BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.I.A.1 | Engages in physical activities with increasing balance, coordination, endurance and intensity Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.I.B.1 | Shows awareness of safety and increasingly demonstrates knowledge of safe choices and risk assessment when participating in daily activities |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.I.C.1 | Responds to and initiates care routines that support personal hygiene |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.I.D.1 | Responds to feeding or feeds self with increasing efficiency and demonstrates increasing interest in eating habits and making food choices Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.I.E.1 | Demonstrates use of large muscles for movement, position, strength and coordination Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.I.E.2 | Demonstrates use of large muscles to move in the environment Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.I.F.1 | Uses perceptual information to guide motions and interactions with objects and other people Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.I.G.1 | Demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination and efficiency when using hand muscles for play and functional tasks Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.I.G.2 | Increasingly coordinates hand and eye movements to perform a variety of actions with increasing precision Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.II.A.1 | Shows awareness of and interest in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.II.B.1 | Attends to sights, sounds and people for brief and increasing periods of time and tries to produce interesting and pleasurable outcomes |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.II.C.1 | Notices and shows interest in and excitement about familiar objects, people and events |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.III.A.1 | Expresses, identifies and responds to a range of emotions Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.A.2 | Demonstrates appropriate affect (emotional response) between behavior and facial expression Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.III.B.1 | Demonstrates ability to self-regulate Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.B.2 | Attends to sights, sounds, objects, people and activities Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.III.C.1 | Develops positive relationships with adults Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.C.2 | Develops positive relationships with peers Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.C.3 | Develops increasing ability to engage in social problem solving Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.C.4 | Exhibits empathy by demonstrating care and concern for others Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.III.D.1 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through play Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.D.2 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through exploration and persistence Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.D.3 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through routines, rituals and interactions Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.III.D.4 | Develops sense of self-awareness and independence Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.IV.A.1 | Demonstrates understanding when listening Benchmark a. Begins to engage in multiple back-and-forth emerging communicative interactions with adults as part of sensory, social and emotional experiences Benchmark b. Responds to gestures of adults Benchmark c. Responds to gestures that indicate understanding of what is being communicated |
EL.0-8m.IV.A.2 | Increases knowledge through listening Benchmark a.
Reacts to environmental sounds and verbal communication Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.0-8m.IV.A.3 | Follows directions Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.IV.B.1 | Speaks and is understood when speaking Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.IV.C.1 | Shows an understanding of words and their meanings (receptive) Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.0-8m.IV.C.2 | Uses increased vocabulary to describe objects, actions and events (expressive) Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.IV.D.1 | Uses age-appropriate grammar in conversations and increasingly complex phrases and sentences Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.IV.D.2 | Connects words, phrases and sentences to build ideas |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.IV.E.1 | Uses verbal and nonverbal communication and language to express needs and feelings, share experiences and resolve problems Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.IV.E.2 | Asks questions, and responds to adults and peers in a variety of settings Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.IV.E.3 | Demonstrates understanding of the social conventions of communication and language use Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.IV.F.1 | Shows motivation for and appreciation of reading Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.IV.F.2 | Shows age-appropriate phonological awareness |
EL.0-8m.IV.F.3 | Shows alphabetic and print knowledge |
EL.0-8m.IV.F.4 | Demonstrates comprehension of books read aloud Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.IV.G.1 | Begins to show motivation to engage in written expression and appropriate knowledge of forms and functions of written composition |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.V.A.1 | Attends to objects in play, such as reaching or looking for more than one object |
EL.0-8m.V.A.2 | Observes songs and finger plays that involve numbers and quantity |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.V.B.1 | Explores objects in hands |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.V.C.1 | Explores objects with different characteristics |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.V.D.1 | Begins to notice shapes in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.V.E.1 | Explores the properties of objects and watches how they move |
EL.0-8m.V.E.2 | Explores and experiments with objects and attends to events in the environment (e.g., shaking a rattle or ring of keys) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.V.F.1 | Explores objects in various ways |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VI.A.1 | Uses senses to explore and understand their social and physical environment Benchmark a.
Benchmark b. |
EL.0-8m.VI.A.2 | Uses tools in scientific inquiry Benchmark a.
