verbally count to 10 (GK.48.a) | Math | A. Counting | 2.2 Recites numbers 1-10 |
| 36-48 months | Recite numbers in the correct order and understand that numbers come before or after one another (GK.48.b) | Math | A. Counting | 2.2 Recites numbers 1-10 |
| 36-48 months | Recognize and name written numerals to 5 (GK.48.c) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 1.2 Labels numerals 1-5 |
| 36-48 months | Demonstrate an understanding of one-to-one correspondence (GK.48.d) | Math | A. Counting | 2.1 Counts 10 items to determine "How many?" |
| 36-48 months | Recognize and name the number of items in a small set, up to 5 objects (GK.48.e) | Math | A. Counting | 2.1 Counts 10 items to determine "How many?" |
| 36-48 months | Recognize and duplicate simple patterns (GK.48.f) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| 48-KE | Verbally count to 20 by ones (GK.KE.a) | Math | A. Counting | 3.2 Recites numbers 1-20 |
| 48-KE | Demonstrate ability to count in sequence (GK.KE.b) | Math | A. Counting | 3.2 Recites numbers 1-20 |
| 48-KE | Recognize and name written numerals to 10 (GK.KE.c) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 1.2 Labels numerals 1–5 |
| 48-KE | Recognize and name written numerals to 10 (GK.KE.c) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 2.2 Labels numerals 6–10 |
| 48-KE | Count many kinds of concrete objects and actions up to 10 using one-to-one correspondence (GK.KE.d) | Math | A. Counting | 2.1 Counts 10 items to determine “How many?” |
| 48-KE | Count as many as 7 things in a scattered configuration with no errors (GK.KE.e) | Math | A. Counting | 2.1 Counts 10 items to determine “How many?” |
| 48-KE | Recognize, create, and repeat simple patterns (GK.KE.f) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| End of Kindergarten | Count to 100 by ones and by tens. (K.CC.A.1) | Math | A. Counting | 4 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1). (K.CC.A.2) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1.2 Counts forward to 10 |
| End of Kindergarten | Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects). (K.CC.A.3) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 1. Reads and writes numerals for quantities to 5 |
| End of Kindergarten | Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects). (K.CC.A.3) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 2. Reads and writes numerals for quantities 6–10 |
| End of Kindergarten | Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects). (K.CC.A.3) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 3. Reads and writes numerals for quantities 11–20 |
| End of Kindergarten | Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals. (K.CC.C.7) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 1.1 Demonstrates understanding of mathematical meaning of written numerals 1–5 |
| End of Kindergarten | Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals. (K.CC.C.7) | Math | C. Reading and Writing Numbers | 2.1 Demonstrates understanding of mathematical meaning of written numerals 6–10 |
| End of Kindergarten | Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. (K.CC.B.4) | Math | A. Counting | 3.1 Counts 20 items to determine “How many?” |
| End of Kindergarten | When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object. (K.CC.B.4.A) | Math | A. Counting | 3.1 Counts 20 items to determine “How many?” |
| End of Kindergarten | Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted. (K.CC.B.4.B) | Math | A. Counting | 3. Counts out 20 items |
| End of Kindergarten | Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger. (K.CC.B.4.C) | Math | A. Counting | 3. Counts out 20 items |
| End of Kindergarten | Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle; or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects. (K.CC.B.5) | Math | A. Counting | 3.1 Counts 20 items to determine “How many?” |

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| Operations |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12-24 months | Begin to use number concepts (e.g. “I want more.”) (GK.24.c) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4.1 Makes requests of others |
| 24-36 months | Show an understanding of number concepts (e.g. one/two, more/less) (GK.36.c) | Math | B. Quantitative Relations | 1.1 Compares items in sets to 5 by matching |
| 36-48 months | Recognize and name the number of items in a small set, up to 5 objects (GK.48.e) | Math | A. Counting | 2.1 Counts 10 items to determine “How many?” |
| 48-KE | Use a range of strategies (e.g. counting, subtracting, matching) to compare quantity in two sets of objects and describe the comparison with terms, such as more/less, greater than/fewer/equal to (GK.KE.g) | Math | B. Quantitative Relations | 1 (all) |
| 48-KE | Use a range of strategies (e.g. counting, subtracting, matching) to compare quantity in two sets of objects and describe the comparison with terms, such as more/less, greater than/fewer/equal to (GK.KE.g) | Math | B. Quantitative Relations | 2 (all) |
| 48-KE | Count as many as 7 things in a scattered configuration with no errors (GK.KE.e) | Math | A. Counting | 2.1 Counts 10 items to determine “How many?” |
| End of Kindergarten | Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings (drawings need not show details, but should show the mathematics in the problem), sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations. | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1.5 Demonstrates understanding of concept of addition |
| End of Kindergarten | Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings (drawings need not show details, but should show the mathematics in the problem), sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations. | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 2.3 Demonstrates understanding of concept of subtraction |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies, include groups with up to 10 objects. (K.CC.C.6) | Math | B. Quantitative Relations | 1 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies, include groups with up to 10 objects. (K.CC.C.6) | Math | B. Quantitative Relations | 2 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem. (K.OA.A.2) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1.1 Solves picture or object addition problems using shortcut sum strategy |
| End of Kindergarten | Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem. (K.OA.A.2) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1.3 Solves picture or object problems using count all strategy |
| End of Kindergarten | Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem. (K.OA.A.2) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 2.1 Solves picture or object subtraction problems with set of 10 or less |
| End of Kindergarten | Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1). (K.OA.A.3) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1. Reads and writes symbols for addition (+) and equals (=) |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| End of Kindergarten | For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record the answer with a drawing or equation. (K.OA.A.4) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1.1 Solves picture or object addition problems using shortcut sum strategy |
| End of Kindergarten | Fluently add and subtract within 5. (K.OA.A.5) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1.1 Solves picture or object addition problems using shortcut sum strategy |
| End of Kindergarten | Fluently add and subtract within 5. (K.OA.A.5) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 2.1 Solves picture or object subtraction problems with set of 10 or less |
| End of Kindergarten | Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 into ten ones and some further ones, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each composition or decomposition by a drawing or equation (such as 18 = 10 + 8); understand that these numbers are composed of ten ones and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine ones. (K.NBT.A.1) | Math | D. Addition and Subtraction | 1. Reads and writes symbols for addition (+) and equals (=) |

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| Measurement and Data |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12-24 months | Make simple comparison between two objects (GK.24.e) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| 12-24 months | Show an interest in matching and sorting according to color, size, or shape (GK.24.f) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| 24-36 months | Identify characteristics for comparison (e.g. size, color, shape) (GK.36.f) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, order a few objects by size (GK.36.g) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons |
| 24-36 months | Match and sort according to one attribute, such as color, size, or shape (GK.36.h) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| 36-48 months | Understand the purpose of standard measuring tools (GK.48.g) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information |
| 36-48 months | Order objects according to one attribute of length, weight, capacity, or area (GK.48.h) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons |
| 36-48 months | Sort objects into subgroups by one or two attributes (GK.48.i) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| 48-KE | Recognize the attributes of length, area, weight, and capacity of everyday objects, and use appropriate vocabulary (e.g. long, short, light, big, small, wide, narrow) (GK.KE.h) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts |
| 48-KE | Compare the attributes of length and weight for two objects including: larger/shorter/same length, heavier/lighter/same, more/less/same (GK.KE.i) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons |
| 48-KE | Sort, classify, and initialize objects using attributes, such as color, shape, or size (GK.KE.j) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object. (K.MD.A.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts |
| End of Kindergarten | Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter. (K.MD.A.2) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons |
| End of Kindergarten | Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count (limit category counts to be less than or equal to 10). (K.MD.B.3) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count (limit category counts to be less than or equal to 10). (K.MD.B.3) | Math | A. Counting | 2.1 Counts 10 items to determine "How many?" |

