Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood PRE ...

1 Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood PRE-KINDERGARTEN. Office of Child Development and Early Learning 2014. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction.. 4. The Learning Standards Continuum.. 7. Guiding Principles.. 8. KEY Learning AREA: Approaches to Learning through Play Constructing, Organizing, and Applying Knowledge Standard Area : Constructing and Gathering Knowledge 11. Standard Area : Organizing and Understanding Information 12. Standard Area : Applying Knowledge 14. Standard Area : Learning through Experience 15. Approaches to Learning Glossary 17. KEY Learning AREA: Language and Literacy Development English Language Arts Standard Area : Foundational Skills 19.

2 Standard Area : Reading Informational Text 20. Standard Area : Reading Literature 23. Standard Area : Writing 26. Standard Area : Speaking and Listening 29. Language and Literacy Development Glossary 31. KEY Learning AREA: Mathematical Thinking and Expression Exploring, Processing, and Problem-Solving Standard Area : Numbers and Operations 34. Standard Area : Algebraic Concepts 35. Standard Area : Geometry 36. Standard Area : Measurement, Data, and Probability 38. Mathematical Thinking and Expression Glossary 40. KEY Learning AREA: Scientific Thinking and Technology Exploring, Scientific Inquiry, and Discovery Standard Area : Biological Sciences Living and Non-Living Organisms 42.

3 Standard Area : Biological Sciences Genetics 43. Standard Area : Biological Sciences Evolution 44. Standard Area : Physical Sciences Chemistry 44. Standard Area : Physical Sciences Physics 45. Standard Area : Earth and Space Sciences Earth Structures, Processes, and Cycles 47. Standard Area : Earth and Space Sciences Origin and Evolution of the Universe 48. Standard Area : Environment and Ecology Ecology 49. Standard Area : Environment and Ecology Watersheds and Wetlands 50. Standard Area : Environment and Ecology Natural Resources 50. Standard Area : Environment and Ecology Agriculture and Society 51. Standard Area : Environment and Ecology Humans and the Environment 51.

4 Standard Area : Computer and Information Technology 52. Scientific Thinking Glossary 55. Environment and Ecology Glossary 55. Computer and Information Technology Glossary 56. 2. KEY Learning AREA: Social Studies Thinking Connecting to Communities Standard Area : Civics and Government Principles and Documents of Government 58. Standard Area : Civics and Government Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship 58. Standard Area : Civics and Government How Government Works 59. Standard Area : Economics Scarcity and Choice 60. Standard Area : Economics Markets and Economic Systems 60. Standard Area : Economics Functions of Government 61. Standard Area : Economics Income, Profit, and Wealth 61.

5 Standard Area : Geography Basic Geographic Literacy 62. Standard Area : Geography Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions 62. Standard Area : History Historical Analysis and Skills Development 63. Social Studies Thinking Glossary 64. KEY Learning AREA: Creative Thinking and Expression Communicating through the Arts Standard Area : Production and Performance Music and Movement 66. Standard Area : Production and Performance Dramatic and Performance Play 67. Standard Area : Production and Performance Visual Arts 68. Standard Area : Historical and Cultural Context of Works in the Arts 69. Standard Area : Critical Response to Works in the Arts 69.

6 Standard Area : Aesthetic Response to Works in the Arts 70. Creative Thinking and Expression Glossary 70. KEY Learning AREA: Health, Wellness, and Physical Development Learning About My Body Standard Area : Concepts of Health 72. Standard Area : Healthful Living 73. Standard Area : Safety and Injury Prevention 74. Standard Area : Physical Activity Gross Motor Coordination 74. Standard Area : Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement Fine Motor Coordination 75. Health, Wellness, and Physical Development Glossary 77. KEY Learning AREA: Social and Emotional Development Student Interpersonal Skills Standard Area : Self-Awareness and Self-Management 79.

7 Standard Area : Establishing and Maintaining Relationships 81. Standard Area : Decision-Making and Responsible Behavior 83. Social and Emotional Development Glossary 84. KEY Learning AREA: Partnerships for Learning Families, Early Care and education Programs, and Communities Standard : Families are supported in times of need. 86. Standard : Families experience relationships with Early care and education programs that are affirming, reciprocal, and build upon their strengths. 88. Standard : Families have the support and information they need to encourage their children's Learning and development. 90. Standard : Family members have support from other families.

8 92. Standard : Families have goals of their own and benefit from having supportive partners to help reach their goals. 92. Standard : Families grow in their leadership and use these skills in many different ways. 93. Standard : Families are supported in times of transition. 94. Resources.. 96. 3. Learning Standards Development Pennsylvania 's Learning Standards for Early Childhood were originally constructed as a joint project of the Departments of education and Human Services. The Office of Child Development and Early Learning in col- laboration with the Office of Elementary and Secondary education have overseen revisions to the Standards .

9 Each set of Standards has been formulated with help and guidance from practitioners and program special- ists who represented Early Childhood programs, school districts, higher education , family leaders, policy analysts, and researchers. A group of Pennsylvania educators, in conjunction with the Office of Child Devel- opment and Early Learning , created a set of Pennsylvania Core Standards beginning with Pre-Kindergarten. The Pennsylvania Core Standards start in Pre-Kindergarten and continue through 12th grade. The Pennsyl- vania State Board of education adopted the Pennsylvania Core Standards in March 2014. The 2014 revisions include updates related to the Pennsylvania Core Standards ; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) supportive practices; and current research trends.

10 Learning Standards for Early Childhood are used to: Inform professionals about curriculum and assessment Guide the selection of instructional materials and the design of interactions/goal setting Inform families of appropriate expectations for children Provide a common framework for community-based birth grade 3 alignment work Learning Standards for Early Childhood are NOT used as: A specific curriculum A means to prohibit children from moving from one grade or age level to another Introduction C hildren are born with an incredible capacity and desire to learn. More than 40 years of research confirms the founda- tional importance of Early education and care for children's school and life success.