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EL.0-8m.VI.A.3 | Uses understanding of causal relationships to act on social and physical environments Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VI.B.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to living things and their environments Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VI.C.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to physical science Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VI.D.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to the dynamic properties of earth and sky Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VI.E.1 | Demonstrates awareness of relationship to people, objects and living/non-living things in their environment Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VI.F.1 | Shows interest and understanding of how simple tools and machines assist with solving problems or creating objects and structures |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.A.1 | Experiences own family practices (traditions, celebrations, songs, food or language) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.B.1 | Begins to explore characteristics of self (eyes, nose and hair) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.C.1 | Begins to recognize family members |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.D.1 | Responds to people and objects |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.E.1 | Begins to respond to schedules |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.F.1 | Responds to people and objects |
EL.0-8m.VII.F.2 | Uses senses to solve problems |
EL.0-8m.VII.F.3 | Recognizes familiar people and objects |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.G.1 | Begins to actively seek out responses |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VII.H.1 | Responds to people and objects |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VIII.A.1 | Begins to experience the sensory qualities of a wide variety of open-ended, diverse and process-oriented sensory materials |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VIII.B.1 | Responds to music in a variety of ways |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VIII.C.1 | Uses movement to show increasing body awareness in response to own environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VIII.D.1 | Imitates familiar experiences in own life |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.0-8m.VIII.E.1 | Responds spontaneously to different forms of art in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.I.A.1 | Engages in physical activities with increasing balance, coordination, endurance and intensity Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.I.B.1 | Shows awareness of safety and increasingly demonstrates knowledge of safe choices and risk assessment when participating in daily activities |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.I.C.1 | Responds to and initiates care routines that support personal hygiene Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.I.D.1 | Responds to feeding or feeds self with increasing efficiency and demonstrates increasing interest in eating habits and making food choices Benchmark a. Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.I.E.1 | Demonstrates use of large muscles for movement, position, strength and coordination Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.I.E.2 | Demonstrates use of large muscles to move in the environment Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.I.F.1 | Uses perceptual information to guide motions and interactions with objects and other people Benchmark a. Begins to discover how the body fits and moves through space |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.I.G.1 | Demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination and efficiency when using hand muscles for play and functional tasks Benchmark a. |
EL.8-18m.I.G.2 | Increasingly coordinates hand and eye movements to perform a variety of actions with increasing precision Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.II.A.1 | Begins to show eagerness and curiosity as a learner |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.II.B.1 | Pays attention briefly and persists in repetitive tasks |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.II.C.1 | Approaches and explores new experiences in familiar settings |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.III.A.1 | Expresses, identifies and responds to a range of emotions Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.A.2 | Demonstrates appropriate affect (emotional response) between behavior and facial expression Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.III.B.1 | Demonstrates ability to self-regulate Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.B.2 | Attends to sights, sounds, objects, people and activities Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.III.C.1 | Develops positive relationships with adults Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.C.2 | Develops positive relationships with peers Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.C.3 | Develops increasing ability to engage in social problem solving Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.C.4 | Exhibits empathy by demonstrating care and concern for others Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.III.D.1 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through play Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.D.2 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through exploration and persistence Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.D.3 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through routines, rituals and interactions Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.III.D.4 | Develops sense of self-awareness and independence Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.IV.A.1 | Demonstrates understanding when listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.8-18m.IV.A.2 | Increases knowledge through listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.8-18m.IV.A.3 | Follows directions Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.IV.B.1 | Speaks and is understood when speaking Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.IV.C.1 | Shows an understanding of words and their meanings (receptive) Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.8-18m.IV.C.2 | Uses increased vocabulary to describe objects, actions and events (expressive) Benchmark a.
Builds and uses vocabulary through repeated exposure with language, pictures and books (may have a speaking vocabulary of between 10-50 words) Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.IV.D.1 | Uses age-appropriate grammar in conversations and increasingly complex phrases and sentences Benchmark a.
Produces utterances of one, occasionally two, units of meaning in length Benchmark b.
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EL.8-18m.IV.D.2 | Connects words, phrases and sentences to build ideas Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.IV.E.1 | Uses verbal and nonverbal communication and language to express needs and feelings, share experiences and resolve problems Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.IV.E.2 | Asks questions, and responds to adults and peers in a variety of settings Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.IV.E.3 | Demonstrates understanding of the social conventions of communication and language use Benchmark a.
Begins to demonstrate awareness of nonverbal conversational rules by responding to and replicating adult nonverbal eye contact and facial cues Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.IV.F.1 | Shows motivation for and appreciation of reading Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.8-18m.IV.F.2 | Shows age-appropriate phonological awareness |
EL.8-18m.IV.F.3 | Shows alphabetic and print knowledge |
EL.8-18m.IV.F.4 | Demonstrates comprehension of books read aloud Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.IV.G.1 | Begins to show motivation to engage in written expression and appropriate knowledge of forms and functions of written composition Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.V.A.1 | Attends to quantities when interacting with objects |
EL.8-18m.V.A.2 | Communicates using gestures and/or basic words to refer to change in the amount of objects such as asking for “more” or “saying all gone” |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.V.B.1 | Notices changes in quantity or missing objects (e.g., looks for a specific toy when noticing that one of three toys is missing) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.V.C.1 | Matches objects that have a singular attribute (e.g., color, shape, size) |
EL.8-18m.V.C.2 | Explores two objects by making direct comparisons |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.V.D.1 | Notices shapes in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.V.E.1 | Begins to use body to demonstrate an understanding of basic spatial directions (up, down, in, out, around and under) |
EL.8-18m.V.E.2 | Explores objects with different shapes |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.V.F.1 | Explores and shows awareness of the size and weight of object with adult assistance |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VI.A.1 | Uses senses to explore and understand their social and physical environment Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.VI.A.2 | Uses tools in scientific inquiry Benchmark a.
