AEPS 3 MI 2022 Early Childhood Standards of Quality Alignment FINAL.pdf

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ALIGNMENT

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

WITH Michigan's Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten

Alignment of Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children, Third Edition (AEPS -3)^® with Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten

This document aligns the content from the Early Development and Learning Strands for Infants and Toddlers in Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten [2022] with the areas, strands, goals, and objectives of Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children, Third Edition (AEPS^®-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^®-3). Brookes Publishing Co. Michigan State Board of Education. Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten. (2022). Retrieved from: https://www.michigan.gov/mileap/-/media/Project/Websites/mileap/Documents/Early-Childhood- Education/gsrp/standards/ECSQ-B- K_Final.pdf?rev=fa30591f72e04fbeb48ff51061e6deab&hash=573CC1AD27D2639C59BC2EF851F76F88

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Created August 2025

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Approaches to Play and Learning
Goal 1 Curiosity and Flexibility
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Use play to interpret and understand the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Use play to interpret and understand the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Use play to interpret and understand the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Use play to interpret and understand the world around them.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory
3 years	Indicator 1a. Use play to interpret and understand the world around them.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory
4 years	Indicator 1a. Use play to interpret and understand the world around them.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
5 years	Indicator 1a. Use play to interpret and understand the world around them.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Explore, investigate, and ask questions about the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Explore, investigate, and ask questions about the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Explore, investigate, and ask questions about the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Explore, investigate, and ask questions about the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
3 years	Indicator 1b. Explore, investigate, and ask questions about the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
4 years	Indicator 1b. Explore, investigate, and ask questions about the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
5 years	Indicator 1b. Explore, investigate, and ask questions about the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1c. Reconstruct their ideas about the world around them based on new thoughts and information.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 1c. Reconstruct their ideas about the world around them based on new thoughts and information.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
12-26 months	Indicator 1c. Reconstruct their ideas about the world around them based on new thoughts and information.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
24-36 months	Indicator 1c. Reconstruct their ideas about the world around them based on new thoughts and information.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
3 years	Indicator 1c. Reconstruct their ideas about the world around them based on new thoughts and information.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
4 years	Indicator 1c. Reconstruct their ideas about the world around them based on new thoughts and information.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
5 years	Indicator 1c. Reconstruct their ideas about the world around them based on new thoughts and information.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
Goal 2 Play and Imagination

1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation

3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations

Goal 2 Play and Imagination
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Initiate, join, and take turns in play with others.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Initiate, join, and take turns in play with others.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2.2 Repeats part of interactive game or action in order to continue game and/or action
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Initiate, join, and take turns in play with others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1.3 Plays near one or two peers
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Initiate, join, and take turns in play with others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1.1 Initiates social behavior toward peer
3 years	Indicator 2a. Initiate, join, and take turns in play with others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3.2 Joins others in cooperative activity
4 years	Indicator 2a. Initiate, join, and take turns in play with others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3.1 Initiates cooperative activity
5 years	Indicator 2a. Initiate, join, and take turns in play with others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3. Maintains cooperative activity
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate imagination and creativity in their play.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate imagination and creativity in their play.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate imagination and creativity in their play.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	2. Uses object to represent another object
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate imagination and creativity in their play.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	2. Uses object to represent another object
3 years	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate imagination and creativity in their play.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
4 years	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate imagination and creativity in their play.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	2.1 Enacts roles or identities in imaginary play
5 years	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate imagination and creativity in their play.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2c. Propose and explore possibilities for how things work, what they might do, or what they might be.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 2c. Propose and explore possibilities for how things work, what they might do, or what they might be.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 2c. Propose and explore possibilities for how things work, what they might do, or what they might be.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 2c. Propose and explore possibilities for how things work, what they might do, or what they might be.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal
3 years	Indicator 2c. Propose and explore possibilities for how things work, what they might do, or what they might be.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
4 years	Indicator 2c. Propose and explore possibilities for how things work, what they might do, or what they might be.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
5 years	Indicator 2c. Propose and explore possibilities for how things work, what they might do, or what they might be.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	3. Investigates to test hypotheses

Goal 3 Initiative, Persistence, and Problem-Solving
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Express and share their own interests, ideas, or opinions freely.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Express and share their own interests, ideas, or opinions freely.	Social-Communication	a. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Express and share their own interests, ideas, or opinions freely.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.2 Makes choices to express preferences
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Express and share their own interests, ideas, or opinions freely.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.2 Makes choices to express preferences
3 years	Indicator 3a. Express and share their own interests, ideas, or opinions freely.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
4 years	Indicator 3a. Express and share their own interests, ideas, or opinions freely.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3. Initiates and completes independent activities
5 years	Indicator 3a. Express and share their own interests, ideas, or opinions freely.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	2. Provides and seeks information while conversing using words, phrases, or sentences
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Show an increasing ability to maintain concentration, persist in, and complete a variety of tasks.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Show an increasing ability to maintain concentration, persist in, and complete a variety of tasks.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2. Maintains social interaction with familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Show an increasing ability to maintain concentration, persist in, and complete a variety of tasks.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.3 Expresses desire to continue activity
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Show an increasing ability to maintain concentration, persist in, and complete a variety of tasks.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1. Maintains interaction with peers
3 years	Indicator 3b. Show an increasing ability to maintain concentration, persist in, and complete a variety of tasks.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3.3 Entertains self by playing with toys
4 years	Indicator 3b. Show an increasing ability to maintain concentration, persist in, and complete a variety of tasks.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3. Initiates and completes independent activities
5 years	Indicator 3b. Show an increasing ability to maintain concentration, persist in, and complete a variety of tasks.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3. Initiates and completes independent activities
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3c. Set aside fear of failure when beginning a new or challenging task.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3c. Set aside fear of failure when beginning a new or challenging task.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3c. Set aside fear of failure when beginning a new or challenging task.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 3c. Set aside fear of failure when beginning a new or challenging task.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
3 years	Indicator 3c. Set aside fear of failure when beginning a new or challenging task.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2. Tries different simple actions to achieve goal
4 years	Indicator 3c. Set aside fear of failure when beginning a new or challenging task.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3.1 Explains or shows others how to do tasks mastered
5 years	Indicator 3c. Set aside fear of failure when beginning a new or challenging task.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	3. Solves problems using multiple strategies
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3d. Identify when to seek support with a challenging task.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 3d. Identify when to seek support with a challenging task.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 3d. Identify when to seek support with a challenging task.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
24-36 months	Indicator 3d. Identify when to seek support with a challenging task.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	2.1 Asks questions to obtain information
3 years	Indicator 3d. Identify when to seek support with a challenging task.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
4 years	Indicator 3d. Identify when to seek support with a challenging task.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments
5 years	Indicator 3d. Identify when to seek support with a challenging task.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	3. Solves problems using multiple strategies
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3e. Demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, find a solution, or figure something out.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Solves sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3e. Demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, find a solution, or figure something out.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3e. Demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, find a solution, or figure something out.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2.2 Uses simple actions on a variety of objects
24-36 months	Indicator 3e. Demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, find a solution, or figure something out.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	1. Maintains search for object not in its usual location
3 years	Indicator 3e. Demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, find a solution, or figure something out.	Cognitive	e. Scientific Discovery	1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
4 years	Indicator 3e. Demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, find a solution, or figure something out.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	3.1 Evaluates common solutions to solve problems/reach goals
5 years	Indicator 3e. Demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, find a solution, or figure something out.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	4.1 Draws conclusions about causes of events based on personal experience

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 4 Self-Regulation
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4a. Manage the ways they express difficult or strong emotions.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 4a. Manage the ways they express difficult or strong emotions.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 4a. Manage the ways they express difficult or strong emotions.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
24-36 months	Indicator 4a. Manage the ways they express difficult or strong emotions.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
3 years	Indicator 4a. Manage the ways they express difficult or strong emotions.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
4 years	Indicator 4a. Manage the ways they express difficult or strong emotions.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
5 years	Indicator 4a. Manage the ways they express difficult or strong emotions.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation 2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4b. Manage their actions and the ways they communicate, increasingly referring to their previous experiences.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 4b. Manage their actions and the ways they communicate, increasingly referring to their previous experiences.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 4b. Manage their actions and the ways they communicate, increasingly referring to their previous experiences.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
24-36 months	Indicator 4b. Manage their actions and the ways they communicate, increasingly referring to their previous experiences.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation 3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver
3 years	Indicator 4b. Manage their actions and the ways they communicate, increasingly referring to their previous experiences.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction
4 years	Indicator 4b. Manage their actions and the ways they communicate, increasingly referring to their previous experiences.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
5 years	Indicator 4b. Manage their actions and the ways they communicate, increasingly referring to their previous experiences.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 4.1 Draws conclusions about causes of events based on personal experience
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults 1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
6-14 months	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults 1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
24-36 months	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
3 years	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
4 years	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation 1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions
5 years	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation 4. Resolves conflict using negotiation
	Indicator 4c. Consider another's perspective in their learning and interactions.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation 4.1 Uses strategies to resolve conflicts

Social and Emotional Development
Goal 1 Self-Awareness
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate awareness of and recognize the value of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate awareness of and recognize the value of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate awareness of and recognize the value of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate awareness of and recognize the value of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3. Initiates and completes independent activities
3 years	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate awareness of and recognize the value of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3. Initiates and completes independent activities
4 years	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate awareness of and recognize the value of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments
5 years	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate awareness of and recognize the value of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3.1 Explains or shows others how to do tasks mastered
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Demonstrate willingness to explore independently and try new things.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Demonstrate willingness to explore independently and try new things.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Demonstrate willingness to explore independently and try new things.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2.2 Uses simple actions on a variety of objects
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Demonstrate willingness to explore independently and try new things.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
3 years	Indicator 1b. Demonstrate willingness to explore independently and try new things.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
4 years	Indicator 1b. Demonstrate willingness to explore independently and try new things.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3. Initiates and completes independent activities
5 years	Indicator 1b. Demonstrate willingness to explore independently and try new things.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
Goal 2 Self-Management
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Express their emotions freely, and begin to identify and manage those emotions, with support from familiar adults.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Express their emotions freely, and begin to identify and manage those emotions, with support from familiar adults.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Express their emotions freely, and begin to identify and manage those emotions, with support from familiar adults.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Express their emotions freely, and begin to identify and manage those emotions, with support from familiar adults.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult
3 years	Indicator 2a. Express their emotions freely, and begin to identify and manage those emotions, with support from familiar adults.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions
4 years	Indicator 2a. Express their emotions freely, and begin to identify and manage those emotions, with support from familiar adults.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.2 Identifies/labels own emotions
5 years	Indicator 2a. Express their emotions freely, and begin to identify and manage those emotions, with support from familiar adults.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate flexibility and an increasing ability to adapt to changes and setbacks.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.2 Responds to familiar adult's positive social behavior
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate flexibility and an increasing ability to adapt to changes and setbacks.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.2 Responds to familiar adult's positive social behavior
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate flexibility and an increasing ability to adapt to changes and setbacks.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.2 Adjusts behavior based on feedback from others or environment
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate flexibility and an increasing ability to adapt to changes and setbacks.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments
3 years	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate flexibility and an increasing ability to adapt to changes and setbacks.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
4 years	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate flexibility and an increasing ability to adapt to changes and setbacks.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states
5 years	Indicator 2b. Demonstrate flexibility and an increasing ability to adapt to changes and setbacks.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2. Uses appropriate strategies to manage emotional states

