Transcription of Goals and Objectives at a Glance - …
1 The creative Curriculum Goals and Objectives at a Glance 2001 Teaching Strategies, Inc., Washington, DC. Permission is granted to duplicate for use in programs implementing The creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. PHYSICALDEVELOPMENTI. Gross Motor 14. Demonstrates basic locomotorskills (running, jumping, hopping, galloping)15. Shows balance while moving16. Climbs up and down 17. Pedals and steers a tricycle (or other wheeled vehicle)18. Demonstrates throwing, kicking, and catching skillsII. Fine Motor 19. Controls small muscles in hands20. Coordinates eye-hand movement21. Uses tools for writing and drawingLANGUAGEDEVELOPMENTI. Listening and Speaking38. Hears and discriminates thesounds of language39. Expresses self using wordsand expanded sentences40. Understands and follows oraldirections41.
2 Answers questions42. Asks questions43. Actively participates inconversationsII. Reading and Writing44. Enjoys and values reading45. Demonstrates understanding of print concepts46. Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet47. Uses emerging reading skillsto make meaning from print48. Comprehends and interpretsmeaning from books and other texts49. Understands the purpose of writing50. Writes letters and wordsCOGNITIVEDEVELOPMENTI. Learning and Problem Solving 22. Observes objects and eventswith curiosity23. Approaches problems flexibly 24. Shows persistence in approaching tasks25. Explores cause and effect26. Applies knowledge or experience to a new contextII. Logical Thinking 27. Classifies objects28. Compares/measures29. Arranges objects in a series30. Recognizes patterns and canrepeat them31.
3 Shows awareness of time concepts and sequence32. Shows awareness of position in space33. Uses one-to-one correspondence34. Uses numbers and countingIII. Representation and Symbolic Thinking35. Takes on pretend roles and situations36. Makes believe with objects37. Makes and interprets representationsSOCIAL/EMOTIONALDEVELOPME NTI. Sense of Self1. Shows ability to adjust to new situations2. Demonstrates appropriate trust in adults3. Recognizes own feelings andmanages them appropriately4. Stands up for rightsII. Responsibility for Self andOthers5. Demonstrates self-direction andindependence 6. Takes responsibility for own well-being7. Respects and cares for classroom environment and materials8. Follows classroom routines9. Follows classroom rulesIII. Prosocial Behavior10.
4 Plays well with other children11. Recognizes the feelings of othersand responds appropriately12. Shares and respects the rights of others13. Uses thinking skills to resolveconflicts