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EL.8-18m.VI.A.3 | Uses understanding of causal relationships to act on social and physical environments Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VI.B.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to living things and their environments Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VI.C.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to physical science Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VI.D.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to the dynamic properties of earth and sky Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VI.E.1 | Demonstrates awareness of relationship to people, objects and living/non-living things in their environment Benchmark a. Begins to identify familiar people and objects in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VI.F.1 | Shows interest and understanding of how simple tools and machines assist with solving problems or creating objects and structures Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.A.1 | Begins to participate in own family practices (traditions, celebrations, songs, food or language) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.B.1 | Begins to recognize characteristics of self (eyes, nose and hair) |
EL.8-18m.VII.B.2 | Begins to recognize ability to impact surroundings |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.C.1 | Identifies family members |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.D.1 | Responds in varied ways to people and objects |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.E.1 | Responds to schedules |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.F.1 | Responds to simple requests |
EL.8-18m.VII.F.2 | Begins to recognize cause-and-effect of actions |
EL.8-18m.VII.F.3 | Responds in varied ways to people and objects |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.G.1 | Begins to communicate wants and needs |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VII.H.1 | Responds in varied ways to people and objects |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VIII.A.1 | Chooses from a wide variety of open-ended, diverse and process-oriented sensory materials to engage in the art experience |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VIII.B.1 | Begins to discover and engage in creative music experiences |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VIII.C.1 | Begins to use movement to express feelings and/or communicate an idea |
EL.8-18m.VIII.C.2 | Spontaneously responds and moves in creative ways while listening to music or sounds, stories and/or verbal cues |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VIII.D.1 | Imitates and initiates familiar experiences in own life using a variety of objects in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.8-18m.VIII.E.1 | Shows curiosity in different forms of artistic expressions (e.g., music, art and dance) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.I.A.1 | Engages in physical activities with increasing balance, coordination, endurance and intensity Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.I.B.1 | Shows awareness of safety and increasingly demonstrates knowledge of safe choices and risk assessment when participating in daily activities Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.I.C.1 | Responds to and initiates care routines that support personal hygiene Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.I.D.1 | Responds to feeding or feeds self with increasing efficiency and demonstrates increasing interest in eating habits and making food choices Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.I.E.1 | Demonstrates use of large muscles for movement, position, strength and coordination Benchmark a. |
EL.18-24m.I.E.2 | Demonstrates use of large muscles to move in the environment Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.I.F.1 | Uses perceptual information to guide motions and interactions with objects and other people Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.I.G.1 | Demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination and efficiency when using hand muscles for play and functional tasks Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.I.G.2 | Increasingly coordinates hand and eye movements to perform a variety of actions with increasing precision Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.II.A.1 | Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.II.B.1 | Pays attention for longer periods of time and persists at preferred activities |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.II.C.1 | Explores the various new properties and uses for familiar objects and experiences |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.III.A.1 | Expresses, identifies and responds to a range of emotions Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.A.2 | Demonstrates appropriate affect (emotional response) between behavior and facial expression Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.III.B.1 | Demonstrates ability to self-regulate Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.B.2 | Attends to sights, sounds, objects, people and activities Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.III.C.1 | Develops positive relationships with adults Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.C.2 | Develops positive relationships with peers Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.C.3 | Develops increasing ability to engage in social problem solving
Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.C.4 | Exhibits empathy by demonstrating care and concern for others Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.III.D.1 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through play Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.D.2 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through exploration and persistence Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.D.3 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through routines, rituals and interactions Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.III.D.4 | Develops sense of self-awareness and independence Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.IV.A.1 | Demonstrates understanding when listening Benchmark a.
Engages in multiple back-and-forth communicative interactions with adults in purposeful and novel situations and responds to questions, requests and new information Benchmark b.
Responds appropriately to simple requests Benchmark c.
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EL.18-24m.IV.A.2 | Increases knowledge through listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.18-24m.IV.A.3 | Follows directions Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.IV.B.1 | Speaks and is understood when speaking Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.IV.C.1 | Shows an understanding of words and their meanings (receptive) Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.18-24m.IV.C.2 | Uses increased vocabulary to describe objects, actions and events (expressive) Benchmark a.
Uses a number of different words and begins using two or more words together Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.IV.D.1 | Uses age-appropriate grammar in conversations and increasingly complex phrases and sentences Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.18-24m.IV.D.2 | Connects words, phrases and sentences to build ideas Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.IV.E.1 | Uses verbal and nonverbal communication and language to express needs and feelings, share experiences and resolve problems Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.IV.E.2 | Asks questions, and responds to adults and peers in a variety of settings Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.IV.E.3 | Demonstrates understanding of the social conventions of communication and language use Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.IV.F.1 | Shows motivation for and appreciation of reading Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.18-24m.IV.F.2 | Shows age-appropriate phonological awareness |
EL.18-24m.IV.F.3 | Shows alphabetic and print knowledge |
EL.18-24m.IV.F.4 | Demonstrates comprehension of books read aloud Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.IV.G.1 | Begins to show motivation to engage in written expression and appropriate knowledge of forms and functions of written composition Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.V.A.1 | Uses number words or sign language to identify small amounts referring to quantity |
EL.18-24m.V.A.2 | Begins to count groups of one and two objects in daily routine |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.V.B.1 | Demonstrates an understanding that “adding to” increases the number of objects in the group |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.V.C.1 | Begins to recognize patterns in the environment (e.g., clap two times) |
EL.18-24m.V.C.2 | Begins to order three to five objects using one attribute through trial and error |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.V.D.1 | Begins to match basic shapes |
EL.18-24m.V.D.2 | Begins to sort familiar objects into two groups based on size |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.V.E.1 | Uses body to demonstrate an understanding of basic spatial directions through songs, finger plays and games |
EL.18-24m.V.E.2 | Begins to manipulate objects by flipping, sliding and rotating to make them fit |
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EL.18-24m.V.F.1 | Uses appropriate size words or gestures (small, big) to describe objects accurately |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VI.A.1 | Uses senses to explore and understand their social and physical environment Benchmark a. Benchmark b. |
EL.18-24m.VI.A.2 | Uses tools in scientific inquiry Benchmark a.