Goal 3 Social Awareness
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Recognize other people's emotions and respond with care, sensitivity, and later empathy.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Recognize other people's emotions and respond with care, sensitivity, and later empathy.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Recognize other people's emotions and respond with care, sensitivity, and later empathy.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Recognize other people's emotions and respond with care, sensitivity, and later empathy.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.1 Identifies/labels emotions in others
3 years	Indicator 3a. Recognize other people's emotions and respond with care, sensitivity, and later empathy.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.1 Identifies/labels emotions in others
4 years	Indicator 3a. Recognize other people's emotions and respond with care, sensitivity, and later empathy.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions
5 years	Indicator 3a. Recognize other people's emotions and respond with care, sensitivity, and later empathy.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and respond to social cues.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and respond to social cues.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and respond to social cues.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and respond to social cues.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions
3 years	Indicator 3b. Recognize and respond to social cues.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1. Responds appropriately to others' emotions
4 years	Indicator 3b. Recognize and respond to social cues.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
5 years	Indicator 3b. Recognize and respond to social cues.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.2 Adjusts behavior based on feedback from others or environment
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate an understanding that the diverse community of people around them have unique strengths and experiences to share and should be treated with respect.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
6-14 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate an understanding that the diverse community of people around them have unique strengths and experiences to share and should be treated with respect.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate an understanding that the diverse community of people around them have unique strengths and experiences to share and should be treated with respect.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
24-36 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate an understanding that the diverse community of people around them have unique strengths and experiences to share and should be treated with respect.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
3 years	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate an understanding that the diverse community of people around them have unique strengths and experiences to share and should be treated with respect.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
4 years	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate an understanding that the diverse community of people around them have unique strengths and experiences to share and should be treated with respect.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	2.1 Enacts roles or identities in imaginary play
5 years	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate an understanding that the diverse community of people around them have unique strengths and experiences to share and should be treated with respect.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2. Meets accepted social norms in community settings

Goal 4 Relationship Skills
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate healthy attachment to and trust in familiar adults in their lives.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.3 Responds appropriately to soothing by adult
6-14 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate healthy attachment to and trust in familiar adults in their lives.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate healthy attachment to and trust in familiar adults in their lives.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult
24-36 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate healthy attachment to and trust in familiar adults in their lives.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers
3 years	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate healthy attachment to and trust in familiar adults in their lives.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments
4 years	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate healthy attachment to and trust in familiar adults in their lives.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments
5 years	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate healthy attachment to and trust in familiar adults in their lives.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	3.1 Seeks adult permission when appropriate
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an ability to initiate and sustain interactions and communication with others, primarily in their home language.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult
6-14 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an ability to initiate and sustain interactions and communication with others, primarily in their home language.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an ability to initiate and sustain interactions and communication with others, primarily in their home language.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2. Maintains social interaction with familiar adult
24-36 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an ability to initiate and sustain interactions and communication with others, primarily in their home language.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1.1 Initiates social behavior toward peer
3 years	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an ability to initiate and sustain interactions and communication with others, primarily in their home language.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1. Maintains interaction with peer
4 years	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an ability to initiate and sustain interactions and communication with others, primarily in their home language.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction
5 years	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an ability to initiate and sustain interactions and communication with others, primarily in their home language.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4c. Develop and maintain deep, caring connections, friendships, and other relationships with people of various cultures, family structures, home languages, racial identities, genders and gender identities, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and socio-economic classes.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult
6-14 months	Indicator 4c. Develop and maintain deep, caring connections, friendships, and other relationships with people of various cultures, family structures, home languages, racial identities, genders and gender identities, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and socio-economic classes.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2.1 Initiates simple social interaction with familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 4c. Develop and maintain deep, caring connections, friendships, and other relationships with people of various cultures, family structures, home languages, racial identities, genders and gender identities, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and socio-economic classes.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1.1 Initiates social behavior toward peer
24-36 months	Indicator 4c. Develop and maintain deep, caring connections, friendships, and other relationships with people of various cultures, family structures, home languages, racial identities, genders and gender identities, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and socio-economic classes.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1.1 Initiates social behavior toward peer
3 years	Indicator 4c. Develop and maintain deep, caring connections, friendships, and other relationships with people of various cultures, family structures, home languages, racial identities, genders and gender identities, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and socio-economic classes.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1.1 Initiates social behavior toward peer
4 years	Indicator 4c. Develop and maintain deep, caring connections, friendships, and other relationships with people of various cultures, family structures, home languages, racial identities, genders and gender identities, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and socio-economic classes.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1. Maintains interaction with peer
5 years	Indicator 4c. Develop and maintain deep, caring connections, friendships, and other relationships with people of various cultures, family structures, home languages, racial identities, genders and gender identities, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and socio-economic classes.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3. Maintains cooperative activity
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4d. Express disagreement and begin to manage conflict in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.4 Expresses negation or protests
6-14 months	Indicator 4d. Express disagreement and begin to manage conflict in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.4 Expresses negation or protests
12-26 months	Indicator 4d. Express disagreement and begin to manage conflict in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.4 Expresses negation or protests
24-36 months	Indicator 4d. Express disagreement and begin to manage conflict in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	4.2 Claims and defends possessions
3 years	Indicator 4d. Express disagreement and begin to manage conflict in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	4.1 Uses strategies to resolve conflicts
4 years	Indicator 4d. Express disagreement and begin to manage conflict in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	4.1 Resolves conflict using negotiation
5 years	Indicator 4d. Express disagreement and begin to manage conflict in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	3. Solves problems using multiple strategies
Goal 5 Responsible Decision-Making

Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate

Goal 5 Responsible Decision-Making
Birth-8 months	Indicator 5a. Begin to make choices that reflect their understanding of fairness and unfairness, as well as the boundaries and expectations of various situations.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.2 Makes choices to express preferences
6-14 months	Indicator 5a. Begin to make choices that reflect their understanding of fairness and unfairness, as well as the boundaries and expectations of various situations.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.2 Makes choices to express preferences
12-26 months	Indicator 5a. Begin to make choices that reflect their understanding of fairness and unfairness, as well as the boundaries and expectations of various situations.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.2 Makes choices to express preferences
24-36 months	Indicator 5a. Begin to make choices that reflect their understanding of fairness and unfairness, as well as the boundaries and expectations of various situations.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	1.2 Responds appropriately to peer social behavior
3 years	Indicator 5a. Begin to make choices that reflect their understanding of fairness and unfairness, as well as the boundaries and expectations of various situations.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.2 Adjusts behavior based on feedback from others or environment
4 years	Indicator 5a. Begin to make choices that reflect their understanding of fairness and unfairness, as well as the boundaries and expectations of various situations.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments
5 years	Indicator 5a. Begin to make choices that reflect their understanding of fairness and unfairness, as well as the boundaries and expectations of various situations.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	3.1 Evaluates common solutions to solve problems/reach goals
Birth-8 months	Indicator 5b. Show a desire to positively participate in their community (family, learning environment, school, community) through showing care and consideration for others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
6-14 months	Indicator 5b. Show a desire to positively participate in their community (family, learning environment, school, community) through showing care and consideration for others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 5b. Show a desire to positively participate in their community (family, learning environment, school, community) through showing care and consideration for others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
24-36 months	Indicator 5b. Show a desire to positively participate in their community (family, learning environment, school, community) through showing care and consideration for others.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments
3 years	Indicator 5b. Show a desire to positively participate in their community (family, learning environment, school, community) through showing care and consideration for others.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	3.4 Alternates between speaker/listener role during conversations with others
4 years	Indicator 5b. Show a desire to positively participate in their community (family, learning environment, school, community) through showing care and consideration for others.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3.1 Explains or shows others how to do tasks mastered
5 years	Indicator 5b. Show a desire to positively participate in their community (family, learning environment, school, community) through showing care and consideration for others.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2. Meets accepted social norms in community settings

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Physical Development and Health
Goal 1 Body Awareness
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Use their senses (hearing, vision, taste, touch, smell) and their voices to perceive and respond to the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Use their senses (hearing, vision, taste, touch, smell) and their voices to perceive and respond to the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Use their senses (hearing, vision, taste, touch, smell) and their voices to perceive and respond to the world around them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Use their senses (hearing, vision, taste, touch, smell) and their voices to perceive and respond to the world around them.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory 2. Imitates novel words
3 years	Indicator 1a. Use their senses (hearing, vision, taste, touch, smell) and their voices to perceive and respond to the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.2 Uses senses to explore
4 years	Indicator 1a. Use their senses (hearing, vision, taste, touch, smell) and their voices to perceive and respond to the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change
5 years	Indicator 1a. Use their senses (hearing, vision, taste, touch, smell) and their voices to perceive and respond to the world around them.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 3. Investigates to test hypotheses
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize parts of the human body and how their body helps them engage with their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize parts of the human body and how their body helps them engage with their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize parts of the human body and how their body helps them engage with their environment.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2.2 Uses simple actions on a variety of objects
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize parts of the human body and how their body helps them engage with their environment.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
3 years	Indicator 1b. Recognize parts of the human body and how their body helps them engage with their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
4 years	Indicator 1b. Recognize parts of the human body and how their body helps them engage with their environment.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 4.1 Draws conclusions about causes of events based on personal experience
5 years	Indicator 1b. Recognize parts of the human body and how their body helps them engage with their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1c. Explore and begin to perceive depth, distance, size, and the relationship between their own body and the space around them.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
6-14 months	Indicator 1c. Explore and begin to perceive depth, distance, size, and the relationship between their own body and the space around them.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 2.3 Pulls to standing position
12-26 months	Indicator 1c. Explore and begin to perceive depth, distance, size, and the relationship between their own body and the space around them.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 2. Goops and regains balanced standing position
24-36 months	Indicator 1c. Explore and begin to perceive depth, distance, size, and the relationship between their own body and the space around them.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 2.2 Jumps down from low structure
3 years	Indicator 1c. Explore and begin to perceive depth, distance, size, and the relationship between their own body and the space around them.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 1.6 Throws or rolls ball or similar object at target with both hands
4 years	Indicator 1c. Explore and begin to perceive depth, distance, size, and the relationship between their own body and the space around them.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2. Uses hands to hang on play equipment with bars
5 years	Indicator 1c. Explore and begin to perceive depth, distance, size, and the relationship between their own body and the space around them.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2.1 Moves swing back and forth
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1d. Coordinate movements across and on both sides of the body.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release 1.2 Makes directed movements with arms
6-14 months	Indicator 1d. Coordinate movements across and on both sides of the body.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release 1.1 Brings hands together at or near midline
12-26 months	Indicator 1d. Coordinate movements across and on both sides of the body.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release 1. Makes directed batting and/or swiping movements with each hand
24-36 months	Indicator 1d. Coordinate movements across and on both sides of the body.	Fine Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 2. Puts weight on one hand and/or arm while reaching with opposite hand
3 years	Indicator 1d. Coordinate movements across and on both sides of the body.	Fine Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 6.1 Jumps up and down in place
4 years	Indicator 1d. Coordinate movements across and on both sides of the body.	Fine Motor	C. Active Play 2.1 Moves swing back and forth
5 years	Indicator 1d. Coordinate movements across and on both sides of the body.	Fine Motor	C. Active Play 3.2 Pedals and steers tricycle
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1e. Explore and stretch the boundaries of their current physical abilities.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
6-14 months	Indicator 1e. Explore and stretch the boundaries of their current physical abilities.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 1. Creeps forward using alternating arm and leg movements
12-26 months	Indicator 1e. Explore and stretch the boundaries of their current physical abilities.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 4.3 Regains balanced, upright sitting position after leaning left, right, and forward
24-36 months	Indicator 1e. Explore and stretch the boundaries of their current physical abilities.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 6.3 Jumps down with support
3 years	Indicator 1e. Explore and stretch the boundaries of their current physical abilities.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 4. Alternates feet going up and down stairs
4 years	Indicator 1e. Explore and stretch the boundaries of their current physical abilities.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 5. Runs avoiding people, furniture, or other objects
5 years	Indicator 1e. Explore and stretch the boundaries of their current physical abilities.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 1. Swings bat, club, or stick to strike stationary object
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1f. Recognize and show respect for the varying physical skills and abilities of themselves and others.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
6-14 months	Indicator 1f. Recognize and show respect for the varying physical skills and abilities of themselves and others.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
12-26 months	Indicator 1f. Recognize and show respect for the varying physical skills and abilities of themselves and others.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 3. Walks avoiding people, furniture, or objects
24-36 months	Indicator 1f. Recognize and show respect for the varying physical skills and abilities of themselves and others.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
3 years	Indicator 1f. Recognize and show respect for the varying physical skills and abilities of themselves and others.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 5. Runs avoiding people, furniture, or other objects
4 years	Indicator 1f. Recognize and show respect for the varying physical skills and abilities of themselves and others.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2. Uses hands to hang on play equipment with bars
5 years	Indicator 1f. Recognize and show respect for the varying physical skills and abilities of themselves and others.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2.1 Moves swing back and forth
Goal 2 Large Motor
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Develop strength and stamina in their large muscles through repeated use.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Develop strength and stamina in their large muscles through repeated use.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 2. Puts weight on one hand and/or arm while reaching with opposite hand
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Develop strength and stamina in their large muscles through repeated use.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 4.2 Regains balanced, upright sitting position after reaching across body
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Develop strength and stamina in their large muscles through repeated use.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 2. Stoops and regains balanced standing position
3 years	Indicator 2a. Develop strength and stamina in their large muscles through repeated use.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 3.1 Walks without support
4 years	Indicator 2a. Develop strength and stamina in their large muscles through repeated use.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 1. Swings bat, club, or stick to strike stationary object
5 years	Indicator 2a. Develop strength and stamina in their large muscles through repeated use.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2. Uses hands to hang on play equipment with bars
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and develop more precise control over their large muscle movements, including moving in rhythmic patterns as well as using their muscles to move objects in their environment with increasing coordination.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and develop more precise control over their large muscle movements, including moving in rhythmic patterns as well as using their muscles to move objects in their environment with increasing coordination.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 3. Rolls from back to stomach
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and develop more precise control over their large muscle movements, including moving in rhythmic patterns as well as using their muscles to move objects in their environment with increasing coordination.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 5. Gets out of chair or similar type of furniture
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and develop more precise control over their large muscle movements, including moving in rhythmic patterns as well as using their muscles to move objects in their environment with increasing coordination.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 4.2 Moves up and down stairs
3 years	Indicator 2b. Explore and develop more precise control over their large muscle movements, including moving in rhythmic patterns as well as using their muscles to move objects in their environment with increasing coordination.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 6.2 Jumps down from low structure
4 years	Indicator 2b. Explore and develop more precise control over their large muscle movements, including moving in rhythmic patterns as well as using their muscles to move objects in their environment with increasing coordination.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 1. Swings bat, club, or stick to strike stationary object
5 years	Indicator 2b. Explore and develop more precise control over their large muscle movements, including moving in rhythmic patterns as well as using their muscles to move objects in their environment with increasing coordination.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2. Uses hands to hang on play equipment with bars
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2c. Use their large muscles for stationary and traveling movements, such as sitting upright, walking, climbing, rolling a wheelchair or walker, etc.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
6-14 months	Indicator 2c. Use their large muscles for stationary and traveling movements, such as sitting upright, walking, climbing, rolling a wheelchair or walker, etc.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 4.3 Regains balanced, upright sitting position after leaning left, right, and forward
12-26 months	Indicator 2c. Use their large muscles for stationary and traveling movements, such as sitting upright, walking, climbing, rolling a wheelchair or walker, etc.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer 4. Assumes balanced sitting position
24-36 months	Indicator 2c. Use their large muscles for stationary and traveling movements, such as sitting upright, walking, climbing, rolling a wheelchair or walker, etc.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2.2 Climbs play equipment
3 years	Indicator 2c. Use their large muscles for stationary and traveling movements, such as sitting upright, walking, climbing, rolling a wheelchair or walker, etc.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination 3. Walks avoiding people, furniture, or objects
4 years	Indicator 2c. Use their large muscles for stationary and traveling movements, such as sitting upright, walking, climbing, rolling a wheelchair or walker, etc.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 2.1 Moves swing back and forth
5 years	Indicator 2c. Use their large muscles for stationary and traveling movements, such as sitting upright, walking, climbing, rolling a wheelchair or walker, etc.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play 3.1 Pedals and steers bicycle with training wheels