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| Geometry |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12-24 months | Move body in different directions, such as up, down, around, or under (GK.24.g) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Recognize basic shapes in the environment (GK.24.h) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts |
| 12-24 months | With adult assistance, explore the ways that shapes and objects fit together (GK.24.j) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal |
| 24-36 months | Imitate basic directionality with adults and peers (GK.36.i) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.4 Writes using “scribble writing” |
| 24-36 months | Match two identical shapes (GK.36.k) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| 24-36 months | Explore the ways that shapes and objects fit together (GK.36.l) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes |
| 36-48 months | Follow basic directionality with adults and peers (GK.48.j) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.4 Writes using “scribble writing” |
| 36-48 months | Identify common geometric shapes (e.g. circle, square, rectangle, triangle) (GK.48.k) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, create and represent three-dimensional shapes (e.g. ball/sphere, square/box/cube, tube/cylinder using various manipulative materials) (GK.48.l) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change |
| 48-KE | Use positional words to describe an object's location (e.g. up, down, above, under, inside, outside) (GK.KE.k) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.1 Identifies common concepts |
| 48-KE | Recognize and name common shapes, their parts and attributes (GK.KE.l) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts |
| 48-KE | Create and represent three-dimensional shapes (e.g. ball/sphere, square/box/cube, tube/cylinder using various manipulative materials) (GK.KE.m) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| End of Kindergarten | Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size. (K.G.2) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid"). (K.G.A.3) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| End of Kindergarten | Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length). (K.G.B.4) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 4. Transfers knowledge |
| End of Kindergarten | Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes. (K.G.B.5) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, "can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?" (K.G.B.6) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change |
| Science |  |  |  |  |
| Scientific and Engineering Practices |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Place objects in mouth to discover their characteristics (GK.12.a) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Use the senses as tools with which to observe (GK.24.k) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Ask questions without seeking answers (GK.24.l) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate |
| 24-36 months | Use the senses as tools with which to observe and describe (GK.36.m) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1.2 Uses senses to explore |
| 24-36 months | Ask questions and may seek answers (GK.36.n) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry |
| 36-48 months | Use the senses as tools with which to observe, describe, and classify (GK.48.m) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, discuss changes in materials or objects observed (GK.48.o) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 36-48 months | Ask questions and seek answers about the world around them (GK.48.p) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.1 Generates specific questions for investigation |
| 48-KE | Use the senses and tools, including technology, to gather information, investigate materials, and observe processes and relationships (GK.KE.n) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 3. Investigates to test hypotheses |
| 48-KE | Make predictions about changes in materials or objects based on past experience (GK.KE.o) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2. Anticipates outcome of investigation |
| 48-KE | With adult assistance, ask and seek out answers to questions about objects and events (GK.KE.p) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.1 Generates specific questions for investigation |
| End of Kindergarten | Use the senses to make observations. (SC.K.1.1) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| End of Kindergarten | Collect data about living and non-living things. (SC.K.1.3) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings |
| End of Kindergarten | Ask questions about the world around them. (SC.K.1.2) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.1 Generates specific questions for investigation |

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| Physical Science |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Place objects in mouth to discover their characteristics (GK.12.a) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Explore the characteristics of objects (GK.24.m) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2. Combines simple actions to examine people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Move objects in more than one way (GK.24.n) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal |
| 24-36 months | Identify differences in the properties of some objects or materials (GK.36.o) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| 24-36 months | Use words to describe when moving objects in different ways (GK.36.p) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Make comparisons among objects that have been observed (GK.48.q) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, explore and describe various actions that can change an object's motion, such as pulling, pushing, twisting, rolling, and throwing (GK.48.r) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 4.3 Shows awareness that manipulation of materials or processes prompted change in those materials or processes |
| 48-KE | Explore different kinds of matter (e.g. wood, metal, water) and describe by observing properties (e.g. visual, aural, textural) (GK.KE.r) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 48-KE | Explore and describe various actions that can change an object's motion, such as pulling, pushing, twisting, rolling, and throwing (GK.KE.s) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 4.2 Demonstrates knowledge of properties of change resulting from investigations |
| End of Kindergarten | Classify objects by their attributes (e.g., physical properties, materials of which they are made). (SC.K.6.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3. Classifies using multiple attributes |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify that objects will fall to the ground unless something is holding them up. (SC.K.7.1) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 4.1 Communicates results of investigations |

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| Life Sciences |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Show interest in the natural world (GK.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| Birth-12 months | Recognize self and family members (GK.12.c) | Social-Communication | B. Communicative Understanding | 2.1 Recognizes own and familiar names |
| 12-24 months | Differentiate between animal and plant (GK.24.o) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| 12-24 months | Distinguish between adult and baby (GK.24.p) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| 24-36 months | Begin to understand the difference between living and non-living things (GK.36.q) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings |
| 24-36 months | Identify adults and their offspring (GK.36.r) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 24-36 months | Name some common animals and their babies (GK.36.s) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 36-48 months | Identify the physical properties of some living and non-living things (GK.48.s) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 36-48 months | Notice similarities and differences between animals and their offspring (GK.48.t) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 48-KE | Investigate, describe, and compare the characteristics that differentiate living from non-living things (GK.KE.t) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 48-KE | Observe and describe plants and animals as they go through predictable life cycles (GK.KE.u) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings |
| 48-KE | Observe and describe ways in which many plants and animals resemble their parents (GK.KE.v) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify differences between living and non-living things. (SC.K.4.1) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify similarities and differences between plants and animals. (SC.K.3.1) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify ways in which some offspring are very much like their parents, although not exactly. (SC.K.5.1) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |

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| Earth’s Place in the Universe |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12-24 months | Observe weather conditions (GK.24.q) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry |
| 12-24 months | Differentiate between night and day (GK.24.r) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes |
| 12-24 months | Point to or label sky, sun, cloud, star, moon (GK.24.s) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 24-36 months | Notice weather change (GK.36.t) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 24-36 months | Identify the sky’s different characteristics during night and day (GK.36.u) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings |
| 24-36 months | Notice differences in cloud patterns (GK.36.v) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 36-48 months | Identify the characteristics of weather based on firsthand observations using related vocabulary (GK.48.u) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| 36-48 months | Describe the effects of the sun or sunlight (GK.48.v) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings |
| 48-KE | Describe and anticipate weather changes (GK.KE.w) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings |
| 48-KE | Name any celestial object seen in the day or night sky (GK.KE.x) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| End of Kindergarten | Report and describe weather changes from day to day and over the seasons. (SC.K.8.1) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify different types of celestial objects seen in the day and night sky. (SC.K.8.2) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 2.3 Makes observations |
| Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Place objects in mouth to discover their characteristics (GK.12.a) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Explore the characteristics of objects (GK.24.m) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1.2 Uses senses to explore |
| 24-36 months | Use simple tools to continue exploration (GK.36.w) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information |
| 36-48 months | Identify and use simple tools to extend observations (GK.48.w) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information |
| 48-KE | With adult assistance, recognize examples of technologies (e.g. knife, pencil, computer, pencil sharpener, refrigerator) at home or in the classroom (GK.KE.y) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify different types of technologies at home, in the classroom, and/or in the world. (SC.K.2.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |

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| Social Studies |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| History |  |  |  |  |
| 12-24 months | Respond to changes in routines or schedule (GK.24.t) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | State periods of day when events occur (GK.36.x) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.1 Identifies common concepts |
| 36-48 months | Discuss and identify the order of daily routines (GK.48.x) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.1 Identifies common concepts |
| 36-48 months | Use time phrases and tense selection appropriately (e.g. today, yesterday, tomorrow, later) (GK.48.y) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.1 Identifies common concepts |
| 48-KE | Recognize calendars and simple timelines (GK.KE.z) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 2. Recognizes symbols |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain change and continuity over time, using calendars and simple timelines. (SS.K.1.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe historically significant events and observances in American history. (SS.K.3.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |

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| Geography |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Move to explore environment (e.g. rolls over, crawls, begins to use arms and legs purposefully) (GK.12.d) | Gross Motor | A. Body Control and Weight Transfer | 1 (all) |
| Birth-12 months | Move to explore environment (e.g. rolls over, crawls, begins to use arms and legs purposefully) (GK.12.d) | Gross Motor | A. Body Control and Weight Transfer | 3 (all) |
| Birth-12 months | Move to explore environment (e.g. rolls over, crawls, begins to use arms and legs purposefully) (GK.12.d) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 1 (all) |
| Birth-12 months | Reach for objects (PHM/GK.12.e) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. walks across room, marches, walks backwards) (PHM/GK.24.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 3 (all) |
| 24-36 months | Follow a pathway or roadway on a large car mat (GK.36.y) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes |
| 24-36 months | Continue to experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. walks across room, marches, walks backwards) (PHM/GK.36.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 3. Walks avoiding people, furniture, or objects |
| 36-48 months | Construct a roadway or path out of blocks or other building materials (GK.48.z) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 36-48 months | Respond appropriately to moving body in directional ways (GK.48.aa) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons |
| 48-KE | Construct and describe simple maps of the classroom or home (GK.KE.aa) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2.1 Makes representational drawings |
| 48-KE | Engage in activities that build understanding of words for locations and direction (GK.KE.bb) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| 48-KE | Engage in activities that build understanding of words for locations and direction (GK.KE.bb) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify location and physical characteristics represented on maps and globes (e.g., land, water, roads, and cities). (SS.K.7.1) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 2. Recognizes symbols |
| End of Kindergarten | Use terms to describe relative location (i.e., above/below, near/far, left/right, and cardinal directions). (SS.K.7.2) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.1 Identifies common concepts |

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| Economics |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Make basic needs known (e.g. cries when hungry) (GK.12.f) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 3.2 Vocalizes to another person expressing negative affective state |
| 12-24 months | Name some basic needs with single words (e.g. “milk”, “Mama”) (GK.24.u) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4.1 Makes requests of others |
| 24-36 months | Recognize that others have basic needs (e.g. offers a cookie or a hug) (GK.36.z) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult |
| 24-36 months | Name self in pictures (GK.36.aa) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 2. Recognizes symbols |
| 24-36 months | Recognize that money is needed to purchase materials (GK.36.bb) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2.2 Uses imaginary props in play |
| 24-36 months | Identify that businesses provide goods or services (GK.36.cc) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 36-48 months | Identify some basic needs and how to meet them (e.g. “When I’m thirsty, I get a drink.”) (GK.48.bb) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 1.1 Meets internal physical needs of hunger and thirst |
| 36-48 months | Pretend to be a buyer or seller (GK.48-KE.cc) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2.1 Enacts roles or identities in imaginary play |
| 36-48 months | Identify that adults go to work to earn money (GK.48.dd) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 4. Draws plausible conclusions about events beyond personal experience |
| 48-KE | Identify people’s basic needs and explain how they fulfill them (GK.KE.dd) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | Identify buyers and sellers (GK.KE.ee) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 48-KE | Pretend to be a buyer or seller (GK.48-KE.cc) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2.1 Enacts roles or identities in imaginary play |
| 48-KE | Identify one or two workers, and their jobs in the community (GK.KE.ff) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain people’s basic needs and how they fulfill them. (SS.K.8.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Differentiate buyers (e.g., a parent or caregiver) and sellers (e.g., a storeowner or other producer). (SS.K.8.2) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| End of Kindergarten | Identifies various workers and their jobs in the community (CTE.K.2.2) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |

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| Government/ Political Science |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12-24 months | Cooperate with basic safety practices (PHM/GK.24.j) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | Use basic safety practices (PHM/GK.36-48.j) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, retell a rule or safety practice (PHM/GK.48.n) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 4. Recognizes and reports information regarding safety |
| 36-48 months | Use basic safety practices (PHM/GK.36-48.j) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments |
| 48-KE | Discuss examples of authority, rules, fairness, and personal responsibilities in own experiences and in stories read to him/her (PHM/GK.KE.q) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify rules that apply in different settings and the results from complying or not complying with these rules. (SS.K.4.1) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 4. Recognizes and reports information regarding safety |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe his or her rights and demonstrate responsibilities of self in classroom, school, and neighborhood settings. (SS.K.5.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate ways to improve the quality of life in own school or community. (SS.K.5.2) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |

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| Community and Culture |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Community |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Become aware of self (GK.12.g) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| Birth-12 months | Respond to name (GK.12.h) | Social-Communication | B. Communicative Understanding | 2.1 Recognizes own and familiar names |
| 12-24 months | Repeat activities through trial and error, and look at adult for acknowledgement of success (GK.24.v) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes |
| 12-24 months | Accomplish a new task and clap for self (GK.24.w) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult |
| 24-36 months | Have knowledge of own characteristics, such as name, gender, age, physical traits, and family roles (GK.36.dd) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 4.3 Provides given name or nickname of self and others |
| 24-36 months | Name self in pictures (GK.36.aa) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 2. Recognizes symbols |
| 36-48 months | Relate own identification information (GK.48.ee) | Social-Emotional | E. Meeting Social Expectations | 4. Relates identifying information about self |
| 48-KE | Use self-identifying information (e.g. name, age) in situations outside the classroom (GK.KE.gg) | Adaptive | D. Personal Safety | 4.1 States or produces personal information to promote/maintain personal safety |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain that current learning relates to life outside the classroom. (CTE.K.2.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| Culture |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Recognize simple differences between people (GK.12.i) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Enjoy poems, stories, and songs about a variety of people and cultures (GK.24.x) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, begin to develop awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of own culture (GK.36.ee) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Show awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of own culture (GK.48.ff) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | Talk about, compare, and explore similarities and differences in daily practices across cultures (GK.KE.hh) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain how and why people from different cultures observe different holidays/celebrations. (SS.K.6.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |

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| Creative Arts Expression and Representation |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Visual |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Explore art tools and materials (GK.12.j) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| Birth-12 months | Gaze at paintings, pictures, or photographs with interest (GK.12.k) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Use basic art materials to create an age appropriate product (GK.24.y) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Show interest in others' work or product (GK.24.z) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 1.1 Initiates social behavior toward peer |
| 12-24 months | Make scribbles or marks (GK/LA.24.aa) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1.4 Scribbles |
| 24-36 months | Tell about own art products (GK.36.ff) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, use a variety of tools and materials to create new products (GK.36.gg) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.2 Responds appropriately to directions during small-group activities |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, comment on characteristics of others' work (GK.36.hh) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 24-36 months | Create age appropriate representations of real objects and concepts in artwork (GK.36.ii) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2.1 Makes representational drawings |
| 36-48 months | Describe color and shape in artwork (GK.48.gg) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Use a variety of tools and materials to create new products (GK.48.hh) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during small-group activities |
| 36-48 months | Comment on characteristics of others' work (GK.48.ii) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Name the feelings that own artwork is intended to express (GK.48.jj) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-KE | Describe texture, color, and shape in artwork (GK.KE.ii) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | Explore a variety of age-appropriate materials and media to create two-and three-dimensional artwork (GK.KE.jj) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during small-group activities |
| 48-KE | Express an opinion about a work of art (GK.KE.kk) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | Explore how color can convey mood and emotion (GK.KE.ll) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Use developmentally appropriate art vocabulary. (FA.K.1.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain the concept that all artwork is meant to be appreciated and some artwork is also meant to be useful. (FA.K.1.5) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Use developmentally appropriate art media, tools and processes. (FA.K.1.2) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during small-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain preferences for particular works of art. (FA.K.1.4) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Create art that expresses feelings about a familiar subject. (FA.K.1.3) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |

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| Musical |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Imitate new sounds and movements (GK.12.I) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 1.1 Imitates novel simple motor action not already in repertoire |
| Birth-12 months | Imitate new sounds and movements (GK.12.I) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 2.1 Imitates novel vocalizations |
| Birth-12 months | Respond to music (GK.12.m) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| Birth-12 months | Imitate new sounds and movements (GK.12.I) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 1.1 Imitates novel simple motor action not already in repertoire |
| Birth-12 months | Imitate new sounds and movements (GK.12.I) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 2.1 Imitates novel vocalizations |
| Birth-12 months | Respond to music (GK.12.m) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Show pleasure and excitement when exposed to music (GK.24.bb) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 3.1 Vocalizes to another person expressing positive affective state |
| 12-24 months | Use instruments to create sound (GK.24.cc) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Show pleasure and excitement when exposed to music (GK.24.bb) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 3.1 Vocalizes to another person expressing positive affective state |
| 12-24 months | Show pleasure and excitement when exposed to music (GK.24.bb) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 3.1 Vocalizes to another person expressing positive affective state |
| 24-36 months | Use instruments to create sound and rhythm (GK.36.jj) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal |
| 24-36 months | Sing songs in recognizable ways (GK.36-48.kk) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play |
| 36-48 months | Use instruments to create rhythm and sound, imitating adults (GK.48.mm) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 1. Imitates novel coordinated motor actions |
| 36-48 months | Sing songs in recognizable ways (GK.36-48.kk) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-KE | Play instruments using different beats, tempos, dynamics, and interpretation (GK.KE.mm) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| 48-KE | Sing a variety of songs with repetitive phrases and rhythmic patterns independently and with others (GK.KE.nn) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| 48-KE | Sing songs varying voice and sounds (e.g. high and low, short and long, loud and soft, or fast and slow) (GK.KE.oo) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.2 Varies voice to impart meaning and recognize social or environmental conditions |
| 48-KE | Identify one source of music that can be heard in daily life (GK.KE.pp) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Use an instrument to maintain a steady beat using quarter notes and quarter rests. (FA.K.2.3) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use singing voice to echo short melodic patterns in appropriate range. (FA.K.2.1) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate simple representation of high and low, short and long, loud and soft, fast and slow. (FA.K.2.2) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.2 Varies voice to impart meaning and recognize social or environmental conditions |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify various sources of music that can be heard in daily life and their purpose. (FA.K.2.4) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |

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| Movement |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Recognize simple differences between people (GK.12.i) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Show interest in moving body in different ways (GK.24.dd) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Act out real behaviors during play using objects for intended purpose (GK.24.ee) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2.2 Uses imaginary props in play |
| 24-36 months | Use body and energy to move in different ways (GK.36-48.II) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| 24-36 months | Begin to take on roles of familiar people, animals, or characters (GK.36.mm) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2.1 Enacts roles or identities in imaginary play |
| 24-36 months | Continue to experiment with different ways of moving (e.g. walks across room, marches, walks backwards) (PHM/GK.36.a) | Gross Motor | B. Movement and Coordination | 3. Walks avoiding people, furniture, or objects |
| 36-48 months | Use body and energy to move in different ways (GK.36-48.II) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| 36-48 months | Engage in play that has a story line (GK.48.oo) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play |
| 36-48 months | Move, imitating adults (GK.48.pp) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 1. Imitates novel coordinated motor actions |
| 48-KE | Use body, energy, space, and time to move in a few different ways (GK.KE.qq) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| 48-KE | Express self freely through movement (GK.KE.rr) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 48-KE | Create characters through physical movement, gesture, sound, speech, and facial expressions (GK.KE.ss) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2.1 Enacts roles or identities in imaginary play |
| 48-KE | Use body, energy, space, and time to move in a few different ways (GK.KE.qq) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| End of Kindergarten | Use body, energy, space, and time to move in different ways. (FA.K.4.1) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use movement to respond to a variety of stimuli, such as observed dance, words, sounds and songs. (FA.K.4.3) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Create movements that represent ideas, person, and places. (FA.K.4.2) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Perform a folk/traditional dance from another culture. (FA.K.4.4) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Perform imitative movements. (FA.K.3.1) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 1. Imitates novel coordinated motor actions |

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| Dramatic Expression |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Recognize simple differences between people (GK.12.i) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Enjoy poems, stories, and songs about a variety of people and cultures (GK.24.x) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 12-24 months | Respond to audience's appreciation of actions (GK.24.ff) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 3.1 Vocalizes to another person expressing positive affective state |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, begin to develop awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of own culture (GK.36.ee) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 24-36 months | Seek an audience for one's actions (GK.36.nn) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver |
| 36-48 months | Show awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of own culture (GK.48.ff) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Listen to performances or artists at work (e.g. storytellers, puppet shows) (GK.48.qq) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| 48-KE | Talk about, compare, and explore similarities and differences in daily practices across cultures (GK.KE.hh) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| 48-KE | Develop audience skills by observing performances or artists at work in various aspects of the Arts (GK.KE.tt) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate how cultures have used dramatic play to express human experience. (FA.K.3.3) | Social-Emotional | C. Interactions with Peers | 2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play |
| End of Kindergarten | Explain how theatrical performances often cause emotional reactions. (FA.K.3.2) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |

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| AI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English Language Arts and Literacy |  |  |  |  |
| Reading Literature |  |  |  |  |
| Key Ideas and Details |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Demonstrate a beginning interest in pictures and books that have color, pattern, and contrast (LA.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 12-24 months | Point to a character when named in a story (LA.24.c) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Contribute language from books at appropriate times (LA.36.c) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, retell an event from a story (LA.36.d) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.1 Demonstrates understanding of key vocabulary in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Identify a character or recall an event in a story (LA.36.f) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.1 Demonstrates understanding of key vocabulary in picture books |
| 36-48 months | Ask and answer questions about essential narrative elements (LA.48.a) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.2 Answers and asks questions related to story |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, retell a simple story in sequence with picture support or using props (LA.48.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.3 Tells story associated with series of pictures |
| 36-48 months | Identify characters and recall an event in a story (LA.48.c) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-KE | Identify story-related problems, events, and resolutions during conversations with adult (LA.KE.c) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |
| 48-KE | With adult assistance, retell a simple story in sequence (LA.KE.g) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2. Retells simple story |
| 48-KE | Identify characters and recall major events in a story (LA.KE.i) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. (RL.K.1) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.2 Answers and asks questions related to story |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details. (RL.K.2) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2. Retells simple story |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. (RL.K.3) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |

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| Craft and Structure |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Show an interest in the speech of others (LA.12.c) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Contribute language from books at appropriate times (LA.36.c) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 24-36 months | Recognize pictures of familiar characters in books (LA.36.i) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Labels familiar people, actions, objects, and events in picture books |
| 36-48 months | Respond appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories (LA.48.g) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.1 Demonstrates understanding of key vocabulary in picture books |
| 36-48 months | Recognize books written by the same author or illustrator (LA.48.i) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.2 Demonstrates understanding of title, author, and illustrator |
| 48-KE | Respond appropriately to statements, questions, vocabulary, and stories (LA.KE.j) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |
| 48-KE | Begin to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between fantasy and reality (LA.KE.k) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 48-KE | Know some features of a book (e.g. title, author, illustrator) (LA.KE.l) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.2 Demonstrates understanding of title, author, and illustrator |
| End of Kindergarten | Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. (RL.K.4) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.2 Answers and asks questions related to story |
| End of Kindergarten | Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems). (RL.K.5) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.3 Demonstrates understanding of vocabulary associated with early literacy concepts |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. (RL.K.6) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.2 Demonstrates understanding of title, author, and illustrator |

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| Integration of Knowledge and Ideas |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Demonstrate a beginning interest in pictures and books that have color, pattern, and contrast (LA.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| Birth-12 months | Show an interest in the speech of others (LA.12.c) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Pretend to read a familiar book (LA.36.j) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 2.2 Holds book or other printed material with pictures correctly oriented |
| 24-36 months | Contribute language from books at appropriate times (LA.36.c) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 36-48 months | Pretend to read a familiar book, describing what is on each page using picture cues (LA.48.j) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.3 Tells story associated with series of pictures |
| 36-48 months | Ask and answer questions about essential narrative elements (LA.48.a) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.2 Answers and asks questions related to story |
| 48-KE | Pretend to read, using intonation and referring to images in the illustrations (LA.KE.m) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.3 Tells story associated with series of pictures |
| 48-KE | Identify story-related problems, events, and resolutions during conversations with adult (LA.KE.c) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). (RL.K.7) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1. Demonstrates understanding that pictures represent text |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories. (RL.K.9) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |

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| Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Demonstrate a beginning interest in pictures and books that have color, pattern, and contrast (LA.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Contribute language from books at appropriate times (LA.36.c) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 36-48 months | Ask and answer questions about essential narrative elements (LA.48.a) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.2 Answers and asks questions related to story |
| 48-KE | Identify story-related problems, events, and resolutions during conversations with adult (LA.KE.c) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |
| End of Kindergarten | Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding. (RL.K.10) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Informational |  |  |  |  |
| Key Ideas and Details |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Demonstrate a beginning interest in pictures and books that have color, pattern, and contrast (LA.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Contribute language from books at appropriate times (LA.36.c) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 36-48 months | Ask and answer questions about essential narrative elements (LA.48.a) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.2 Answers and asks questions related to story |
| 48-KE | Identify factual information and events during conversations with adult (LA.KE.o) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. (RI.K.1) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.2 Answers and asks questions related to story |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. (RI.K.2) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2. Retells simple story |
| End of Kindergarten | With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. (RI.K.3) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3. Demonstrates understanding of abstract story vocabulary |

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| Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12-24 months | Select a favorite book to read (LA.24.h) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4.2 Makes choices to express preferences |
| 24-36 months | Make an “I like” statement about a favorite book or story (LA.36.l) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Sit and listen to an engaging story from beginning to end (LA.48.m) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 48-KE | Listen actively as an individual and as a member of a group to a variety of age appropriate informational texts read aloud (LA.KE.p) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1. Participates in shared group reading |
| 48-KE | Listen actively as an individual and as a member of a group to a variety of age appropriate informational texts read aloud (LA.KE.p) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| End of Kindergarten | Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding. (RI.K.10) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1. Participates in shared group reading |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Foundational |  |  |  |  |
| Print Concepts |  |  |  |  |
| 12-24 months | Show interest in books or photos (LA.24.i) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 24-36 months | Demonstrate book handling skills (LA.36.m) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 2.1 Turns pages of book from beginning toward end |
| 24-36 months | Recognize and name few letters (LA.36.n) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 1.5 Recognizes three letters in own first name |
| 36-48 months | Handle books respectfully and appropriately (holding them right-side up and turning pages one at a time from front to back) (LA.48.n) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 2.1 Turns pages of book from beginning toward end |
| 36-48 months | Identify the sounds of few letters (LA.48.o) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2.4 Produces correct sounds for six letters of alphabet |
| 36-48 months | Recognize and name 10 letters (LA.48.p) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 1.2 Names 12 frequently occurring letters |
| 48-KE | Practice tracking from top to bottom and left to right with scaffolding (LA.KE.q) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 2. Demonstrates understanding that text is read in one direction and from top to bottom of page |
| 48-KE | Identify parts of a book (e.g. front cover, back cover, spine) (LA.KE.r) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 3.3 Demonstrates understanding of vocabulary associated with early literacy concepts |
| 48-KE | Show understanding that sequence of letters represents a sequence of spoken sounds (e.g. asks how to spell a word) (LA.KE.s) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 3. Recognizes print words for common or familiar people, objects, or pictures |
| 48-KE | With adult assistance, segment words in a simple sentence by clapping and naming number of words in a sentence (LA.KE.t) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 2.2 Claps for words in sentences |
| 48-KE | Recognize and name 10 upper- and lower-case letters (LA.KE.u) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 1.2 Names 12 frequently occurring letters |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of a print. (RF.K.1) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.4 Writes using “scribble writing” |
| End of Kindergarten | Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page-by-page. (RF.K.1.A) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 2. Demonstrates understanding that text is read in one direction and from top to bottom of page |
| End of Kindergarten | Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters. (RF.K.1.B) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 3. Recognizes print words for common or familiar people, objects, or pictures |
| End of Kindergarten | Understand that words are separated by spaces in print. (RF.K.1.C) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3. Writes words using conventional spelling |
| End of Kindergarten | Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet. (RF.K.1.D) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 1. Names all uppercase and lowercase letters of alphabet |