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EL.18-24m.VI.A.3 | Uses understanding of causal relationships to act on social and physical environments Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VI.B.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to living things and their environments Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VI.C.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to physical science Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VI.D.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to the dynamic properties of earth and sky Benchmark a. Engages in structured play with water Benchmark b. Engages in structured play with sand, soil and mud activities Benchmark c.Identifies the objects in the sky (e.g., clouds, sun, moon and stars) Benchmark d. Uses emerging vocabulary to describe basic weather |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VI.E.1 | Demonstrates awareness of relationship to people, objects and living/non-living things in their environment Benchmark a. Identifies familiar people and objects in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VI.F.1 | Shows interest and understanding of how simple tools and machines assist with solving problems or creating objects and structures Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VII.A.1 | Participates in own family practices (traditions, celebrations, songs, food or language) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VII.B.1 | Recognizes characteristics of self (eyes, nose and hair) |
EL.18-24m.VII.B.2 | Recognizes ability to impact surroundings |
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EL.18-24m.VII.C.1 | Begins to recognize self as separate from others |
EL.18-24m.VII.C.2 | Begins to respond to the needs of others (e.g., peers and family members) |
EL.18-24m.VII.C.3 | Begins to participate in routines (e.g., family, classroom, school and community) |
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EL.18-24m.VII.D.1 | Begins to recognize own personal space |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VII.E.1 | Recognizes and responds to schedules (e.g., time to eat when hungry) |
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EL.18-24m.VII.F.1 | Begins to follow simple requests |
EL.18-24m.VII.F.2 | Responds to problems in the environment |
EL.18-24m.VII.F.3 | Shows more complex responses to people and objects |
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EL.18-24m.VII.G.1 | Communicates wants and needs to others |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VII.H.1 | Begins to recognize there are tools and machines (e.g., spoon for eating, cups and containers used in play, or wagon or cart used in the play area) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VIII.A.1 | Combines a variety of open-ended, process-oriented and diverse art materials to explore technique with intention |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VIII.B.1 | Discovers and engages in creative music experiences |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VIII.C.1 | Uses movement to express feelings and/or communicate an idea |
EL.18-24m.VIII.C.2 | Responds and moves in creative ways while listening to music, stories and/or verbal cues |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VIII.D.1 | Purposefully begins to engage in and explore imaginative and creative play with a variety of objects in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.18-24m.VIII.E.1 | Begins to respond to own art and to a variety of artistic expressions of others |
EL.18-24m.VIII.E.2 | Begins to show preferences for various art forms |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.I.A.1 | Engages in physical activities with increasing balance, coordination, endurance and intensity Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.I.B.1 | Shows awareness of safety and increasingly demonstrates knowledge of safe choices and risk assessment when participating in daily activities
Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.I.C.1 | Responds to and initiates care routines that support personal hygiene Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.I.D.1 | Responds to feeding or feeds self with increasing efficiency and demonstrates increasing interest in eating habits and making food choices Benchmark a.
Feeds self a wide variety of foods using developmentally-appropriate basic utensils Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.I.E.1 | Demonstrates use of large muscles for movement, position, strength and coordination Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.I.E.2 | Demonstrates use of large muscles to move in the environment Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.I.F.1 | Uses perceptual information to guide motions and interactions with objects and other people Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.I.G.1 | Demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination and efficiency when using hand muscles for play and functional tasks Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.I.G.2 | Increasingly coordinates hand and eye movements to perform a variety of actions with increasing precision Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.II.A.1 | Shows increased eagerness and curiosity as a learner |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.II.B.1 | Spends more time engaging in child-initiated activities and seeks and accepts help when encountering a problem |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.II.C.1 | Explores the environment with purpose and flexibility |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.III.A.1 | Expresses, identifies and responds to a range of emotions Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.A.2 | Demonstrates appropriate affect (emotional response) between behavior and facial expression Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.III.B.1 | Demonstrates ability to self-regulate Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.B.2 | Attends to sights, sounds, objects, people and activities Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.III.C.1 | Develops positive relationships with adults Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.C.2 | Develops positive relationships with peers Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.C.3 | Develops increasing ability to engage in social problem solving
Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.C.4 | Exhibits empathy by demonstrating care and concern for others Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.III.D.1 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through play Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.D.2 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through exploration and persistence Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.D.3 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through routines, rituals and interactions Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.III.D.4 | Develops sense of self-awareness and independence Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.IV.A.1 | Demonstrates understanding when listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.2-3y.IV.A.2 | Increases knowledge through listening Benchmark a.
Responds to an adult's simple questions about what is being learned Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.2-3y.IV.A.3 | Follows directions Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.IV.B.1 | Speaks and is understood when speaking Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.IV.C.1 | Shows an understanding of words and their meanings (receptive) Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.2-3y.IV.C.2 | Uses increased vocabulary to describe objects, actions and events (expressive)
Benchmark a.
Increases vocabulary rapidly, including descriptive words, pronouns and/or plurals (e.g., big, happy, you, me, shoes) (typically has a speaking vocabulary of approximately 500 words) Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.IV.D.1 | Uses age-appropriate grammar in conversations and increasingly complex phrases and sentences Benchmark a.
Produces utterances of three to four units of meaning in length Benchmark b.
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EL.2-3y.IV.D.2 | Connects words, phrases and sentences to build ideas Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.IV.E.1 | Uses verbal and nonverbal communication and language to express needs and feelings, share experiences and resolve problems Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.IV.E.2 | Asks questions, and responds to adults and peers in a variety of settings Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.IV.E.3 | Demonstrates understanding of the social conventions of communication and language use Benchmark a.
Begins to demonstrate awareness of nonverbal conversational rules Benchmark b.
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EL.2-3y.IV.F.1 | Shows motivation for and appreciation of reading Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.2-3y.IV.F.2 | Shows age-appropriate phonological awareness Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.IV.F.3 | Shows alphabetic and print knowledge Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.IV.F.4 | Demonstrates comprehension of books read aloud Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.IV.G.1 | Begins to show motivation to engage in written expression and appropriate knowledge of forms and functions of written composition Benchmark a. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.V.A.1 | Subitizes (immediately recognizes without counting) up to two objects |
EL.2-3y.V.A.2 | Begins to count groups of one to five objects in daily routine |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.V.B.1 | Changes size of a set of objects (up to three) by adding and subtracting with adult assistance |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.V.C.1 | Recognizes patterns in the environment |
EL.2-3y.V.C.2 | Recognizes a simple AB pattern (e.g., clap/snap, clap/snap, clap/snap) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.V.D.1 | Matches basic shapes (circle, square) nonverbally |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.V.E.1 | Begins to demonstrate an understanding of basic spatial directions through songs, finger plays and games |
EL.2-3y.V.E.2 | Manipulates objects by flipping, sliding and rotating to make them fit |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.V.F.1 | Uses increasingly complex size words to accurately describe objects |
EL.2-3y.V.F.2 | Compares sets of objects by one attribute (e.g., sort by size) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VI.A.1 | Uses senses to explore and understand their social and physical environment Benchmark a.
Identifies sense organs (e.g., nose, mouth, eyes, ears and hands) Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.2-3y.VI.A.2 | Uses tools in scientific inquiry Benchmark a.
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EL.2-3y.VI.A.3 | Uses understanding of causal relationships to act on social and physical environments Benchmark a.
Combines simple actions to cause things to happen or change how they interact with objects and people Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VI.B.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to living things and their environments Benchmark a.
Explores, interacts with and identifies a growing number and variety of plants and animals Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VI.C.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to physical science Benchmark a.
Begins to explore a greater variety of motions with objects (e.g., rotate, spin, twist) Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VI.D.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to the dynamic properties of earth and sky Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VI.E.1 | Demonstrates awareness of relationship to people, objects and living/non-living things in their environment Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VI.F.1 | Shows interest and understanding of how simple tools and machines assist with solving problems or creating objects and structures Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.A.1 | Identifies family practices (traditions, celebrations, songs, food or language) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.B.1 | Begins to recognize characteristics of self as an individual |
EL.2-3y.VII.B.2 | Begins to recognize the ways self is similar to and different from peers and others |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.C.1 | Recognizes self as separate from others |
EL.2-3y.VII.C.2 | Responds to the needs of others (e.g., peers and family members) |
EL.2-3y.VII.C.3 | Begins to follow routines (e.g., family, classroom, school and community) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.D.1 | Begins to identify own personal space |
EL.2-3y.VII.D.2 | Explores own environment |
EL.2-3y.VII.D.3 | Recognizes basic physical characteristics (e.g., landmarks or land features) |
EL.2-3y.VII.D.4 | Uses words to describe objects in a familiar space |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.E.1 | Begins to sequence events |
EL.2-3y.VII.E.2 | Begins to recognize time events and routines |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.F.1 | Begins to recognize expectations in varying settings |
EL.2-3y.VII.F.2 | Demonstrates emerging problem-solving and decision-making skills |
EL.2-3y.VII.F.3 | Begins to recognize common symbols in the environment |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.G.1 | Initiates more complex interactions to get wants and needs met |
EL.2-3y.VII.G.2 | Shows awareness of occupations |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VII.H.1 | Explores technology tools and interactive media (e.g., writing utensils, electronic toys, DVD and music players) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VIII.A.1 | Uses imagination and creativity to express self through open-ended, diverse and process-oriented art experiences with intention |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VIII.B.1 | Begins to engage in a variety of individual and group musical activities |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VIII.C.1 | Begins to engage in individual and group movement activities to express and represent thoughts, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VIII.D.1 | Purposefully explores, engages and persists in ongoing real and or imaginative experiences through creative play |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.2-3y.VIII.E.1 | Responds to own art and to a variety of artistic expressions of others |
EL.2-3y.VIII.E.2 | Shows preferences for various art forms |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.I.A.1 | Engages in physical activities with increasing balance, coordination, endurance and intensity Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.I.B.1 | Shows awareness of safety and increasingly demonstrates knowledge of safe choices and risk assessment when participating in daily activities Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.I.C.1 | Responds to and initiates care routines that support personal hygiene Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.I.D.1 | Responds to feeding or feeds self with increasing efficiency and demonstrates increasing interest in eating habits and making food choices Benchmark a.
Serves self or others by scooping or pouring from containers Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.I.E.1 | Demonstrates use of large muscles for movement, position, strength and coordination Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.3-4y.I.E.2 | Demonstrates use of large muscles to move in the environment Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.I.F.1 | Uses perceptual information to guide motions and interactions with objects and other people Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.I.G.1 | Demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination and efficiency when using hand muscles for play and functional tasks Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.I.G.2 | Increasingly coordinates hand and eye movements to perform a variety of actions with increasing precision Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.II.A.1 | Shows curiosity and is eager to learn new things and have new experiences |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.II.B.1 | Sustains attention for brief periods and finds help when needed |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.II.C.1 | Approaches daily activities with creativity |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.II.D.1 | Shows initial signs of planning and learning from their experiences |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.III.A.1 | Expresses, identifies and responds to a range of emotions Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.III.A.2 | Demonstrates appropriate affect (emotional response) between behavior and facial expression Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.III.B.1 | Demonstrates ability to self-regulate Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.III.B.2 | Attends to sights, sounds, objects, people and activities Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.III.C.1 | Develops positive relationships with adults Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.III.C.2 | Develops positive relationships with peers Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.3-4y.III.C.3 | Develops increasing ability to engage in social problem solving Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.III.C.4 | Exhibits empathy by demonstrating care and concern for others Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.III.D.1 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through play Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.III.D.2 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through exploration and persistence Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.III.D.3 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through routines, rituals and interactions Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.III.D.4 | Develops sense of self-awareness and independence Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.IV.A.1 | Demonstrates understanding when listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.3-4y.IV.A.2 | Increases knowledge through listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.3-4y.IV.A.3 | Follows directions Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.IV.B.1 | Speaks and is understood when speaking Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.IV.C.1 | Shows an understanding of words and their meanings (receptive) Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.3-4y.IV.C.2 | Uses increased vocabulary to describe objects, actions and events (expressive) Benchmark a.
Adds new words to vocabulary weekly (e.g., repeats words and integrates new words in play scenarios) (typically has a speaking vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words) Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.IV.D.1 | Uses age-appropriate grammar in conversations and increasingly complex phrases and sentences Benchmark a.
Produces utterances of four to five units of meaning in length Benchmark b.
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EL.3-4y.IV.D.2 | Connects words, phrases and sentences to build ideas Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.IV.E.1 | Uses verbal and nonverbal communication and language to express needs and feelings, share experiences and resolve problems Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.IV.E.2 | Asks questions, and responds to adults and peers in a variety of settings Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.IV.E.3 | Demonstrates understanding of the social conventions of communication and language use Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.IV.F.1 | Shows motivation for and appreciation of reading Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
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EL.3-4y.IV.F.2 | Shows age-appropriate phonological awareness Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.IV.F.3 | Shows alphabetic and print knowledge Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.3-4y.IV.F.4 | Demonstrates comprehension of books read aloud Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.IV.G.1 | Begins to show motivation to engage in written expression and appropriate knowledge of forms and functions of written composition Benchmark a.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.V.A.1 | Subitizes (immediately recognizes without counting) the number of objects in a set of four objects |
EL.3-4y.V.A.2 | Counts and identifies the number sequence “1 to 10” |
EL.3-4y.V.A.3 | Begins to demonstrate one-to-one correspondence up to 10 during daily routines |
EL.3-4y.V.A.4 | Identifies the last number spoken tells “how many” up to five (cardinality) |
EL.3-4y.V.A.5 | Counts sets constructed by the teacher to five and beyond |
EL.3-4y.V.A.6 | Constructs and counts sets of one to five and beyond |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.V.B.1 | Explores quantities up to five using objects, fingers and dramatic play to solve real-world joining and separating problems |
EL.3-4y.V.B.2 | Changes size of a set of up to five objects by combining and taking away |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.V.C.1 | Notices a pattern with a missing object and completes the pattern by filling in the missing object |
EL.3-4y.V.C.2 | Begins to duplicate a pattern from a model |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.V.D.1 | Recognizes and names typical shapes (circle, square, triangle) |
EL.3-4y.V.D.2 | Matches a wider variety of shapes and orientations |
EL.3-4y.V.D.3 | Explores three-dimensional shapes in the environment through play |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.V.E.1 | Demonstrates an understanding of basic spatial directions through songs, finger plays and games |
EL.3-4y.V.E.2 | Demonstrates directionality, order and position of objects by following simple directions |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.V.F.1 | Uses size words to label objects |
EL.3-4y.V.F.2 | Explores two objects by making direct comparisons in length, weight and size using a single attribute |
EL.3-4y.V.F.3 | Measures object attributes using a variety of standard and nonstandard tools with adult guidance |
EL.3-4y.V.F.4 | Participates in group sorting and data collection |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VI.A.1 | Uses senses to explore and understand their social and physical environment Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.3-4y.VI.A.2 | Uses tools in scientific inquiry Benchmark a.
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EL.3-4y.VI.A.3 | Uses understanding of causal relationships to act on social and physical environments Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c. |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VI.B.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to living things and their environments Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VI.C.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to physical science Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VI.D.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to the dynamic properties of earth and sky Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VI.E.1 | Demonstrates awareness of relationship to people, objects and living/non-living things in their environment Benchmark a.
Describes familiar people and objects in the environment Benchmark b.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VI.F.1 | Shows interest and understanding of how simple tools and machines assist with solving problems or creating objects and structures Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VII.A.1 | Begins to identify self as a member of a culture |
EL.3-4y.VII.A.2 | Begins to understand everyone belongs to a culture |
EL.3-4y.VII.A.3 | Explores culture of peers and families (classroom) |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VII.B.1 | Recognizes characteristics of self as an individual |
EL.3-4y.VII.B.2 | Recognizes the ways self is similar to and different from peers and others |
BENCHMARK CODE | BENCHMARK |
EL.3-4y.VII.C.1 | Identifies self and others as part of a group |
EL.3-4y.VII.C.2 | Identifies groups within a community |
EL.3-4y.VII.C.3 | Begins to demonstrate awareness of group rules (e.g., family, classroom, school and community) |
EL.3-4y.VII.C.4 | Exhibits emerging leadership skills and roles (e.g., line leader and door holder) |
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EL.3-4y.VII.D.1 | Recognizes the relationship of personal space to surroundings |
EL.3-4y.VII.D.2 | Identifies own environment and other locations |
EL.3-4y.VII.D.3 | Identifies basic physical characteristics (e.g., landmarks or land features) |
EL.3-4y.VII.D.4 | Begins to use spatial words (e.g., far/close, over/under and up/down) |
EL.3-4y.VII.D.5 | Begins to recognize some geographic tools and resources (e.g., maps, globes or GPS) |
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EL.3-4y.VII.E.1 | Recognizes sequence of events to establish a sense of order and time |
EL.3-4y.VII.E.2 | Explores changes that take place over time in the immediate environment |
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EL.3-4y.VII.F.1 | Begins to recognize and follow rules and expectations in varying settings |
EL.3-4y.VII.F.2 | Begins to participate in problem solving and decision making |
EL.3-4y.VII.F.3 | Begins to recognize national patriotic symbols (e.g., flag and eagle) |
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EL.3-4y.VII.G.1 | Begins to recognize the difference between wants and needs |
EL.3-4y.VII.G.2 | Recognizes familiar people who perform different occupations |
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EL.3-4y.VII.H.1 | Uses technology as a tool when appropriate (e.g., writing utensils, electronic toys, DVD, music players, digital cameras, computers or tablets) |
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EL.3-4y.VIII.A.1 | Uses imagination and creativity to express self with intention using a variety of open-ended, process-oriented and diverse art materials |
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EL.3-4y.VIII.B.1 | Engages in a variety of individual and group musical activities with more coordinated intention |
EL.3-4y.VIII.B.2 | Begins to express and represent thought, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge in individual and group music activities (e.g., singing, trying musical instruments or marching) |
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EL.3-4y.VIII.C.1 | Engages in individual and group movement activities to express and represent thoughts, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge |
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EL.3-4y.VIII.D.1 | Expresses and represents thoughts, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge, verbally or nonverbally, using a variety of objects in own environment |
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EL.3-4y.VIII.E.1 | Responds to and expresses opinions and feelings about own art form as well as a variety of artistic expressions of others |
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EL.4y-K.I.A.1 | Engages in physical activities with increasing balance, coordination, endurance and intensity Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.I.B.1 | Shows awareness of safety and increasingly demonstrates knowledge of safe choices and risk assessment when participating in daily activities Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.4y-K.I.C.1 | Responds to and initiates care routines that support personal hygiene Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.I.D.1 | Responds to feeding or feeds self with increasing efficiency and demonstrates increasing interest in eating habits and making food choices Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.4y-K.I.E.1 | Demonstrates use of large muscles for movement, position, strength and coordination Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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EL.4y-K.I.E.2 | Demonstrates use of large muscles to move in the environment Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.I.F.1 | Uses perceptual information to guide motions and interactions with objects and other people Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.4y-K.I.G.1 | Demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination and efficiency when using hand muscles for play and functional tasks Benchmark a. |
EL.4y-K.I.G.2 | Increasingly coordinates hand and eye movements to perform a variety of actions with increasing precision Benchmark a.