Goal 3 Fine Motor
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and develop more precise control over the movements of their tongue and facial muscles.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking	1.2 Swallows liquids
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and develop more precise control over the movements of their tongue and facial muscles.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking	1. Uses lips to take semi-solid foods off eating utensil
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and develop more precise control over the movements of their tongue and facial muscles.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking	2. Eats foods from variety of food groups with variety of textures
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and develop more precise control over the movements of their tongue and facial muscles.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking	2. Eats foods from variety of food groups with variety of textures
3 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and develop more precise control over the movements of their tongue and facial muscles.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking	4. Drinks from open mouth container
4 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and develop more precise control over the movements of their tongue and facial muscles.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking	5.1 Puts appropriate amount of food in mouth, chews, and swallows before taking another bite
5 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and develop more precise control over the movements of their tongue and facial muscles.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking	5.1 Puts appropriate amount of food in mouth, chews, and swallows before taking another bite
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and develop more strength and precise control over their hands and fingers.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	1.2 Makes directed movements with arms
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and develop more strength and precise control over their hands and fingers.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	1. Makes directed batting and/or swiping movements with each hand
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and develop more strength and precise control over their hands and fingers.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	2.4 Grasps hand-size object using whole hand
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and develop more strength and precise control over their hands and fingers.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	3. Stacks objects
3 years	Indicator 3b. Explore and develop more strength and precise control over their hands and fingers.	Fine Motor	B. Functional Skill Use	2. Rotates wrist to manipulate object
4 years	Indicator 3b. Explore and develop more strength and precise control over their hands and fingers.	Fine Motor	B. Functional Skill Use	3. Manipulates object with two hands, each performing different action
5 years	Indicator 3b. Explore and develop more strength and precise control over their hands and fingers.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing	1. Holds writing tool using three-finger grasp to write or draw
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3c. Develop more precise hand-eye coordination.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	1.2 Makes directed movements with arms
6-14 months	Indicator 3c. Develop more precise hand-eye coordination.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	2.4 Grasps hand-size object using whole hand
12-26 months	Indicator 3c. Develop more precise hand-eye coordination.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	3.1 Releases object into targeted space
24-36 months	Indicator 3c. Develop more precise hand-eye coordination.	Fine Motor	B. Functional Skill Use	1. Activates object with single finger
3 years	Indicator 3c. Develop more precise hand-eye coordination.	Fine Motor	B. Functional Skill Use	3.4 Holds object with one hand and manipulates or produces action with other hand
4 years	Indicator 3c. Develop more precise hand-eye coordination.	Fine Motor	B. Functional Skill Use	3. Manipulates object with two hands, each performing different action
5 years	Indicator 3c. Develop more precise hand-eye coordination.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing	1. Holds writing tool using three-finger grasp to write or draw

Goal 4 Personal Care and Hygiene
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4a. Begin to understand the connections between physical activity, hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and physical health.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer	1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
6-14 months	Indicator 4a. Begin to understand the connections between physical activity, hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and physical health.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 4a. Begin to understand the connections between physical activity, hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and physical health.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer	5.2 Maintains sitting position in chair or other similar furniture
24-36 months	Indicator 4a. Begin to understand the connections between physical activity, hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and physical health.	Social-Emotional	B. Interactions with Adults	3.2 Follows familiar social routines with familiar adults
3 years	Indicator 4a. Begin to understand the connections between physical activity, hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and physical health.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	1.1 Communicates internal distress, discomfort, or pain to an adult
4 years	Indicator 4a. Begin to understand the connections between physical activity, hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and physical health.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	1.3 Indicates awareness of soiled and wet pants and/or diapers
5 years	Indicator 4a. Begin to understand the connections between physical activity, hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and physical health.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	1. Carries out all toileting functions
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4b. Become aware of ways they can prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, and begin to identify and manage some symptoms of illness.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
6-14 months	Indicator 4b. Become aware of ways they can prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, and begin to identify and manage some symptoms of illness.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
12-26 months	Indicator 4b. Become aware of ways they can prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, and begin to identify and manage some symptoms of illness.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.4 Expresses negation or protests
24-36 months	Indicator 4b. Become aware of ways they can prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, and begin to identify and manage some symptoms of illness.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	1.1 Communicates internal distress, discomfort, or pain to adult
3 years	Indicator 4b. Become aware of ways they can prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, and begin to identify and manage some symptoms of illness.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	2.2 Washes and dries hands
4 years	Indicator 4b. Become aware of ways they can prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, and begin to identify and manage some symptoms of illness.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	3.1 Completes some steps to brush teeth, comb hair, and wipe nose
5 years	Indicator 4b. Become aware of ways they can prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, and begin to identify and manage some symptoms of illness.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	3. Completes all steps for personal hygiene, including brush teeth, comb hair, and wipe nose
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4c. Demonstrate increasing awareness of safe boundaries and safety routines.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
6-14 months	Indicator 4c. Demonstrate increasing awareness of safe boundaries and safety routines.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1. Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 4c. Demonstrate increasing awareness of safe boundaries and safety routines.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.3 Responds appropriately to soothing by adult
24-36 months	Indicator 4c. Demonstrate increasing awareness of safe boundaries and safety routines.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult
3 years	Indicator 4c. Demonstrate increasing awareness of safe boundaries and safety routines.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	2.1 Complies with graphic or written warning signs and symbols, including traffic signals and poison labels
4 years	Indicator 4c. Demonstrate increasing awareness of safe boundaries and safety routines.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	3.1 Responds appropriately to warnings of dangerous external conditions or substances
5 years	Indicator 4c. Demonstrate increasing awareness of safe boundaries and safety routines.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	4. Recognizes and reports information regarding safety
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4d. Show increasing ability to perform self-care routines and tasks.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 4d. Show increasing ability to perform self-care routines and tasks.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 4d. Show increasing ability to perform self-care routines and tasks.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	3.2 Follows familiar social routines with familiar adults
24-36 months	Indicator 4d. Show increasing ability to perform self-care routines and tasks.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers
3 years	Indicator 4d. Show increasing ability to perform self-care routines and tasks.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	2.2 Washes and dries hands
4 years	Indicator 4d. Show increasing ability to perform self-care routines and tasks.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	1. Carries out all toileting functions
5 years	Indicator 4d. Show increasing ability to perform self-care routines and tasks.	Adaptive	B. Personal Care Routines	3.1 Completes some steps to brush teeth, comb hair, and wipe nose

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 5 Nutrition
Birth-8 months	Indicator 5a. Become aware of and respond to feelings of thirst, hunger, and fullness.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 5a. Become aware of and respond to feelings of thirst, hunger, and fullness.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 5a. Become aware of and respond to feelings of thirst, hunger, and fullness.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking 3.2 Eats with fingers
24-36 months	Indicator 5a. Become aware of and respond to feelings of thirst, hunger, and fullness.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking 5.1 Puts appropriate amount of food in mouth, chews, and swallows before taking another bite
3 years	Indicator 5a. Become aware of and respond to feelings of thirst, hunger, and fullness.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations 1.1 Meets internal physical needs of hunger and thirst
4 years	Indicator 5a. Become aware of and respond to feelings of thirst, hunger, and fullness.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations 1. Meets observable physical needs in socially appropriate ways
5 years	Indicator 5a. Become aware of and respond to feelings of thirst, hunger, and fullness.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations 1. Meets observable physical needs in socially appropriate ways
Birth-8 months	Indicator 5b. Show interest in new or different tastes, smells, and foods.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4.4 Expresses negation or protests
6-14 months	Indicator 5b. Show interest in new or different tastes, smells, and foods.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 5b. Show interest in new or different tastes, smells, and foods.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
24-36 months	Indicator 5b. Show interest in new or different tastes, smells, and foods.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking 2. Eats foods from variety of food groups with variety of textures
3 years	Indicator 5b. Show interest in new or different tastes, smells, and foods.	Social-Communication	d. Social Use of Language 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
4 years	Indicator 5b. Show interest in new or different tastes, smells, and foods.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations 1.1 Meets internal physical needs of hunger and thirst
5 years	Indicator 5b. Show interest in new or different tastes, smells, and foods.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations 1. Meets observable physical needs in socially appropriate ways
Birth-8 months	Indicator 5c. Develop an awareness of how foods look, feel, taste, and smell different; how different foods affect their bodies; and how foods are sorted into food groups.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 5c. Develop an awareness of how foods look, feel, taste, and smell different; how different foods affect their bodies; and how foods are sorted into food groups.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 5c. Develop an awareness of how foods look, feel, taste, and smell different; how different foods affect their bodies; and how foods are sorted into food groups.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 5c. Develop an awareness of how foods look, feel, taste, and smell different; how different foods affect their bodies; and how foods are sorted into food groups.	Adaptive	A. Eating and Drinking 2. Eats foods from variety of food groups with variety of textures
3 years	Indicator 5c. Develop an awareness of how foods look, feel, taste, and smell different; how different foods affect their bodies; and how foods are sorted into food groups.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
4 years	Indicator 5c. Develop an awareness of how foods look, feel, taste, and smell different; how different foods affect their bodies; and how foods are sorted into food groups.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 4.1 Draws conclusions about causes of events based on personal experience
5 years	Indicator 5c. Develop an awareness of how foods look, feel, taste, and smell different; how different foods affect their bodies; and how foods are sorted into food groups.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 3. Classifies using multiple attributes