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| Phonological Awareness |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Show interest in rhyming words (LA.24.j) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Sing along with rhyming songs (LA.36.o) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play |
| 12-24 months | Sing along with songs that have words with repeating initial sounds (LA.36.p) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play |
| 24-36 months | Recognize rhyming words (LA.48.q) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 1.1 Identifies rhyming words |
| 24-36 months | Hear and show awareness of separate words in sentences (LA.48.r) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 2.2 Claps for words in sentences |
| 24-36 months | Recognize when words share initial sound (e.g. /b/ as in Bob, ball, baby, boat) (LA.48.s) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.5 Produces words that begin with specified sound |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, generate rhyming words (LA.KE.v) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 1. Produces rhyming words given oral prompt |
| 36-48 months | Clap out the syllables in own name (LA.KE.w) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 3.2 Claps for each syllable in two- and three-syllable words |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, match the initial sound of spoken words (LA.KE.x) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.5 Produces words that begin with specified sound |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). (RF.K.2) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 2 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). (RF.K.2) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 3 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). (RF.K.2) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Recognize and produce rhyming words. (RF.K.2.A) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 1. Produces rhyming words given oral prompt |
| End of Kindergarten | Count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words. (RF.K.2.B) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 3 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable spoken words. (RF.K.2.C) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4. Segments CVC words into individual sounds |
| End of Kindergarten | Blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable spoken words. (RF.K.2.C) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.1 Blends separate CVC sounds into simple words |
| End of Kindergarten | Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words (This does not include CVCs ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/). (RF.K.2.D) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.2 Identifies middle sounds in CVC words |
| End of Kindergarten | Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words (This does not include CVCs ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/). (RF.K.2.D) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.3 Identifies last sounds in CVC words |
| End of Kindergarten | Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words (This does not include CVCs ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/). (RF.K.2.D) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.4 Identifies beginning sounds in CVC words |
| End of Kindergarten | Add or substitute individual sounds (phonemes) in simple, one-syllable words to make new words. (RF.K.2.E) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.5 Produces words that begin with specified sound |

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| Phonics and Word Recognition |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 36-48 months | Recognize when words share initial sound (e.g. /b/ as in Bob, ball, baby, boat) (LA.48.s) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.5 Produces words that begin with specified sound |
| 36-48 months | Identify own name in print (LA.48.t) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 3.1 Recognizes own first name in print |
| 36-48 months | Recognize symbols and logos in the environment (LA.48.u) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 3.2 Recognizes common signs and logos |
| 48-KE | Associate three or more letters with their sounds (LA.KE.y) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2.4 Produces correct sounds for six letters of alphabet |
| 48-KE | Identify some letters in own name (LA.KE.z) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 1.5 Recognizes three letters in own first name |
| 48-KE | Recognize and “read” familiar words or environmental print (LA.KE.aa) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 3. Recognizes print words for common or familiar people, objects, or pictures |
| End of Kindergarten | Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. (RF.K.3) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2.1 Sounds out CVC words |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or most frequent sound for each consonant. (RF.K.3.A) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2.3 Produces correct sounds for 20 letters of alphabet |
| End of Kindergarten | Associate the long and short sounds with the common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels. (RF.K.3.B) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2.3 Produces correct sounds for 20 letters of alphabet |
| End of Kindergarten | Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are. do, does). (RF.K.3.C) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2.2 Reads frequently occurring sight words |
| End of Kindergarten | Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ. (RF.K.3.D) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.2 Identifies middle sounds in CVC words |
| End of Kindergarten | Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ. (RF.K.3.D) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.3 Identifies last sounds in CVC words |
| End of Kindergarten | Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ. (RF.K.3.D) | Literacy | B. Phonological Awareness | 4.4 Identifies beginning sounds in CVC words |

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| Fluency |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Demonstrate a beginning interest in pictures and books that have color, pattern, and contrast (LA.12.b) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Pretend to read a familiar book (LA.36.j) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 2.1 Turns pages of book from beginning toward end |
| 36-48 months | Pretend to read a familiar book, describing what is on each page using picture cues (LA.48.j) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.3 Tells story associated with series of pictures |
| 48-KE | Pretend to read, using intonation and referring to images in the illustrations (LA.KE.m) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 2.3 Tells story associated with series of pictures |
| End of Kindergarten | Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding. (RF.K.4) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2. Reads simple CVC and sight word text |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Writing |  |  |  |  |
| Text Types and Purposes |  |  |  |  |
| 12-24 months | Recognize people, objects, and animals in pictures (LA.24.l) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Labels familiar people, actions, objects, and events in picture books |
| 12-24 months | Make simple statements about people or things not present (LA.24.m) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate |
| 12-24 months | Make scribbles or marks (GK/LA.24.aa) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1.4 Scribbles |
| 24-36 months | Notice details in an illustration or picture (LA.36.q) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Recognize and label people, objects, and animals in pictures (LA.36.r) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Labels familiar people, actions, objects, and events in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Tell simple stories about people or things not present (LA.36.s) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 24-36 months | Make controlled linear scribbles (LA.36.t) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1.3 Writes or draws using straight lines |
| 36-48 months | Add detail to drawings and other products with simple descriptive words, symbols, scribbles or letter-like forms (LA.48.v) | Literacy | E. Writing | 1.2 Verbally labels representational drawings |
| 36-48 months | Sometimes, label after creating drawing, construction, movement, or dramatization (LA.48.w) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Tell stories that refer to other times and places with some details (LA.48.x) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 36-48 months | Write some letters and letter-like forms (LA.48.y) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.4 Writes using “scribble writing” |
| 48-KE | Add detail to drawings and other products with simple descriptive words, letters or letter forms (LA.KE.bb) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes |
| 48-KE | Plan and then use drawings, constructions, movements, and dramatizations to represent ideas (LA.KE.cc) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 48-KE | Tell detailed stories that refer to other times and places (LA.KE.dd) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 48-KE | Begin to use sound spelling (e.g. uses initial sound of words to write words, writes several sounds heard in words) (LA.KE.ee) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.1 Writes using developmental spelling |
| End of Kindergarten | Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book (e.g., My favorite book is...). (W.K.1) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes |
| End of Kindergarten | Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic. (W.K.2) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes |
| End of Kindergarten | Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened. (W.K.3) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes |

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| Production and Distribution of Writing |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | React to a problem (AL/LA.12.d) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation |
| 12-24 months | Use single object in different ways (AL/LA.24.d) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal |
| 24-36 months | Use materials in new ways to accomplish task (AL/LA.36.e) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes |
| 24-36 months | Engage in tactile experiences creating letters and other forms (AL/LA.36.h) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 36-48 months | Solve problems without having to try every possibility (AL/LA.48.d) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 36-48 months | Create letters and other forms using various materials (AL/LA.48.h) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during small-group activities |
| 48-KE | Begin to think problems through, considering several possibilities and analyzing results (AL/LA.KE.d) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3.1 Evaluates common solutions to solve problems or reach goals |
| 48-KE | Experiment with a variety of writing tools and surfaces (AL/LA.KE.h) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 1.1 Interacts appropriately with materials during small-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed. (W.K.5) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.3 Responds to topic initiations from others |
| End of Kindergarten | With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. (W.K.6) | Fine Motor | D. Use of Electronic Devices | 1. Uses finger to interact with electronic device |

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| Research to Build and Present Knowledge |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Use senses to explore the immediate environment (AL/LA.12.a) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| Birth-12 months | Show comfort in routines or experiences that mirror home experiences (AL/LA.12.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3.2 Follows familiar social routines with familiar adults |
| 12-24 months | Explore the environment in close proximity to and in constant sight of an adult (AL/LA.24.a) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult |
| 12-24 months | Show interest in new activities and experiences (AL/LA.24.g) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3.3 Entertains self by playing with toys |
| 12-24 months | Relate objects and people to events (AL/LA.24.f) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 12-24 months | Prefer routines and activities that mirror home routines (AL/LA.24.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 24-36 months | Explore the environment independently and seek occasional approval from a near-by adult (AL/LA.36.a) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, try new activities or experiences (AL/LA.36.b) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3.2 Responds to request to begin activity |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, recall the sequence of personal routines or events (AL/LA.36.g) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.1 Identifies common concepts |
| 24-36 months | Recognize specific activities that are home or school functions (AL/LA.36.f) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 36-48 months | Try new activities and experiences independently (AL/LA.48.a) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| 36-48 months | Recall past experiences in new situations (AL/LA.48.f) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations |
| 36-48 months | Retell experiences in order, providing details (AL/LA.48-KE.e) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 48-KE | Show eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas (AL/LA.KE.a) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| 48-KE | Use knowledge of everyday experiences to apply to a new situation (AL/LA.KE.f) | Cognitive | E. Scientific Discovery | 3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations |
| 48-KE | Recall three or four items removed from view (LA.KE.ff) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 1. Maintains search for object not in its usual location |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| End of Kindergarten | Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them). (W.K.7) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes |
| End of Kindergarten | With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. (W.K.8) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |

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| H1 Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Speaking and Listening |  |  |  |  |
| Comprehension and Collaboration |  |  |  |  |
| Birth-12 months | Respond to repeated words or phrases (LA.12.f) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 2.3 Responds to familiar game or action |
| Birth-12 months | Show an interest in the speech of others (LA.12.c) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| Birth-12 months | Use senses to explore the immediate environment (AL/LA.12.a) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects |
| 12-24 months | Focus attention on speaker and attempt to imitate speech (LA.24.n) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 2.1 Imitates novel vocalizations |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Social-Communication | B. Communicative Understanding | 2. Locates common objects, people, or events |
| 12-24 months | Explore the environment in close proximity to and in constant sight of an adult (AL/LA.24.a) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult |
| 12-24 months | Show interest in new activities and experiences (AL/LA.24.g) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3.3 Entertains self by playing with toys |
| 24-36 months | Initiate and engage in brief conversations with peers and adults (LA.36.u) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction |
| 24-36 months | Begin to use appropriate skills when communicating (LA.36.v) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction |
| 24-36 months | Contribute language from books at appropriate times (LA.36.c) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 24-36 months | Explore the environment independently and seek occasional approval from a near-by adult (AL/LA.36.a) | Social-Emotional | B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation | 3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, try new activities or experiences (AL/LA.36.b) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3.2 Responds to request to begin activity |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, listen and respond attentively to conversations (e.g. engages in at least three exchanges, poses questions and listens to the ideas of others, shares experiences when asked) (LA.48.z) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.4 Alternates between speaker and listener roles during conversations with others |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, observe and use appropriate ways of interacting in a group (e.g. takes turns in talking, listens to peers, waits to speak until another person is finished talking, asks questions and waits for an answer) (LA.48.aa) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.4 Alternates between speaker and listener roles during conversations with others |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 36-48 months | Respond appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories (LA.48.g) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |
| 36-48 months | Try new activities and experiences independently (AL/LA.48.a) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| 48-KE | Listen and respond attentively to conversations (e.g. engages in at least three exchanges, poses questions and listens to the ideas of others, shares experiences when asked) (LA.KE.gg) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.4 Alternates between speaker and listener roles during conversations with others |
| 48-KE | Observe and use appropriate ways of interacting in a group of two to three children (e.g. takes turns in talking, listens to peers, waits until someone is finished, asks questions and waits for an answer, gains the floor in appropriate ways) (SE/LA.KE.b) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3. Uses conversational rules when communicating with others |
| 48-KE | Respond appropriately to statements, questions, vocabulary, and stories (LA.KE.j) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |
| 48-KE | Show eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas (AL/LA.KE.a) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 3. Initiates and completes independent activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. (SL.K.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3. Uses conversational rules when communicating with others |
| End of Kindergarten | Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion). (SL.K.1.A) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3. Uses conversational rules when communicating with others |
| End of Kindergarten | Continue a conversation through multiple exchanges. (SL.K.1.B) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.4 Alternates between speaker and listener roles during conversations with others |
| End of Kindergarten | Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood. (SL.K.2) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |
| End of Kindergarten | Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood. (SL.K.3) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |

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| Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Birth-12 months | Show comfort in routines or experiences that mirror home experiences (AL/LA.12.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3.2 Follows familiar social routines with familiar adults |
| Birth-12 months | Communicate with gestures, babbles, or making word-like sounds (LA.12.g) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 2. Produces speech sounds |
| 12-24 months | Prefer routines and activities that mirror home routines (AL/LA.24.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 12-24 months | Recognize people, objects, and animals in pictures (LA.24.l) | Social-Communication | B. Communicative Understanding | 2. Locates common objects, people, or events |
| 12-24 months | Use two-word combinations to communicate (LA.24.o) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1.1 Uses two-word utterances |
| 24-36 months | Recognize specific activities that are home or school functions (AL/LA.36.f) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 24-36 months | Recognize and label people, objects, and animals in pictures (LA.36.r) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Labels familiar people, actions, objects, and events in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Share experiences using simple two- to three-word combinations (LA.36.w) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 24-36 months | Speak to be understood by a familiar adult (LA.36.x) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 36-48 months | Retell experiences in order, providing details (AL/LA.48-KE.e) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 36-48 months | Sometimes, label after creating drawing, construction, movement, or dramatization (LA.48.w) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | Be understood by most adults (LA.48.bb) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
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| 48-KE | Retell experiences in order, providing details (AL/LA.48-KE.e) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 48-KE | Plan and then use drawings, constructions, movements, and dramatizations to represent ideas (LA.KE.cc) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| 48-KE | Be understood by most adults and peers (LA.KE.hh) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| End of Kindergarten | Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail. (SL.K.4) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction |
| End of Kindergarten | Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail. (SL.K.5) | Literacy | E. Writing | 2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes |
| End of Kindergarten | Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly. (SL.K.6) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
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| Conventions of Standard English |  |  |  |  |
| 12-24 months | Use one- or two-word phrases (LA.24.p) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1.1 Uses two-word utterances |
| 12-24 months | Use one- or two-word phrases (LA.24.p) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1.2 Uses 50 single words, signs, or symbols |
| 12-24 months | Make scribbles or marks (GK/LA.24.aa) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1.4 Scribbles |
| 12-24 months | Recognize people, objects, and animals in pictures (LA.24.l) | Social-Communication | B. Communicative Understanding | 2. Locates common objects, people, or events |
| 24-36 months | Use three- to four-word sentences (may omit some words) (LA.36.y) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 24-36 months | Make controlled linear scribbles (LA.36.t) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1.3 Writes or draws using straight lines |
| 24-36 months | Recognize and label people, objects, and animals in pictures (LA.36.r) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Labels familiar people, actions, objects, and events in picture books |
| 36-48 months | Use complete four- to six- word sentences (LA.48.cc) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 36-48 months | Write some letters and letter-like forms (LA.48.y) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.4 Writes using “scribble writing” |
| 36-48 months | Sometimes, label after creating drawing, construction, movement, or dramatization (LA.48.w) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | When speaking: |  |  |  |
| 48-KE | Use a variety of nouns, verbs, and descriptive phrases in meaningful contexts (vocabulary) (LA.KE.ii) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 48-KE | Use a variety of sentence structures from simple to more complex in meaningful contexts (sentence structure) (LA.KE.jj) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 48-KE | Begin to use sound spelling (e.g. uses initial sound of words to write words, write several sounds heard in words) (LA.KE.ee) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.1 Writes using developmental spelling |
| 48-KE | Plan and then use drawings, constructions, movements, and dramatizations to represent ideas (LA.KE.cc) | Cognitive | D. Reasoning | 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. (L.K.1) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. (L.K.1) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3. Writes words using conventional spelling |
| End of Kindergarten | Print many upper- and lowercase letters. (L.K.1.A) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1.1 Writes or draws using mixed strokes |
| End of Kindergarten | Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. (L.K.1.B) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 2.1 Uses irregular plural nouns in multiple-word sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. (L.K.1.B) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 2.2 Uses regular plural nouns |
| End of Kindergarten | Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. (L.K.1.B) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 3 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wishes). (L.K.1.C) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 2.2 Uses regular plural nouns |
| End of Kindergarten | Understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how) (L.K.1.D) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 4.1 Asks wh- questions |
| End of Kindergarten | Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with). (L.K.1.E) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 4.1 Identifies common concepts |
| End of Kindergarten | Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. (L.K.1.F) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. (L.K.2) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3. Writes words using conventional spelling |
| End of Kindergarten | Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. (L.K.2.A) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3. Writes words using conventional spelling |
| End of Kindergarten | Recognize and name end punctuation. (L.K.2.B) | Literacy | C. Alphabet Knowledge | 2. Reads simple CVC and sight word text |
| End of Kindergarten | Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes). (L.K.2.C) | Fine Motor | C. Mechanics of Writing | 1.1 Writes or draws using mixed strokes |
| End of Kindergarten | Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships. (L.K.2.D) | Literacy | E. Writing | 3.1 Writes using developmental spelling |

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| Vocabulary Acquisition and Use |  |  |  |  |
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| Birth-12 months | Communicate with gestures, babbles, or making word-like sounds (LA.12.g) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 2. Produces speech sounds |
| Birth-12 months | Show an interest in the speech of others (LA.12.c) | Cognitive | A. Sensory Exploration | 1. Orients to events or stimulation |
| Birth-12 months | Show comfort in routines or experiences that mirror home experiences (AL/LA.12.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3.2 Follows familiar social routines with familiar adults |
| Birth-12 months | Communicate with gestures, babbles, or making word-like sounds (LA.12.g) | Social-Communication | A. Early Social Communication | 2. Produces speech sounds |
| 12-24 months | Name familiar people, animals and objects (LA.24.k) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Labels familiar people, actions, objects, and events in picture books |
| 12-24 months | Show an awareness of word relationships when matching and sorting objects by color, size, or shape (LA.24.q) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| 12-24 months | Point to pictures or objects in books when asked (LA.24.b) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books |
| 12-24 months | Prefer routines and activities that mirror home routines (AL/LA.24.e) | Social-Emotional | A. Interactions with Adults | 3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers |
| 12-24 months | Name familiar people, animals and objects (LA.24.k) | Literacy | D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension | 1.1 Labels familiar people, actions, objects, and events in picture books |
| 24-36 months | Use some personal pronouns (LA.36.z) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 24-36 months | With adult assistance, begin to explore word relationships by matching and sorting according to color, size, or shape (LA.36.aa) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| 24-36 months | Contribute language from books at appropriate times (LA.36.c) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading |
| 24-36 months | Recognize specific activities that are home or school functions (AL/LA.36.f) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.1 Classifies according to function |
| 24-36 months | Use some personal pronouns (LA.36.z) | Social-Communication | C. Communicative Expression | 1. Produces multiple-word sentences to communicate |
| 36-48 months | Describe and tell the use of familiar items (LA.48.dd) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 36-48 months | With adult assistance, use word relationships to sort objects into subgroups by one or two attributes such as color, size, or shape (LA.48.ee) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3. Classifies using multiple attributes |
| 36-48 months | Respond appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories (LA.48.g) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |

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| HI Standards |  | AEPS-3 Area | AEPS-3 Strand | AEPS-3 Goals |
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| 36-48 months | Retell experiences in order, providing details (AL/LA.48-KE.e) | Cognitive | B. Imitation and Memory | 3. Relates past events |
| 36-48 months | Describe and tell the use of familiar items (LA.48.dd) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | Describe and tell the use of many familiar items (LA.KE.kk) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| 48-KE | With adult assistance, use word relationships to sort, classify, and initialize objects using attributes such as color, shape, or size (LA.KE.ll) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute |
| 48-KE | Respond appropriately to statements, questions, vocabulary, and stories (LA.KE.j) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |
| 48-KE | Recall three or four items removed from view (LA.KE.ff) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 1. Maintains search for object not in its usual location |
| 48-KE | Describe and tell the use of many familiar items (LA.KE.kk) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content. (L.K.4) | Literacy | A. Awareness of Print Concepts | 1. Participates in shared group reading |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck). (L.K.4.A) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed. -s, re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word. (L.K.4.B) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |
| End of Kindergarten | With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings. (L.K.5) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 3.3 Responds to topic initiations from others |
| End of Kindergarten | Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent. (L.K.5.A) | Cognitive | C. Conceptual Knowledge | 3 (all) |
| End of Kindergarten | Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) (L.K.5.B) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful) (L.K.5.C) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange |
| End of Kindergarten | Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings. (L.K.5.D) | Social-Emotional | D. Independent and Group Participation | 2.2 Responds appropriately to directions during large-group activities |
| End of Kindergarten | Use words and phrases through conversation, reading and being read to, and responding to texts. (L.K.6) | Social-Communication | D. Social Use of Language | 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences |