Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards

1 Page 1 of 17 Source: Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (2012) Ohio Department of ChartOhio Early Learning and Development Standards Alignment with preschool Curriculum by FunShine Online Ages 3-5 Ohio Early Learning and Development StandardsFunShine Online Learning Goals and ObjectivesSocial-Emotional DevelopmentSocial/Emotional DevelopmentA. SelfEmotional Development , Self-Concept, Family and CommunityRecognize and identify own emotions and the emo-tions of Recognizes and describes own emotionsSE17 Shows empathy and caring to oth-ers, respond to others emotionsCommunicate a range of emotions in socially ac-cepted Manages feelings appropriatelyIdentify the diversity in human characteristics and how people are similar and Recognizes similarities and differences between self and others: gender, cultural identity, self and family characteristicsCompare own characteristics to those of Recognizes similarities and differences between self and others.

2 Gender, cultural identity, self and family characteristicsManage the expression of feelings, thoughts, im-pulses and behaviors with minimal guidance from Manages feelings appropriatelyDemonstrate the ability to delay gratification for short periods of Demonstrates increasing self-direction, independence, and control; increas-ingly handles transitions appropriatelySE15 Manages feelings appropriatelyWith modeling and support, show awareness of the consequences for his/her Follows simple rules and routinesSS9 Demonstrates growing awareness of com-munity rules, governance, democracyShow confidence in own abilities and accomplish routine and familiar tasks Demonstrates increasing self-direction, independence, and control; increas-ingly handles transitions appropriatelyPage 2 of 17 Source: Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (2012) Ohio Department of RelationshipsRelationships, Persistence, Conversation, Emotional Development , People and the EnvironmentExpress affection for familiar Interacts comfortably with familiar adultsSeek security and support from familiar adults in anticipation of challenging Is not easily discouraged, seeks help to overcome problemsSE13 Seeks help or information when needed from adultsSeparate from familiar adults in a familiar setting with minimal Demonstrates increasing self-direction, independence, and control.

3 Increas-ingly handles transitions appropriatelyEngage in extended, reciprocal conversations with familiar Interacts comfortably with familiar adultsL7 Initiates asking questions and re-sponds in conversation with othersL8 Shares opinions, experiences, and ideas with others with wordsRequest and accept guidance from familiar Seeks help or information when needed from adultsInteract with peers in more complex pretend play including planning, coordination of roles and Participates in group song, dance, acting/role-playSE12 Plays cooperatively with others; resolves some conflicts, uses constructive languageDemonstrate socially competent behavior with Interacts with one or more children; develops special friendshipsSE12 Plays cooperatively with others; resolves some conflicts, uses constructive languageWith modeling and support, negotiate to resolve social conflicts with Plays cooperatively with others; resolves some conflicts, uses constructive languageExpress concern for the needs of others and people in Shows empathy and caring to oth-ers, respond to others emotionsShow regard for the feelings of other living Shows respect for living thingsPage 3 of 17 Source: Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (2012) Ohio Department of Toward LearningApproaches to LearningA.

4 InitiativeCuriosity, Reflection, Risk-Taking, Self-ConceptSeek new and varied experiences and challenges (take risks).AL12 Welcomes new experiences, situa-tions, play events, materials, friendsDemonstrate self-direction while participating in a range of activities and Demonstrates increasing self-direction, independence, and control; increas-ingly handles transitions appropriatelyAsk questions to seek explanations about phenom-ena of Demonstrates inquisitiveness about subjects and objectsDevelop, initiate and carry out simple plans to ob-tain a Makes a plan before beginning a task and follows throughUse prior knowledge and information to assess, inform, and plan for future actions and Observes or contemplates and ap-plies knowledge to a new situationB. Engagement and PersistencePersistenceFocus on an activity with deliberate concentration despite Works at a task despite distrac-tions or interruptionsCarry out tasks, activities, projects or experiences from beginning to Usually completes reason-able tasks or stays engagedFocus on the task at hand even when frustrated or Is not easily discouraged, seeks help to overcome problemsC.

5 CreativityImagination, Conversation, Self-ConceptUse imagination and creativity to interact with ob-jects and Shows creativity, flexibility, and in-ventiveness in play experiencesUse creative and flexible thinking to solve Uses new strategies to solve problemsPage 4 of 17 Source: Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (2012) Ohio Department of in inventive social Takes on various roles in make-believe playExpress individuality, life experiences, and what he/she knows and is able to do through a variety of Shares opinions, experiences, and ideas with others with wordsExpress interest in and show appreciation for the creative work of Shows interest and respect for work of self and others; exhibits increasing aware-ness of positive character traitsPhysical Well-Being and Motor DevelopmentPhysical Development /HealthA.