1.1 Quiets to familiar voice 3. Engages in vocal exchanges 1.2 Looks toward object 1.1 Follows person’s pointing gestures with eyes

Follows person’s gaze to establish joint attention 4.1 Answers “who,” “what,” and “where” questions
Responds to comprehension questions related to “why,” “how,” and

1.1 Quiets to familiar voice

Turns and looks toward person speaking 2.2 Responds to single word directive
Locates common objects, people, and/or events

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Communication, Language, and Early Literacy Development
Goal 1 Receptive Language
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex language, including non-verbal cues.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex language, including non-verbal cues.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex language, including non-verbal cues.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex language, including non-verbal cues.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
3 years	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex language, including non-verbal cues.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
4 years	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex language, including non-verbal cues.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
5 years	Indicator 1a. Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex language, including non-verbal cues.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Follow increasingly complex directions.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Follow increasingly complex directions.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Follow increasingly complex directions.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Follow increasingly complex directions.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
3 years	Indicator 1b. Follow increasingly complex directions.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
4 years	Indicator 1b. Follow increasingly complex directions.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
5 years	Indicator 1b. Follow increasingly complex directions.	Social-Communication	B. Communicative Understanding
Goal 2 Expressive Language
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Communicate using increasingly understandable language, including sounds, gestures, signs, words, and language expressed using assistive devices.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Communicate using increasingly understandable language, including sounds, gestures, signs, words, and language expressed using assistive devices.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Communicate using increasingly understandable language, including sounds, gestures, signs, words, and language expressed using assistive devices.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Communicate using increasingly understandable language, including sounds, gestures, signs, words, and language expressed using assistive devices.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
3 years	Indicator 2a. Communicate using increasingly understandable language, including sounds, gestures, signs, words, and language expressed using assistive devices.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
4 years	Indicator 2a. Communicate using increasingly understandable language, including sounds, gestures, signs, words, and language expressed using assistive devices.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
5 years	Indicator 2a. Communicate using increasingly understandable language, including sounds, gestures, signs, words, and language expressed using assistive devices.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Communicate using an expanding vocabulary.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Communicate using an expanding vocabulary.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Communicate using an expanding vocabulary.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Communicate using an expanding vocabulary.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
3 years	Indicator 2b. Communicate using an expanding vocabulary.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
4 years	Indicator 2b. Communicate using an expanding vocabulary.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
5 years	Indicator 2b. Communicate using an expanding vocabulary.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2c. Communicate using increasingly complex grammar and sentence structure.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
6-14 months	Indicator 2c. Communicate using increasingly complex grammar and sentence structure.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
12-26 months	Indicator 2c. Communicate using increasingly complex grammar and sentence structure.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
24-36 months	Indicator 2c. Communicate using increasingly complex grammar and sentence structure.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
3 years	Indicator 2c. Communicate using increasingly complex grammar and sentence structure.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
4 years	Indicator 2c. Communicate using increasingly complex grammar and sentence structure.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
5 years	Indicator 2c. Communicate using increasingly complex grammar and sentence structure.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression

2.1 Coos and gurgles 2.1 Coos and gurgles 2. Produces speech sounds 1.3 Uses consistent approximations for words or signs 1.2 Uses 50 single words, signs, or symbols

Produces multiple word sentences to communicate
Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using

2.1 Coos and gurgles 2.1 Coos and gurgles 2. Produces speech sounds 1.3 Uses consistent approximations for words or signs

2.2 Describes objects; people; and past, present, and future events as part of social exchange 2. Uses plural form of pronouns to indicate subjects, objects, and possession in multiple-word sentences

MI Indicator		AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 3 Communication Skills
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Communicate with others for a variety of purposes.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3.1 Vocalizes to another person expressing positive affective state
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Communicate with others for a variety of purposes.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.4 Expresses negation or protests
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Communicate with others for a variety of purposes.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.2 Makes choices to express preferences
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Communicate with others for a variety of purposes.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.1 Makes requests of others
3 years	Indicator 3a. Communicate with others for a variety of purposes.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction
4 years	Indicator 3a. Communicate with others for a variety of purposes.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
5 years	Indicator 3a. Communicate with others for a variety of purposes.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Follow the social expectations of their personal cultural context when communicating with others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	1. Turns and looks toward person speaking
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Follow the social expectations of their personal cultural context when communicating with others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Follow the social expectations of their personal cultural context when communicating with others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Follow the social expectations of their personal cultural context when communicating with others.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction
3 years	Indicator 3b. Follow the social expectations of their personal cultural context when communicating with others.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	3.2 Varies voice to impart meaning and recognize social or environmental conditions
4 years	Indicator 3b. Follow the social expectations of their personal cultural context when communicating with others.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	3.1 Uses socially appropriate physical orientation
5 years	Indicator 3b. Follow the social expectations of their personal cultural context when communicating with others.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	3. Uses conversational rules when communicating with others
Goal 4 Concepts of Print
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate interest in and care for books, including book handling concepts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate interest in and care for books, including book handling concepts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate interest in and care for books, including book handling concepts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate interest in and care for books, including book handling concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading with adult or older child
3 years	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate interest in and care for books, including book handling concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading with adult or older child
4 years	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate interest in and care for books, including book handling concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	2.2 Holds book or other printed material with pictures correctly oriented
5 years	Indicator 4a. Demonstrate interest in and care for books, including book handling concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	2. Demonstrates understanding that text is read in one direction, and from top to bottom of page
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an understanding of print concepts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an understanding of print concepts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an understanding of print concepts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an understanding of print concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	3.2 Recognizes common signs and logos
3 years	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an understanding of print concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	3.2 Recognizes common signs and logos
4 years	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an understanding of print concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	3.1 Recognizes own first name in print
5 years	Indicator 4b. Demonstrate an understanding of print concepts.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	3. Recognizes print words for common or familiar people, objects, or pictures
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4c. Understand that print and pictures communicate ideas that can be read/viewed and understood by others.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1. Orients to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 4c. Understand that print and pictures communicate ideas that can be read/viewed and understood by others.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 4c. Understand that print and pictures communicate ideas that can be read/viewed and understood by others.	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading with adult or older child
24-36 months	Indicator 4c. Understand that print and pictures communicate ideas that can be read/viewed and understood by others.	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1.3 Matches pictures to actual objects, people, or actions
3 years	Indicator 4c. Understand that print and pictures communicate ideas that can be read/viewed and understood by others.	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	2.3 Tells story associated with series of pictures
4 years	Indicator 4c. Understand that print and pictures communicate ideas that can be read/viewed and understood by others.	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1. Demonstrates understanding that pictures represent text
5 years	Indicator 4c. Understand that print and pictures communicate ideas that can be read/viewed and understood by others.	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	3.1 Demonstrates understanding of key vocabulary words in picture books

letters are shaped, as well as some personally meaningful words. 3 years

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 5 Alphabetic Knowledge
Birth-8 months	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1. Orients to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	1.1 Participates in shared one-on-one reading with adult or older child
12-26 months	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.2 Classifies according to physical attributes
24-36 months	Literacy	C. Alphabet Knowledge	1.5 Recognizes three letters in own first name
3 years	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	3.1 Recognizes own first name in print
4 years	Literacy	C. Alphabet Knowledge	1.1 Matches frequently occurring lower case letters with upper case counterparts
5 years	Literacy	C. Alphabet Knowledge	1. Names all upper and lower case letters of alphabet
Birth-8 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
6-14 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
12-26 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2. Produces speech sounds
24-36 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
3 years	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play with caregivers and/or peers
4 years	Literacy	C. Alphabet Knowledge	2.4 Produces correct sounds for six letters of the alphabet
5 years	Literacy	C. Alphabet Knowledge	2.4 Produces correct sounds for six letters of the alphabet
Goal 6 Phonological Awareness
Birth-8 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
6-14 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
12-26 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2. Produces speech sounds
24-36 months	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play
3 years	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play with caregivers and/or peers
4 years	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.1 Identifies rhyming words
5 years	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1. Produces rhyming words given oral prompt
Birth-8 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
6-14 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2.1 Coos and gurgles
12-26 months	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	2. Produces speech sounds
24-36 months	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play with caregivers and/or peers
3 years	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play with caregivers and/or peers
4 years	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play with caregivers and/or peers
5 years	Literacy	B. Phonological Awareness	1.2 Participates in repetitive verbal play with caregivers and/or peers
Goal 7 Comprehension
Birth-8 months	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books
24-36 months	Literacy	A. Awareness of Print Concepts	2.2 Holds book or other printed material with pictures correctly oriented
3 years	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1. Demonstrates understanding that pictures represent text
4 years	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	2.3 Tells story associated with series of pictures
5 years	Literacy	E. Writing	1. "Reads" back own dictation to label or caption picture
Birth-8 months	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1.2 Locates familiar objects, people, events, and actions in picture books
24-36 months	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1.3 Matches pictures to actual objects, people, or actions
3 years	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	2. Demonstrates understanding that text is read in one direction from top to bottom of page
4 years	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1. Demonstrates understanding that pictures represent text
5 years	Literacy	D. Vocabulary and Story Comprehension	1. Demonstrates understanding that pictures represent text

Segments compound words into component words

1.2 Makes directed movements with arms

Makes directed batting and/or swiping movements with each hand 2.3 Grasps pea-size object using fingers in raking or scratching

1.2 Writes and/or draws using curved lines 1.1 Writes and/or draws using mixed strokes

Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
Combines simple actions to examine people and objects

