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California Preschool Learning Foundations

California Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 2. California DEPAR TMENT OF EDUCATION SACRAMENTO, 2010. California Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 2. Visual and Performing Arts Physical Development Health Publishing Information The California Preschool Learning Foundations (Volume 2) was developed by the Child Development Division, California Depart- ment of Education. this publication was edited by Faye Ong, working in cooperation with Laura Bridges and Desiree Soto, Consultants, Child Development Division. It was designed and prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press, with the cover and interior design created by Cheryl McDonald. It was published by the Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA.

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1 California Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 2. California DEPAR TMENT OF EDUCATION SACRAMENTO, 2010. California Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 2. Visual and Performing Arts Physical Development Health Publishing Information The California Preschool Learning Foundations (Volume 2) was developed by the Child Development Division, California Depart- ment of Education. this publication was edited by Faye Ong, working in cooperation with Laura Bridges and Desiree Soto, Consultants, Child Development Division. It was designed and prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press, with the cover and interior design created by Cheryl McDonald. It was published by the Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA.

2 95814-5901. It was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096. 2010 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved ISBN 978-8011-1708-4. Ordering Information Copies of this publication are available for sale from the California Department of Education. For prices and ordering information, please visit the Department Web site at re/pn or call the CDE Press Sales Office at 1-800-995-4099. An illustrated Educational Resource Catalog describing publications, videos, and other instructional media available from the Depart- ment can be obtained without charge by writing to the CDE Press Sales Office, California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Suite 3207, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901; faxing to 916-323-0823.

3 Or calling the CDE Press Sales Office at the telephone number shown above. Notice The guidance in the California Preschool Learning Foundations (Volume 2) is not binding on local educational agencies or other entities. Except for the statutes, regulations, and court decisions that are referenced herein, the documents is exemplary, and compliance with it is not mandatory. (See Education Code Section ). Contents A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction v Acknowledgments vii Introduction xi Foundations in the Visual and Performing Arts 1. Foundations in Physical Development Foundations in Health Appendix: The Foundations iii A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction I. am delighted to present the Cali make play a regular part of the daily for nia Preschool Learning Founda curriculum and be responsive to the tions (Volume 2).

4 this publication needs of each student. is the second of a three-volume series In addition, a recent report from the designed to im prove early Learning and American Academy of Pediatrics con- develop ment for California 's Preschool cludes that play is vitally important children. for healthy brain development. These Young children are naturally eager reports, as well as many others, make to learn. However, not all of them enter clear that Preschool children's play kindergarten ready for school. All too and integrated Learning are vital com- often, children are already lagging ponents of high-quality Preschool behind their classmates, and this cir- programs. cumstance can impede their continued With the goal of ensuring that all Learning and development long past preschools in California offer high- kindergarten.

5 High-quality Preschool quality programs, the California teaching contributes to children's long- Department of Education collaborated range social and academic success, as with leading early childhood educators, well as their ability to express them- researchers, advocates, and parents selves creatively through the arts, their to develop Volume 2 of the Preschool capacity to engage in physically chal- Learning Foundations . lenging activities, and their develop- The Foundations outline key knowl . ment of lifelong health habits. edge and skills that most children Children who attend high-quality can achieve when provided with the preschools benefit from rich opportu- kinds of interactions, instruction, and nities to learn through play.

6 They also environments shown by research to benefit from curriculum that integrates promote early Learning and develop . all the developmental domains in a ment. Volume 2 focuses on three way that is developmentally, culturally, domains: visual and performing and linguistically appropriate. arts, physical development, and Intentionally engaging children in health. These domains often receive play supports the Learning and devel- less attention than some of the opment that is described in the pre- other domains, but they are equally school Learning Foundations . In a important for Preschool children's recent report, the National Association overall Learning and development. for the Education of Young Children As research that is summarized (NAEYC) calls for early educators to in this volume indicates, physical v vi exercise and healthy routines and I believe that these Foundations will nutritional choices set the stage for help guide and support all California lifelong healthy habits.

7 Preschools in providing developmen- The recent NAEYC report under- tally appropriate instruction and activ- scores the need for children to play ities that engage young minds, hearts, outside, use their large muscles, and and bodies. Such Learning will lead engage in vigorous physical activities to children's well-being and success every day. Of course, the visual and throughout life. performing arts fuel both Preschool children's imaginative play and creativity and also promote Learning in all domains, including physical skill development, cognitive development, JACK O'CONNELL. and social-emotional development. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Acknowledgments T. he development of Volume 2 of the Expanded Research Consortia California Preschool Learning Foun.

8 The development of Volume 2 was dations involved many people. The guided by an expanded research consor- following groups contributed: (1) project tium of experts in each domain. Domain leaders; (2) lead researchers; (3) the experts and their affiliations are listed as expanded research consortia; (4) the pre- follows. Thanks are extended to these indi- school Learning Foundations research viduals for contributing their expertise to consortium; (5) staff from the California this project and for collaborating with the Department of Education; (6) early child- Preschool Learning Foundations research hood education stakeholder organizations;. consortium. (7) facilitators of the public input sessions and the participants; (8) participants in Visual and Performing Arts the Web posting process; and (9) partici- Liane Brouillette, University of California , pants in the public hearing process.

9 Irvine Victoria Brown, Lucy School Project Leaders Lisa Catterall, Imagination Group The following staff members of WestEd Joyce Jordan, University of Miami are gratefully acknowledged for their con- Gwen Morgan-Beazell, Santa Ana College tributions: Peter Mangione, Charlotte Linda Neelly, University of Connecticut Tilson, and Cathy Tsao. Nancy Ng, Luna Kids Dance Physical Development Lead Researchers David Gallahue, Indiana University Special thanks are extended to the lead Clersida Garcia, Northern Illinois researchers for their expertise and contri- University butions as lead writers. Patricia Kimbrell, San Diego State Visual and Performing Arts University Rebecca Lytle, California State University, James Catterall, University of California , Chico Los Angeles Robyn Wu, Samuel Merritt University Physical Development Laura Vidal-Prudholme, Saddleback Abbey Alkon, University of California , College San Francisco Health Victoria Leonard, University of California , Abbey Alkon, University of California , San Francisco San Francisco Health Jyu-Lin Chen, University of California , Abbey Alkon, University of California , San Francisco San Francisco Charlotte Hendricks, Healthy Childcare Victoria Leonard, University of California , Consultants, Inc.

10 San Francisco Victoria Leonard, University of California , San Francisco vii viii Sondra Moe, Rio Hondo College California Department Ken Springer, Southern Methodist of Education University Thanks are also extended to the follow . Barbara Tinsley, Arizona State University ing staff members: Gavin Payne, Chief Deputy Superintendent; Anthony Mon- Preschool Learning Foundations real,* Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum Research Consortium and Instruction Branch; Camille Maben, The following research consortium mem- Director, Child Development Division;. bers are recognized for their knowledge Cecelia Fisher-Dahms, Administrator, and expertise in guiding the development Quality Improvement Office; Desiree Soto, process and for their expert review of the Consultant, and Laura Bridges, Consul- document to be reflective of California 's tant, Child Development Division; for young learners.


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