6 Motor DevelopmentGross Motor, Fine Motor, Spatial Reasoning, Listening, Self-CareDemonstrate locomotor skills with control, coordina-tion and balance during active play ( , running, hopping, skipping).PD5 Demonstrates balance and control of large muscles: walking forward, backward, heel-to-toe, on tiptoe and on a straight line, walking on a balance board, hop-ping on one foot, jumping with two feetDemonstrate coordination in using objects during active play ( , throwing, catching, kicking balls, riding tricycle).PD6 Coordinates movement when walking up and down stairs, running smoothly, kick-ing a ball, throwing a ball, bouncing and catching a ball, skipping, clappingUse non-locomotor skills with control, balance and coordination during active play ( , bending, stretching and twisting).PD7 Develops strength, flexibility, and stamina through vigorous play and by using equipmentDemonstrate spatial awareness in physical activity or movementM22 Uses simple directions to move from place to place: obstacle course, di-rectional games, hopscotchCoordinate the use of hands, fingers and wrists to manipulate objects and perform tasks requiring pre-cise Demonstrates eye-hand coordination: strings beads, completes puzzles, sews through holes in lacing cards, ties knots and loops, tears paper, uses eating utensils, uses a keyboardUse classroom and household tools independently with eye-hand coordination to carry out Gains strength and control of small muscles: folding and creasing paper, building with small blocks, manipulating play dough and clayPD2 Demonstrates eye-hand coordination.

7 Strings beads, completes puzzles, sews through holes in lacing cards, ties knots and loops, tears paper, uses eating utensils, uses a keyboardPD3 Uses scissors to cut shapes from paperPD4 Begins to control use of writing, draw-ing, art tools, and art/craft mediumsPage 5 of 17 Source: Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (2012) Ohio Department of increasingly complex oral-motor skills such as drinking through a straw, blowing bubbles or repeating a Listens and responds to rhymes and rhythmsRegulate reactions to external sensory stimuli in order to focus on complex tasks or Demonstrates visual and auditory abil-ity and general good health and sleep habits to enable learningB. Physical Well-BeingObservation, Gross Motor, Self-Care, Family and CommunityIdentify and describe the function of body Demonstrates knowledge about self; makes observations about self and life sciences: living vs.

8 Nonliving things, nature, environ-ment, weather by physical characteristicsParticipate in structured and unstructured active physical play exhibiting strength and Develops strength, flexibility, and stamina through vigorous play and by using equipmentDemonstrate basic understanding that physical ac-tivity helps the body grow and be Develops strength, flexibility, and stamina through vigorous play and by using equipmentDemonstrate basic understanding that eating a vari-ety of foods helps the body grow and be healthy. PD9 Exhibits increasing knowledge of healthy eating, good nutrition: tries new foods, will-ing to eat well-balanced diet, interested in various tastes, colors, and textures of foodDistinguish nutritious from non-nutritious Exhibits increasing knowledge of healthy eating, good nutrition: tries new foods, will-ing to eat well-balanced diet, interested in various tastes, colors, and textures of foodIndependently complete personal care tasks ( , toileting, teeth-brushing, hand-washing, dressing etc.)

9 PD8 Undresses or dresses self independently, other than help with difficult fastenersPD10 Washes hands and face without assistancePD11 Brushes teeth independentlyPD12 Uses tissue for nose, napkin for hand/face appropriately, independentlyPD13 Cares for toileting needs independentlyFollow basic health Follows basic safety and health rulesWith modeling and support, identify and follow basic safety Follows basic safety and health rulesIdentify ways adults help to keep us Tells functions of some community helpers, parents jobs, careersPage 6 of 17 Source: Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (2012) Ohio Department of modeling and support, identify the conse-quences of unsafe Follows basic safety and health rulesWith modeling and support, demonstrate ability to follow emergency routines ( , fire or tornado drill).

10 PD15 Follows basic safety and health rulesSS6 Follows simple rules and routinesWith modeling and support, demonstrate ability to follow transportation and pedestrian safety Follows basic safety and health rulesSS6 Follows simple rules and routinesCognition and General KnowledgeApproaches to Learning , Math, Science, Social StudiesA. Cognitive SkillsReflection, Emergent Writing, Dramatic Play, Imagination, ConversationCommunicate about past events and anticipate what comes next during familiar routines and Observes or contemplates and ap-plies knowledge to a new situationWith modeling and support remember and use infor-mation for a variety of Observes or contemplates and ap-plies knowledge to a new situationRecreate complex ideas, events/situations with per-sonal Observes or contemplates and ap-plies knowledge to a new situationDemonstrate understanding that symbols carry meaning and use symbols to represent thinking ( , drawings, construction or movement).