3.5 Transfers object from hand to hand 3.4 Holds object with one hand and manipulates or produces action with

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 8 Writing
Birth-8 months	Indicator 8a. Develop increasing control, strength, and coordination of small muscle groups.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
6-14 months	Indicator 8a. Develop increasing control, strength, and coordination of small muscle groups.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
12-26 months	Indicator 8a. Develop increasing control, strength, and coordination of small muscle groups.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
24-36 months	Indicator 8a. Develop increasing control, strength, and coordination of small muscle groups.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
3 years	Indicator 8a. Develop increasing control, strength, and coordination of small muscle groups.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
4 years	Indicator 8a. Develop increasing control, strength, and coordination of small muscle groups.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
5 years	Indicator 8a. Develop increasing control, strength, and coordination of small muscle groups.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
Birth-8 months	Indicator 8b. With guidance and support, explore a variety of writing tools and materials.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 8b. With guidance and support, explore a variety of writing tools and materials.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
12-26 months	Indicator 8b. With guidance and support, explore a variety of writing tools and materials.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
24-36 months	Indicator 8b. With guidance and support, explore a variety of writing tools and materials.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
3 years	Indicator 8b. With guidance and support, explore a variety of writing tools and materials.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
4 years	Indicator 8b. With guidance and support, explore a variety of writing tools and materials.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
5 years	Indicator 8b. With guidance and support, explore a variety of writing tools and materials.	Fine Motor	C. Mechanics of Writing
Birth-8 months	Indicator 8c. Develop an understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
6-14 months	Indicator 8c. Develop an understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
12-26 months	Indicator 8c. Develop an understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
24-36 months	Indicator 8c. Develop an understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes.	Literacy	E. Writing
3 years	Indicator 8c. Develop an understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes.	Literacy	E. Writing
4 years	Indicator 8c. Develop an understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes.	Literacy	E. Writing
5 years	Indicator 8c. Develop an understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes.	Literacy	E. Writing
Birth-8 months	Indicator 8d. Show interest in using a variety of forms of early writing to convey meaning and represent sounds and words.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
6-14 months	Indicator 8d. Show interest in using a variety of forms of early writing to convey meaning and represent sounds and words.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
12-26 months	Indicator 8d. Show interest in using a variety of forms of early writing to convey meaning and represent sounds and words.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
24-36 months	Indicator 8d. Show interest in using a variety of forms of early writing to convey meaning and represent sounds and words.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release
3 years	Indicator 8d. Show interest in using a variety of forms of early writing to convey meaning and represent sounds and words.	Literacy	E. Writing
4 years	Indicator 8d. Show interest in using a variety of forms of early writing to convey meaning and represent sounds and words.	Literacy	E. Writing
5 years	Indicator 8d. Show interest in using a variety of forms of early writing to convey meaning and represent sounds and words.	Literacy	E. Writing

Manipulates object with two hands, each performing different action

2.4 Grasps hand-size object using whole hand 2.4 Grasps hand-size object using whole hand

1.3 Verbally labels nonrepresentational drawings 1.1 Dictates description of drawing

2.4 Grasps hand-size object using whole hand 2.4 Grasps hand-size object using whole hand

2.1 Makes representational drawings

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Creative and Expressive Arts
Goal 1 Self-Expression
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with the arts in increasingly creative ways to express themselves, with modifications as needed.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with the arts in increasingly creative ways to express themselves, with modifications as needed.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with the arts in increasingly creative ways to express themselves, with modifications as needed.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults 2.2 Repeats part of interactive game or action in order to continue game and/or action
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with the arts in increasingly creative ways to express themselves, with modifications as needed.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory 1.1 Imitates novel simple motor action not already in repertoire
3 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with the arts in increasingly creative ways to express themselves, with modifications as needed.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2.2 Uses imaginary props in play
4 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with the arts in increasingly creative ways to express themselves, with modifications as needed.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play
5 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with the arts in increasingly creative ways to express themselves, with modifications as needed.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and experiment with the arts through the lens of their personal cultural context and that of others.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and experiment with the arts through the lens of their personal cultural context and that of others.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and experiment with the arts through the lens of their personal cultural context and that of others.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory 1.2 Imitates familiar simple motor action
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and experiment with the arts through the lens of their personal cultural context and that of others.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory 1.2 Imitates familiar simple motor action
3 years	Indicator 1b. Explore and experiment with the arts through the lens of their personal cultural context and that of others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2.2 Uses imaginary props in play
4 years	Indicator 1b. Explore and experiment with the arts through the lens of their personal cultural context and that of others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play
5 years	Indicator 1b. Explore and experiment with the arts through the lens of their personal cultural context and that of others.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1c. Explore roles, express thoughts, and feelings, recreate experiences, and act out stories through the arts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 1c. Explore roles, express thoughts, and feelings, recreate experiences, and act out stories through the arts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 1c. Explore roles, express thoughts, and feelings, recreate experiences, and act out stories through the arts.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2.2 Uses imaginary props in play
24-36 months	Indicator 1c. Explore roles, express thoughts, and feelings, recreate experiences, and act out stories through the arts.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2.2 Uses imaginary props in play
3 years	Indicator 1c. Explore roles, express thoughts, and feelings, recreate experiences, and act out stories through the arts.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2.1 Enacts roles or identities in imaginary play
4 years	Indicator 1c. Explore roles, express thoughts, and feelings, recreate experiences, and act out stories through the arts.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers 2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play
5 years	Indicator 1c. Explore roles, express thoughts, and feelings, recreate experiences, and act out stories through the arts.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory 3. Relates past events
Goal 2 Supporting Skills

Goal 2 Supporting Skills
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and develop increasing control over fine motor and large motor movements.	Fine Motor	A. Reach, Grasp, Hold, and Release	1.2 Makes directed movements with arms
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and develop increasing control over fine motor and large motor movements.	Gross Motor	A. Body Control and Weight Transfer	1. Turns head, moves arms, and kicks legs independently of each other
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and develop increasing control over fine motor and large motor movements.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination	2.1 Rises from sitting position to standing position
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and develop increasing control over fine motor and large motor movements.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play	2.2 Climbs play equipment
3 years	Indicator 2a. Explore and develop increasing control over fine motor and large motor movements.	Gross Motor	B. Movement and Coordination	4. Alternates feet going up and down stairs
4 years	Indicator 2a. Explore and develop increasing control over fine motor and large motor movements.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play	1.4 Kicks ball
5 years	Indicator 2a. Explore and develop increasing control over fine motor and large motor movements.	Gross Motor	C. Active Play	2. Uses hands to hang on play equipment with bars
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Explore, use, and begin to use artistic vocabulary to describe the tools, mediums, and components of the arts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Explore, use, and begin to use artistic vocabulary to describe the tools, mediums, and components of the arts.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.2 Responds to familiar adult's positive social behavior
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Explore, use, and begin to use artistic vocabulary to describe the tools, mediums, and components of the arts.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3. Engages in vocal exchanges
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Explore, use, and begin to use artistic vocabulary to describe the tools, mediums, and components of the arts.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
3 years	Indicator 2b. Explore, use, and begin to use artistic vocabulary to describe the tools, mediums, and components of the arts.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	1. Uses language to initiate and sustain social interaction
4 years	Indicator 2b. Explore, use, and begin to use artistic vocabulary to describe the tools, mediums, and components of the arts.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
5 years	Indicator 2b. Explore, use, and begin to use artistic vocabulary to describe the tools, mediums, and components of the arts.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	3. Uses conversational rules when communicating with others
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
24-36 months	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	2.2 Uses imaginary props in play
3 years	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	2. Plans and acts out recognizable event, theme, or storyline in imaginary play
4 years	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Literacy	E. Writing	2. Writes and draws for a variety of purposes
5 years	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
	Indicator 2c. Plan and create works of art with increasing intentionality and detail.	Social-Emotional	D. Independent and Group Participation	3. Initiates and completes independent activities
Goal 3 Artistic Appreciation
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Explore, recognize, and respond to similarities and differences between works of art, and the emotions, moods, situations, and cultures being expressed.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Explore, recognize, and respond to similarities and differences between works of art, and the emotions, moods, situations, and cultures being expressed.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Explore, recognize, and respond to similarities and differences between works of art, and the emotions, moods, situations, and cultures being expressed.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4.3 Expresses desire to continue activity
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Explore, recognize, and respond to similarities and differences between works of art, and the emotions, moods, situations, and cultures being expressed.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
3 years	Indicator 3a. Explore, recognize, and respond to similarities and differences between works of art, and the emotions, moods, situations, and cultures being expressed.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange
4 years	Indicator 3a. Explore, recognize, and respond to similarities and differences between works of art, and the emotions, moods, situations, and cultures being expressed.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 4.2 Identifies concrete concepts
5 years	Indicator 3a. Explore, recognize, and respond to similarities and differences between works of art, and the emotions, moods, situations, and cultures being expressed.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 4.1 Identifies common concepts
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Express preferences within the arts.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 2.1 Coos and gurgles
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Express preferences within the arts.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4.2 Makes choices to express preferences
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Express preferences within the arts.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Express preferences within the arts.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange
3 years	Indicator 3b. Express preferences within the arts.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
4 years	Indicator 3b. Express preferences within the arts.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
5 years	Indicator 3b. Express preferences within the arts.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
Mathematics
Goal 1 Mathematical Thinking
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and begin to make sense of their world through mathematical thinking and strategies.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and begin to make sense of their world through mathematical thinking and strategies.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and begin to make sense of their world through mathematical thinking and strategies.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and begin to make sense of their world through mathematical thinking and strategies.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 3.3 Discriminates between objects and/or people using common attributes
3 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and begin to make sense of their world through mathematical thinking and strategies.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 3.2 Classifies according to physical attributes
4 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and begin to make sense of their world through mathematical thinking and strategies.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 3. Classifies using multiple attributes
5 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and begin to make sense of their world through mathematical thinking and strategies.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and begin to understand mathematical symbols and language in communicating their explorations and discoveries.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and begin to understand mathematical symbols and language in communicating their explorations and discoveries.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and begin to understand mathematical symbols and language in communicating their explorations and discoveries.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Explore and begin to understand mathematical symbols and language in communicating their explorations and discoveries.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
3 years	Indicator 1b. Explore and begin to understand mathematical symbols and language in communicating their explorations and discoveries.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information
4 years	Indicator 1b. Explore and begin to understand mathematical symbols and language in communicating their explorations and discoveries.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 3.1 Evaluates common solutions to solve problems/reach goals
5 years	Indicator 1b. Explore and begin to understand mathematical symbols and language in communicating their explorations and discoveries.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 3. Solves problems using multiple strategies
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1c. Develop an increasing ability to recognize mathematical problems in everyday situations at home and in the learning environment, and experiment to find possible solutions.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 1c. Develop an increasing ability to recognize mathematical problems in everyday situations at home and in the learning environment, and experiment to find possible solutions.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 1c. Develop an increasing ability to recognize mathematical problems in everyday situations at home and in the learning environment, and experiment to find possible solutions.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal
24-36 months	Indicator 1c. Develop an increasing ability to recognize mathematical problems in everyday situations at home and in the learning environment, and experiment to find possible solutions.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes
3 years	Indicator 1c. Develop an increasing ability to recognize mathematical problems in everyday situations at home and in the learning environment, and experiment to find possible solutions.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.2 Uses senses to explore
4 years	Indicator 1c. Develop an increasing ability to recognize mathematical problems in everyday situations at home and in the learning environment, and experiment to find possible solutions.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
5 years	Indicator 1c. Develop an increasing ability to recognize mathematical problems in everyday situations at home and in the learning environment, and experiment to find possible solutions.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4. Transfers knowledge

Goal 2 Number Sense
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Counting: Explore numbers and number vocabulary with increasing understanding of their relationship to quantity.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Counting: Explore numbers and number vocabulary with increasing understanding of their relationship to quantity.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Counting: Explore numbers and number vocabulary with increasing understanding of their relationship to quantity.	Math	A. Counting	1.2 Recites numbers 1 to 3
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Counting: Explore numbers and number vocabulary with increasing understanding of their relationship to quantity.	Math	A. Counting	2.2 Recites numbers 1-10
3 years	Indicator 2a. Counting: Explore numbers and number vocabulary with increasing understanding of their relationship to quantity.	Math	A. Counting	1.1 Counts 3 items to determine "How many?"
4 years	Indicator 2a. Counting: Explore numbers and number vocabulary with increasing understanding of their relationship to quantity.	Math	A. Counting	3. Counts out 20 items
5 years	Indicator 2a. Counting: Explore numbers and number vocabulary with increasing understanding of their relationship to quantity.	Math	A. Counting	4.1 Recites numbers from 31 to 100
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Subitizing: Recognize and name the quantity of objects in a group without counting.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Subitizing: Recognize and name the quantity of objects in a group without counting.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Subitizing: Recognize and name the quantity of objects in a group without counting.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Subitizing: Recognize and name the quantity of objects in a group without counting.	Math	A. Counting	1.1 Counts 3 items to determine "How many?"
3 years	Indicator 2b. Subitizing: Recognize and name the quantity of objects in a group without counting.	Math	A. Counting	2.1 Counts 10 items to determine "How many?"
4 years	Indicator 2b. Subitizing: Recognize and name the quantity of objects in a group without counting.	Math	A. Counting	2.1 Counts 10 items to determine "How many?"
5 years	Indicator 2b. Subitizing: Recognize and name the quantity of objects in a group without counting.	Math	A. Counting	3.1 Counts 20 items to determine "How many?"
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2c. Comparing, Adding, and Subtracting Numbers: Begin to understand numbers as sets to be compared, put together, and taken apart.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 2c. Comparing, Adding, and Subtracting Numbers: Begin to understand numbers as sets to be compared, put together, and taken apart.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 2c. Comparing, Adding, and Subtracting Numbers: Begin to understand numbers as sets to be compared, put together, and taken apart.	Math	A. Counting	1.2 Recites numbers 1 to 3
24-36 months	Indicator 2c. Comparing, Adding, and Subtracting Numbers: Begin to understand numbers as sets to be compared, put together, and taken apart.	Math	A. Counting	1.1 Counts 3 items to determine "How many?"
3 years	Indicator 2c. Comparing, Adding, and Subtracting Numbers: Begin to understand numbers as sets to be compared, put together, and taken apart.	Math	B. Quantitative Relations	1.3 Uses quantity comparison words
4 years	Indicator 2c. Comparing, Adding, and Subtracting Numbers: Begin to understand numbers as sets to be compared, put together, and taken apart.	Math	D. Addition and Subtraction	1.3 Solves picture or object problems using count all strategy
5 years	Indicator 2c. Comparing, Adding, and Subtracting Numbers: Begin to understand numbers as sets to be compared, put together, and taken apart.	Math	D. Addition and Subtraction	1.1 Solves picture or object problems using shortcut sum strategy
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2d. Composing and Decomposing Numbers: Begin to understand that numbers are made up of smaller numbers.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 2d. Composing and Decomposing Numbers: Begin to understand that numbers are made up of smaller numbers.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 2d. Composing and Decomposing Numbers: Begin to understand that numbers are made up of smaller numbers.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 2d. Composing and Decomposing Numbers: Begin to understand that numbers are made up of smaller numbers.	Math	A. Counting	1.2 Recites numbers 1 to 3
3 years	Indicator 2d. Composing and Decomposing Numbers: Begin to understand that numbers are made up of smaller numbers.	Math	B. Quantitative Relations	1.2 Creates equivalent sets of 5 items
4 years	Indicator 2d. Composing and Decomposing Numbers: Begin to understand that numbers are made up of smaller numbers.	Math	B. Quantitative Relations	1.1 Compares items in sets of up to 5 by matching
5 years	Indicator 2d. Composing and Decomposing Numbers: Begin to understand that numbers are made up of smaller numbers.	Math	B. Quantitative Relations	1. Compares items in sets of up to 5 by counting

Goal 3 Geometry and Spatial Sense
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and begin to recognize the positional relationships between objects, their environment, and themselves.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and begin to recognize the positional relationships between objects, their environment, and themselves.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and begin to recognize the positional relationships between objects, their environment, and themselves.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and begin to recognize the positional relationships between objects, their environment, and themselves.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.1 Identifies common concepts
3 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and begin to recognize the positional relationships between objects, their environment, and themselves.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
4 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and begin to recognize the positional relationships between objects, their environment, and themselves.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
5 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and begin to recognize the positional relationships between objects, their environment, and themselves.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and begin to analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and shape attributes.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and begin to analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and shape attributes.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and begin to analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and shape attributes.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Explore and begin to analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and shape attributes.	Fine Motor	B. Functional Skill Use	3.3 Fits variety of shapes into corresponding spaces
3 years	Indicator 3b. Explore and begin to analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and shape attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.2 Identifies concrete concepts
4 years	Indicator 3b. Explore and begin to analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and shape attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
5 years	Indicator 3b. Explore and begin to analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and shape attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3c. Investigate and begin to understand the concept of a whole and how it can be divided into two (or more) equal parts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3c. Investigate and begin to understand the concept of a whole and how it can be divided into two (or more) equal parts.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3c. Investigate and begin to understand the concept of a whole and how it can be divided into two (or more) equal parts.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal
24-36 months	Indicator 3c. Investigate and begin to understand the concept of a whole and how it can be divided into two (or more) equal parts.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	3.2. Manipulates materials to cause change
3 years	Indicator 3c. Investigate and begin to understand the concept of a whole and how it can be divided into two (or more) equal parts.	Math	D. Addition and Subtraction	1.5 Demonstrates understanding of concept of addition
4 years	Indicator 3c. Investigate and begin to understand the concept of a whole and how it can be divided into two (or more) equal parts.	Math	D. Addition and Subtraction	1.3 Solves picture or object problems using count all strategy
5 years	Indicator 3c. Investigate and begin to understand the concept of a whole and how it can be divided into two (or more) equal parts.	Math	D. Addition and Subtraction	1.1 Solves picture or object addition problems using shortcut sum strategy

Goal 4 Algebraic Thinking

Birth-8 months	Indicator 4a. Recognizing and Building Patterns: Notice, recognize, copy, extend, and create repeating patterns.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 4a. Recognizing and Building Patterns: Notice, recognize, copy, extend, and create repeating patterns.	Cognitive	B. Imitation and Memory	1.2 Imitates familiar simple motor action
12-26 months	Indicator 4a. Recognizing and Building Patterns: Notice, recognize, copy, extend, and create repeating patterns.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.3 Expresses desire to continue activity
24-36 months	Indicator 4a. Recognizing and Building Patterns: Notice, recognize, copy, extend, and create repeating patterns.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes
3 years	Indicator 4a. Recognizing and Building Patterns: Notice, recognize, copy, extend, and create repeating patterns.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.2 Classifies according to physical attribute
4 years	Indicator 4a. Recognizing and Building Patterns: Notice, recognize, copy, extend, and create repeating patterns.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
5 years	Indicator 4a. Recognizing and Building Patterns: Notice, recognize, copy, extend, and create repeating patterns.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	4. Transfers knowledge
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4b. Ordering and Seriation: Arrange objects in order according to changes in a specific attribute, such as size, length, number, color, etc.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 4b. Ordering and Seriation: Arrange objects in order according to changes in a specific attribute, such as size, length, number, color, etc.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4.3 Expresses desire to continue activity
12-26 months	Indicator 4b. Ordering and Seriation: Arrange objects in order according to changes in a specific attribute, such as size, length, number, color, etc.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning	2.2 Uses simple actions on a variety of objects
24-36 months	Indicator 4b. Ordering and Seriation: Arrange objects in order according to changes in a specific attribute, such as size, length, number, color, etc.	Fine Motor	B. Functional Skill Use	3.2 Aligns objects
3 years	Indicator 4b. Ordering and Seriation: Arrange objects in order according to changes in a specific attribute, such as size, length, number, color, etc.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.2 Identifies concrete concepts
4 years	Indicator 4b. Ordering and Seriation: Arrange objects in order according to changes in a specific attribute, such as size, length, number, color, etc.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
5 years	Indicator 4b. Ordering and Seriation: Arrange objects in order according to changes in a specific attribute, such as size, length, number, color, etc.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3. Classifies using multiple attributes

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 5 Measurement
Birth-8 months	Indicator 5a. Notice and recognize that things in their environment can be measured (length/height, weight, area, volume, temperature, time).	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1. Orients to events or stimulation 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes 1.2 Uses senses to explore 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
6-14 months	Indicator 5a. Notice and recognize that things in their environment can be measured (length/height, weight, area, volume, temperature, time).	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation 2.1 Tries different simple actions to achieve goal 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes 1.1 Uses� uses of explore 1.11 Uses of simple tools to gather information 1.111 Uses of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
12-26 months	Indicator 5a. Notice and recognize that things in their environment can be measured (length/height, weight, area, volume, temperature, time).	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
24-36 months	Indicator 5a. Notice and recognize that things in their environment can be measured (length/height, weight, area, volume, temperature, time).	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2. Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes 1.1111 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 5a. Notice and recognize that things in their environment can be measured (length/height, weight, area, volume, temperature, time).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
4 years	Indicator 5a. Notice and recognize that things in their environment can be measured (length/height, weight, area, volume, temperature, time).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
5 years	Indicator 5a. Notice and recognize that things in their environment can be measured (length/height, weight, area, volume, temperature, time).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
Birth-8 months	Indicator 5b. Compare things in their environment and use the language of measurement (lighter, darker, longer, longer, bigger, etc.) to describe them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
6-14 months	Indicator 5b. Compare things in their environment and use the language of measurement (lighter, darker, longer, longer, bigger, etc.) to describe them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
12-26 months	Indicator 5b. Compare things in their environment and use the language of measurement (lighter, darker, longer, longer, bigger, etc.) to describe them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
24-36 months	Indicator 5b. Compare things in their environment and use the language of measurement (lighter, darker, longer, longer, bigger, etc.) to describe them.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 5b. Compare things in their environment and use the language of measurement (lighter, darker, longer, longer, bigger, etc.) to describe them.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
4 years	Indicator 5b. Compare things in their environment and use the language of measurement (lighter, darker, longer, longer, bigger, etc.) to describe them.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
5 years	Indicator 5b. Compare things in their environment and use the language of measurement (lighter, darker, longer, longer, bigger, etc.) to describe them.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
12-26 months	Indicator 5c. Use non-standard and standard tools and units of measurement.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
24-36 months	Indicator 5c. Use non-standard and standard tools and units of measurement.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 5c. Use non-standard and standard tools and units of measurement.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
4 years	Indicator 5c. Use non-standard and standard tools and units of measurement.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
5 years	Indicator 5c. Use non-standard and standard tools and units of measurement.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1111 Tries of simple actions to achieve goals 2.1 Tries of simple observations and explorations into further inquiry

A. Early Social Communication

Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate

3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations

Goal 6 Collecting and Organizing Information
Birth-8 months	Indicator 6a. Recognize and classify things in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 6a. Recognize and classify things in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1. Orients to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 6a. Recognize and classify things in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 6a. Recognize and classify things in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.3 Discriminates between objects and/or people using common attributes
3 years	Indicator 6a. Recognize and classify things in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.2 Classifies according to physical attributes
4 years	Indicator 6a. Recognize and classify things in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.1 Classifies according to function
5 years	Indicator 6a. Recognize and classify things in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3. Classifies using multiple attributes
Birth-8 months	Indicator 6b. Sort things in their environment into groups based on attributes.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 6b. Sort things in their environment into groups based on attributes.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1. Orients to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 6b. Sort things in their environment into groups based on attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.3 Discriminates between objects and/or people using common attributes
24-36 months	Indicator 6b. Sort things in their environment into groups based on attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.3 Discriminates between objects and/or people using common attributes
3 years	Indicator 6b. Sort things in their environment into groups based on attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.2 Classifies according to physical attributes
4 years	Indicator 6b. Sort things in their environment into groups based on attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3.1 Classifies according to function
5 years	Indicator 6b. Sort things in their environment into groups based on attributes.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	3. Classifies using multiple attributes

Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
Combines simple actions to examine people and objects 2.2 Uses simple actions on a variety of objects

1.1 Uses part of object or support to obtain another object 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information

Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
Combines simple actions to examine people, animals, and objects 2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult 3.1 Initiates next step of familiar social routine 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings 4.1 Draws conclusions about causes of events based on personal

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Engineering and Technology
Goal 1 Creativity and Critical Thinking
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with different uses for the tools, objects, and materials in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with different uses for the tools, objects, and materials in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with different uses for the tools, objects, and materials in their environment.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with different uses for the tools, objects, and materials in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
3 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with different uses for the tools, objects, and materials in their environment.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
4 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with different uses for the tools, objects, and materials in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
5 years	Indicator 1a. Explore and experiment with different uses for the tools, objects, and materials in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Learns from their experiments and experiences.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Learns from their experiments and experiences.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Learns from their experiments and experiences.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Learns from their experiments and experiences.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
3 years	Indicator 1b. Learns from their experiments and experiences.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
4 years	Indicator 1b. Learns from their experiments and experiences.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
5 years	Indicator 1b. Learns from their experiments and experiences.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1c. Recognizes real-world problems in their environment and begins to experiment with tools and other strategies to solve those problems.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 1c. Recognizes real-world problems in their environment and begins to experiment with tools and other strategies to solve those problems.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
12-26 months	Indicator 1c. Recognizes real-world problems in their environment and begins to experiment with tools and other strategies to solve those problems.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
24-36 months	Indicator 1c. Recognizes real-world problems in their environment and begins to experiment with tools and other strategies to solve those problems.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
3 years	Indicator 1c. Recognizes real-world problems in their environment and begins to experiment with tools and other strategies to solve those problems.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
4 years	Indicator 1c. Recognizes real-world problems in their environment and begins to experiment with tools and other strategies to solve those problems.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
5 years	Indicator 1c. Recognizes real-world problems in their environment and begins to experiment with tools and other strategies to solve those problems.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
Goal 2 Communication and Collaboration
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Explores tools for the purpose of communication or self-expression.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Explores tools for the purpose of communication or self-expression.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Explores tools for the purpose of communication or self-expression.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Explores tools for the purpose of communication or self-expression.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices
3 years	Indicator 2a. Explores tools for the purpose of communication or self-expression.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices
4 years	Indicator 2a. Explores tools for the purpose of communication or self-expression.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices
5 years	Indicator 2a. Explores tools for the purpose of communication or self-expression.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Uses tools to work with others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Uses tools to work with others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Uses tools to work with others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Uses tools to work with others.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication
3 years	Indicator 2b. Uses tools to work with others.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression
4 years	Indicator 2b. Uses tools to work with others.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
5 years	Indicator 2b. Uses tools to work with others.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language

Draws plausible conclusions about events beyond personal experience
Combines simple actions to examine people and objects 2.2 Uses simple actions on a variety of objects
Uses object to obtain another object
Coordinates actions with objects to achieve new outcomes 4.1 Draws conclusions about causes of events based on personal

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 3 Exploration and Information
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. With adult support and supervision, explores (digital or non-digital) tools and resources to find information.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. With adult support and supervision, explores (digital or non-digital) tools and resources to find information.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. With adult support and supervision, explores (digital or non-digital) tools and resources to find information.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices 1.2 Uses finger to interact with touch screen
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. With adult support and supervision, explores (digital or non-digital) tools and resources to find information.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices 1.2 Uses finger to interact with touch screen
3 years	Indicator 3a. With adult support and supervision, explores (digital or non-digital) tools and resources to find information.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices 1. Uses finger to interact with electronic device
4 years	Indicator 3a. With adult support and supervision, explores (digital or non-digital) tools and resources to find information.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2.1 Asks questions to obtain information
5 years	Indicator 3a. With adult support and supervision, explores (digital or non-digital) tools and resources to find information.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Communicates about their experiences with (digital or non-digital) tools and resources.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Communicates about their experiences with (digital or non-digital) tools and resources.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication 4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Communicates about their experiences with (digital or non-digital) tools and resources.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression 1.3 Uses consistent approximations for words or signs
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Communicates about their experiences with (digital or non-digital) tools and resources.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression 1. Produces multiple word sentences to communicate
3 years	Indicator 3b. Communicates about their experiences with (digital or non-digital) tools and resources.	Social-Communication	C. Communicative Expression 1. Produces multiple word sentences to communicate
4 years	Indicator 3b. Communicates about their experiences with (digital or non-digital) tools and resources.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language 2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
5 years		Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language	2. Provides and seeks information while conversing with others using words, phrases, or sentences
Goal 4 Responsibility with Technology
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4a. With adult support and supervision, uses digital tools and resources responsibly.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
6-14 months	Indicator 4a. With adult support and supervision, uses digital tools and resources responsibly.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	4. Uses intentional gestures, vocalizations, and objects to communicate
12-26 months	Indicator 4a. With adult support and supervision, uses digital tools and resources responsibly.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices	1.2 Uses finger to interact with touch screen
24-36 months	Indicator 4a. With adult support and supervision, uses digital tools and resources responsibly.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices	1.2 Uses finger to interact with touch screen
3 years	Indicator 4a. With adult support and supervision, uses digital tools and resources responsibly.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices	1. Uses finger to interact with electronic device
4 years	Indicator 4a. With adult support and supervision, uses digital tools and resources responsibly.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices	1. Uses finger to interact with electronic device
5 years	Indicator 4a. With adult support and supervision, uses digital tools and resources responsibly.	Fine Motor	D. Use of Electronic Devices	1. Uses finger to interact with electronic device
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4b. With adult guidance and supervision, begins to demonstrate an understanding of internet safety.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	1.1 Quiets to familiar voice
6-14 months	Indicator 4b. With adult guidance and supervision, begins to demonstrate an understanding of internet safety.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3.1 Vocalizes to another person expressing positive affective state
12-26 months	Indicator 4b. With adult guidance and supervision, begins to demonstrate an understanding of internet safety.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	3.1 Vocalizes to another person expressing positive affective state
24-36 months	Indicator 4b. With adult guidance and supervision, begins to demonstrate an understanding of internet safety.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.2 Adjusts behavior based on feedback from others or environment
3 years	Indicator 4b. With adult guidance and supervision, begins to demonstrate an understanding of internet safety.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	2. Complies with common home and community safety rules
4 years	Indicator 4b. With adult guidance and supervision, begins to demonstrate an understanding of internet safety.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	4.2 Reports inappropriate events, actions, or language by other children or adults
5 years	Indicator 4b. With adult guidance and supervision, begins to demonstrate an understanding of internet safety.	Adaptive	D. Personal Safety	4. Recognizes and reports information regarding safety

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Science
Goal 1 Scientific Thinking
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Observe and investigate their environment using scientific thinking, scientific vocabulary, and the scientific method.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Observe and investigate their environment using scientific thinking, scientific vocabulary, and the scientific method.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Observe and investigate their environment using scientific thinking, scientific vocabulary, and the scientific method.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Observe and investigate their environment using scientific thinking, scientific vocabulary, and the scientific method.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information
3 years	Indicator 1a. Observe and investigate their environment using scientific thinking, scientific vocabulary, and the scientific method.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
4 years	Indicator 1a. Observe and investigate their environment using scientific thinking, scientific vocabulary, and the scientific method.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
5 years	Indicator 1a. Observe and investigate their environment using scientific thinking, scientific vocabulary, and the scientific method.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4.2 Demonstrates knowledge of properties of the change resulting from investigations
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Explore cause-and-effect relationships.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Explore cause-and-effect relationships.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Explore cause-and-effect relationships.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning 2.2 Uses simple actions on a variety of objects
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Explore cause-and-effect relationships.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
3 years	Indicator 1b. Explore cause-and-effect relationships.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change
4 years	Indicator 1b. Explore cause-and-effect relationships.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2. Anticipates outcome of investigation
5 years	Indicator 1b. Explore cause-and-effect relationships.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4. Transfers knowledge
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1c. Observe, compare, and classify objects and information.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 1c. Observe, compare, and classify objects and information.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 1c. Observe, compare, and classify objects and information.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 3.3 Discriminates between objects or people using common attributes
24-36 months	Indicator 1c. Observe, compare, and classify objects and information.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
3 years	Indicator 1c. Observe, compare, and classify objects and information.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4.1 Communicates results of investigations
4 years	Indicator 1c. Observe, compare, and classify objects and information.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 4. Uses early conceptual comparisons
5 years	Indicator 1c. Observe, compare, and classify objects and information.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge 3. Classifies using multiple attributes
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1d. Communicate and/or record observations, questions, and predictions about their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.2 Uses senses to explore
6-14 months	Indicator 1d. Communicate and/or record observations, questions, and predictions about their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.2 Uses senses to explore
12-26 months	Indicator 1d. Communicate and/or record observations, questions, and predictions about their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.2 Uses senses to explore
24-36 months	Indicator 1d. Communicate and/or record observations, questions, and predictions about their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
3 years	Indicator 1d. Communicate and/or record observations, questions, and predictions about their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
4 years	Indicator 1d. Communicate and/or record observations, questions, and predictions about their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.1 Generates specific questions for investigation
5 years	Indicator 1d. Communicate and/or record observations, questions, and predictions about their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4.1 Communicates results of investigations

Investigates to test hypotheses 4.3 Shows awareness that manipulation of materials or processes prompted change in those materials or processes

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Goal 2 Physical Science
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and compare the ways objects move, including their speed, direction, and duration of movement.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and compare the ways objects move, including their speed, direction, and duration of movement.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and compare the ways objects move, including their speed, direction, and duration of movement.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Explore and compare the ways objects move, including their speed, direction, and duration of movement.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
3 years	Indicator 2a. Explore and compare the ways objects move, including their speed, direction, and duration of movement.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
4 years	Indicator 2a. Explore and compare the ways objects move, including their speed, direction, and duration of movement.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
5 years	Indicator 2a. Explore and compare the ways objects move, including their speed, direction, and duration of movement.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and observe the states of matter (liquids, solids, gases) in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and observe the states of matter (liquids, solids, gases) in their environment.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and observe the states of matter (liquids, solids, gases) in their environment.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Explore and observe the states of matter (liquids, solids, gases) in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
3 years	Indicator 2b. Explore and observe the states of matter (liquids, solids, gases) in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
4 years	Indicator 2b. Explore and observe the states of matter (liquids, solids, gases) in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
5 years	Indicator 2b. Explore and observe the states of matter (liquids, solids, gases) in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2c. Observe and explore light and sound.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration
6-14 months	Indicator 2c. Observe and explore light and sound.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
12-26 months	Indicator 2c. Observe and explore light and sound.	Cognitive	D. Reasoning
24-36 months	Indicator 2c. Observe and explore light and sound.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
3 years	Indicator 2c. Observe and explore light and sound.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
4 years	Indicator 2c. Observe and explore light and sound.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
5 years	Indicator 2c. Observe and explore light and sound.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery
Goal 3 Earth Science

3.2. Manipulates materials to cause change 3.2. Manipulates materials to cause change

4.3 Shows awareness that manipulation of materials or processes prompted change in those materials or processes

3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change 3.2 Manipulates materials to cause change

4.3 Shows awareness that manipulation of materials or processes prompted change in those materials or processes

Goal 3 Earth Science
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and recognize a variety of earth materials in their community (soil, rocks, water, etc.) and their observable properties.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and recognize a variety of earth materials in their community (soil, rocks, water, etc.) and their observable properties.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1.2 Uses senses to explore
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and recognize a variety of earth materials in their community (soil, rocks, water, etc.) and their observable properties.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and recognize a variety of earth materials in their community (soil, rocks, water, etc.) and their observable properties.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and recognize a variety of earth materials in their community (soil, rocks, water, etc.) and their observable properties.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.3 Makes observations
4 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and recognize a variety of earth materials in their community (soil, rocks, water, etc.) and their observable properties.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
5 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and recognize a variety of earth materials in their community (soil, rocks, water, etc.) and their observable properties.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	4. Transfers knowledge
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and identify different weather conditions and the ways weather can impact their lives.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and identify different weather conditions and the ways weather can impact their lives.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and identify different weather conditions and the ways weather can impact their lives.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Recognize and identify different weather conditions and the ways weather can impact their lives.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.3 Makes observations
3 years	Indicator 3b. Recognize and identify different weather conditions and the ways weather can impact their lives.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
4 years	Indicator 3b. Recognize and identify different weather conditions and the ways weather can impact their lives.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations
5 years	Indicator 3b. Recognize and identify different weather conditions and the ways weather can impact their lives.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	4. Transfers knowledge
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3c. Recognize and make connections between the seasons and their observable characteristics.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3c. Recognize and make connections between the seasons and their observable characteristics.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3c. Recognize and make connections between the seasons and their observable characteristics.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
24-36 months	Indicator 3c. Recognize and make connections between the seasons and their observable characteristics.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.3 Makes observations
3 years	Indicator 3c. Recognize and make connections between the seasons and their observable characteristics.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
4 years	Indicator 3c. Recognize and make connections between the seasons and their observable characteristics.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations
5 years	Indicator 3c. Recognize and make connections between the seasons and their observable characteristics.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	3.1 Draws on prior knowledge to guide investigations
Goal 4 Life Science
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4a. Explore, observe, notice, and describe a variety of plants and animals in their community, and their life cycles.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 4a. Explore, observe, notice, and describe a variety of plants and animals in their community, and their life cycles.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.2 Uses senses to explore
12-26 months	Indicator 4a. Explore, observe, notice, and describe a variety of plants and animals in their community, and their life cycles.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information
24-36 months	Indicator 4a. Explore, observe, notice, and describe a variety of plants and animals in their community, and their life cycles.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 4a. Explore, observe, notice, and describe a variety of plants and animals in their community, and their life cycles.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
4 years	Indicator 4a. Explore, observe, notice, and describe a variety of plants and animals in their community, and their life cycles.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
5 years	Indicator 4a. Explore, observe, notice, and describe a variety of plants and animals in their community, and their life cycles.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4. Transfers knowledge
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4b. Observe and explore the habitats of a variety of plants and animals in their community (such as wooded areas, parks, lakes, and streams).	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 4b. Observe and explore the habitats of a variety of plants and animals in their community (such as wooded areas, parks, lakes, and streams).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.2 Uses senses to explore
12-26 months	Indicator 4b. Observe and explore the habitats of a variety of plants and animals in their community (such as wooded areas, parks, lakes, and streams).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1.1 Uses simple tools to gather information
24-36 months	Indicator 4b. Observe and explore the habitats of a variety of plants and animals in their community (such as wooded areas, parks, lakes, and streams).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 4b. Observe and explore the habitats of a variety of plants and animals in their community (such as wooded areas, parks, lakes, and streams).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
4 years	Indicator 4b. Observe and explore the habitats of a variety of plants and animals in their community (such as wooded areas, parks, lakes, and streams).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
5 years	Indicator 4b. Observe and explore the habitats of a variety of plants and animals in their community (such as wooded areas, parks, lakes, and streams).	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4. Transfers knowledge
Birth-8 months	Indicator 4c. Observe, describe, and compare the differences between living and non-living things.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 4c. Observe, describe, and compare the differences between living and non-living things.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration 2.1 Uses sensory means to explore people, animals, and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 4c. Observe, describe, and compare the differences between living and non-living things.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
24-36 months	Indicator 4c. Observe, describe, and compare the differences between living and non-living things.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 4c. Observe, describe, and compare the differences between living and non-living things.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.3 Makes observations
4 years	Indicator 4c. Observe, describe, and compare the differences between living and non-living things.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
5 years	Indicator 4c. Observe, describe, and compare the differences between living and non-living things.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery 4. Transfers knowledge

3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver 3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver 3.1 Explains or shows others how to do tasks mastered 3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments 3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments

MI Indicator	AEPS-3 Area	AEPS-3 Strand	AEPS-3 Goals
Social Studies
Goal 1 Self, Family, and Belonging
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1a. Recognize themselves as unique individuals and become aware of the uniqueness of others.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
6-14 months	Indicator 1a. Recognize themselves as unique individuals and become aware of the uniqueness of others.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
12-26 months	Indicator 1a. Recognize themselves as unique individuals and become aware of the uniqueness of others.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
24-36 months	Indicator 1a. Recognize themselves as unique individuals and become aware of the uniqueness of others.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
3 years	Indicator 1a. Recognize themselves as unique individuals and become aware of the uniqueness of others.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
4 years	Indicator 1a. Recognize themselves as unique individuals and become aware of the uniqueness of others.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
5 years	Indicator 1a. Recognize themselves as unique individuals and become aware of the uniqueness of others.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize themselves as members of a family and become aware of how families are alike and different.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
6-14 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize themselves as members of a family and become aware of how families are alike and different.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
12-26 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize themselves as members of a family and become aware of how families are alike and different.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
24-36 months	Indicator 1b. Recognize themselves as members of a family and become aware of how families are alike and different.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
3 years	Indicator 1b. Recognize themselves as members of a family and become aware of how families are alike and different.	Social-Communication	D. Social Use of Language
4 years	Indicator 1b. Recognize themselves as members of a family and become aware of how families are alike and different.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
5 years	Indicator 1b. Recognize themselves as members of a family and become aware of how families are alike and different.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1c. Demonstrate a growing sense of belonging across their home, their learning environment, and their community.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
6-14 months	Indicator 1c. Demonstrate a growing sense of belonging across their home, their learning environment, and their community.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
12-26 months	Indicator 1c. Demonstrate a growing sense of belonging across their home, their learning environment, and their community.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
24-36 months	Indicator 1c. Demonstrate a growing sense of belonging across their home, their learning environment, and their community.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
3 years	Indicator 1c. Demonstrate a growing sense of belonging across their home, their learning environment, and their community.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation
4 years	Indicator 1c. Demonstrate a growing sense of belonging across their home, their learning environment, and their community.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations
5 years	Indicator 1c. Demonstrate a growing sense of belonging across their home, their learning environment, and their community.	Social-Emotional	A. Early Social Communication
Birth-8 months	Indicator 1d. Participate in the routines, customs, and traditions of their family and community, and develops an awareness of and respect for the ways these can differ across settings, families, and cultures.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
6-14 months	Indicator 1d. Participate in the routines, customs, and traditions of their family and community, and develops an awareness of and respect for the ways these can differ across settings, families, and cultures.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
12-26 months	Indicator 1d. Participate in the routines, customs, and traditions of their family and community, and develops an awareness of and respect for the ways these can differ across settings, families, and cultures.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults
24-36 months	Indicator 1d. Participate in the routines, customs, and traditions of their family and community, and develops an awareness of and respect for the ways these can differ across settings, families, and cultures.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations
3 years	Indicator 1d. Participate in the routines, customs, and traditions of their family and community, and develops an awareness of and respect for the ways these can differ across settings, families, and cultures.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations
4 years	Indicator 1d. Participate in the routines, customs, and traditions of their family and community, and develops an awareness of and respect for the ways these can differ across settings, families, and cultures.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations
5 years	Indicator 1d. Participate in the routines, customs, and traditions of their family and community, and develops an awareness of and respect for the ways these can differ across settings, families, and cultures.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations

3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver 2.2 Describes objects, people, and events as part of social exchange 3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments 3. Makes positive statements about self or accomplishments

Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult
Initiates positive social behavior toward familiar adult

3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver 3.1 Explains or shows others how to do tasks mastered

Turns and looks toward person speaking

2.2 Adjusts behavior based on feedback from others or environment

Goal 2 Community and Contribution
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2a. Show a growing understanding of and participation with the expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in their family, learning environment, and community.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	1. Turns and looks toward person speaking
6-14 months	Indicator 2a. Show a growing understanding of and participation with the expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in their family, learning environment, and community.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	1.1 Responds appropriately to familiar adult's affective tone
12-26 months	Indicator 2a. Show a growing understanding of and participation with the expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in their family, learning environment, and community.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2. Maintains social interaction with familiar adult
24-36 months	Indicator 2a. Show a growing understanding of and participation with the expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in their family, learning environment, and community.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	3. Participates in familiar social routines with caregivers
3 years	Indicator 2a. Show a growing understanding of and participation with the expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in their family, learning environment, and community.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.2 Adjusts behavior based on feedback from others or environment
4 years	Indicator 2a. Show a growing understanding of and participation with the expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in their family, learning environment, and community.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2.1 Meets behavioral expectations in familiar environments
5 years	Indicator 2a. Show a growing understanding of and participation with the expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in their family, learning environment, and community.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	2. Meets accepted social norms in community settings
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2b. Develop a growing understanding of what people need to thrive and the ways people fill those needs.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.3 Responds appropriately to soothing by adult
6-14 months	Indicator 2b. Develop a growing understanding of what people need to thrive and the ways people fill those needs.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult
12-26 months	Indicator 2b. Develop a growing understanding of what people need to thrive and the ways people fill those needs.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.2 Seeks comfort, closeness, or physical contact from familiar adult
24-36 months	Indicator 2b. Develop a growing understanding of what people need to thrive and the ways people fill those needs.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	2.1 Responds appropriately to soothing by peer
3 years	Indicator 2b. Develop a growing understanding of what people need to thrive and the ways people fill those needs.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.1 Meets internal physical needs of hunger and thirst
4 years	Indicator 2b. Develop a growing understanding of what people need to thrive and the ways people fill those needs.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1.1 Meets internal physical needs of hunger and thirst
5 years	Indicator 2b. Develop a growing understanding of what people need to thrive and the ways people fill those needs.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	1. Meets observable physical needs in socially appropriate ways
Birth-8 months	Indicator 2c. Develop a growing understanding of value, as well as supply and demand, as they relate to sharing and trading.	Social-Communication	A. Early Social Communication	1. Turns and looks toward person speaking
6-14 months	Indicator 2c. Develop a growing understanding of value, as well as supply and demand, as they relate to sharing and trading.	Social-Emotional	A. Interactions with Adults	2.2 Repeats part of interactive game or action in order to continue game or action
12-26 months	Indicator 2c. Develop a growing understanding of value, as well as supply and demand, as they relate to sharing and trading.	Social-Emotional	B. Social-Emotional Expression and Regulation	3.2 Shares accomplishment with familiar caregiver
24-36 months	Indicator 2c. Develop a growing understanding of value, as well as supply and demand, as they relate to sharing and trading.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3.3 Shares or exchanges objects
3 years	Indicator 2c. Develop a growing understanding of value, as well as supply and demand, as they relate to sharing and trading.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3.3 Shares or exchanges objects
4 years	Indicator 2c. Develop a growing understanding of value, as well as supply and demand, as they relate to sharing and trading.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3.1 Initiates cooperative activity
5 years	Indicator 2c. Develop a growing understanding of value, as well as supply and demand, as they relate to sharing and trading.	Social-Emotional	C. Interactions with Peers	3. Maintains cooperative activity
Goal 3 Time. Place, and the Environment

Goal 3 Time, Place, and the Environment
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
6-14 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	2. Combines simple actions to examine people and objects
12-26 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1.2 Uses senses to explore
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments
24-36 months	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1. Expands simple observations and explorations into further inquiry
3 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	3.2 Follows established social rules in familiar environments
4 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	3.1 Seeks adult permission when appropriate
5 years	Indicator 3a. Explore and learn how to respectfully interact with nature.	Social-Emotional	E. Meeting Social Expectations	3. Follows context-specific rules
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3b. Begin to identify, and use location vocabulary to describe, places and physical features in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1.1 Reacts to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 3b. Begin to identify, and use location vocabulary to describe, places and physical features in their environment.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1. Orients to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 3b. Begin to identify, and use location vocabulary to describe, places and physical features in their environment.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	1.2 Uses senses to explore
24-36 months	Indicator 3b. Begin to identify, and use location vocabulary to describe, places and physical features in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.2 Identifies concrete concepts
3 years	Indicator 3b. Begin to identify, and use location vocabulary to describe, places and physical features in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.1 Identifies common concepts
4 years	Indicator 3b. Begin to identify, and use location vocabulary to describe, places and physical features in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.1 Identifies common concepts
5 years	Indicator 3b. Begin to identify, and use location vocabulary to describe, places and physical features in their environment.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.1 Identifies common concepts
Birth-8 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the passage of time as it impacts their lives.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1. Orients to events or stimulation
6-14 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the passage of time as it impacts their lives.	Cognitive	A. Sensory Exploration	1. Orients to events or stimulation
12-26 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the passage of time as it impacts their lives.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.3 Makes observations
24-36 months	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the passage of time as it impacts their lives.	Cognitive	E. Scientific Discovery	2.2 Demonstrates knowledge about natural happenings
3 years	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the passage of time as it impacts their lives.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.1 Identifies common concepts
4 years	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the passage of time as it impacts their lives.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.1 Identifies common concepts
5 years	Indicator 3c. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the passage of time as it impacts their lives.	Cognitive	C. Conceptual Knowledge	4.1 Identifies common concepts