Easily coordinates hand and eye movements to carry out tasks (e.g., working on puzzles or stringing beads together) Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.4y-K.II.A.1 | Shows increased curiosity and is eager to learn new things and have new experiences |
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EL.4y-K.II.B.1 | Attends to tasks for a brief period of time |
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EL.4y-K.II.C.1 | Approaches daily activities with creativity and inventiveness |
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EL.4y-K.II.D.1 | Demonstrates some planning and learning from experiences |
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EL.4y-K.III.A.1 | Expresses, identifies and responds to a range of emotions Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.A.2 | Demonstrates appropriate affect (emotional response) between behavior and facial expression Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.B.1 | Demonstrates ability to self-regulate Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.B.2 | Attends to sights, sounds, objects, people and activities Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.C.1 | Develops positive relationships with adults Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.C.2 | Develops positive relationships with peers Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.4y-K.III.C.3 | Develops increasing ability to engage in social problem solving Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.C.4 | Exhibits empathy by demonstrating care and concern for others Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.D.1 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through play Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.D.2 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through exploration and persistence Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.D.3 | Develops sense of identity and belonging through routines, rituals and interactions Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.III.D.4 | Develops sense of self-awareness and independence Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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EL.4y-K.IV.A.1 | Demonstrates understanding when listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.4y-K.IV.A.2 | Increases knowledge through listening Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.4y-K.IV.A.3 | Follows directions Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.IV.B.1 | Speaks and is understood when speaking Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.IV.C.1 | Shows an understanding of words and their meanings (receptive) Benchmark a.
Demonstrates understanding of age-appropriate vocabulary across many topic areas and demonstrates a wide variety of words and their meanings within each area (e.g., world knowledge, names of body parts and feelings) Benchmark b.
Demonstrates understanding of functional and organizational language (e.g., same and different, in front of and behind, next to, opposite, below) in multiple environments Benchmark c. Understands or knows the meaning of many thousands of words including subject area words (e.g., science, social studies, math and literacy), many more than he or she routinely uses (receptive language) |
EL.4y-K.IV.C.2 | Uses increased vocabulary to describe objects, actions and events (expressive) Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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EL.4y-K.IV.D.1 | Uses age-appropriate grammar in conversations and increasingly complex phrases and sentences Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.4y-K.IV.D.2 | Connects words, phrases and sentences to build ideas Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.4y-K.IV.E.1 | Uses verbal and nonverbal communication and language to express needs and feelings, share experiences and resolve problems Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.IV.E.2 | Asks questions, and responds to adults and peers in a variety of settings Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.IV.E.3 | Demonstrates understanding of the social conventions of communication and language use Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.4y-K.IV.F.1 | Shows motivation for and appreciation of reading Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
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EL.4y-K.IV.F.2 | Shows age-appropriate phonological awareness Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
Benchmark f.
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EL.4y-K.IV.F.3 | Shows alphabetic and print knowledge Benchmark a. Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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EL.4y-K.IV.F.4 | Demonstrates comprehension of books read aloud Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
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EL.4y-K.IV.G.1 | Begins to show motivation to engage in written expression and appropriate knowledge of forms and functions of written composition Benchmark a.
Intentionally uses scribbles/writing to convey meaning (e.g., signing artwork, captioning, labeling, creating lists, making notes) Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.4y-K.V.A.1 | Subitizes (immediately recognizes without counting) up to five objects |
EL.4y-K.V.A.2 | Counts and identifies the number sequence “1 to 31” |
EL.4y-K.V.A.3 | Demonstrates one-to-one correspondence when counting objects placed in a row (one to 15 and beyond) |
EL.4y-K.V.A.4 | Identifies the last number spoken tells “how many” up to 10 (cardinality) |
EL.4y-K.V.A.5 | Constructs and counts sets of objects (one to 10 and beyond) |
EL.4y-K.V.A.6 | Uses counting and matching strategies to find which is more, less than or equal to 10 |
EL.4y-K.V.A.7 | Reads and writes some numerals one to 10 using appropriate activities |
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EL.4y-K.V.B.1 | Explores quantities up to eight using objects, fingers and dramatic play to solve real-world joining and separating problems |
EL.4y-K.V.B.2 | Begins to demonstrate how to compose and decompose (build and take apart) sets up to eight using objects, fingers and acting out |
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EL.4y-K.V.C.1 | Identifies and extends a simple AB repeating pattern |
EL.4y-K.V.C.2 | Duplicates a simple AB pattern using different objects |
EL.4y-K.V.C.3 | Recognizes the unit of repeat of a more complex pattern and extends the pattern (e.g., ABB or ABC) |
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EL.4y-K.V.D.1 | Recognizes and names two-dimensional shapes (circle, square, triangle and rectangle) of different size and orientation |
EL.4y-K.V.D.2 | Describes, sorts and classifies two- and three-dimensional shapes using some attributes such as size, sides and other properties (e.g., vertices) |
EL.4y-K.V.D.3 | Creates two-dimensional shapes using other shapes (e.g., putting two squares together to make a rectangle) |
EL.4y-K.V.D.4 | Constructs with three-dimensional shapes in the environment through play (e.g., building castles in the construction area) |
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EL.4y-K.V.E.1 | Describes relationships between objects and locations with words and gestures by constructing models to demonstrate an understanding of proximity (beside, next to, between, below, over and under) |
EL.4y-K.V.E.2 | Uses directions to move through space and find places in space |
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EL.4y-K.V.F.1 | Measures object attributes using a variety of standard and nonstandard tools |
EL.4y-K.V.F.2 | Identifies measurable attributes such as length and weight and solves problems by making direct comparisons of objects |
EL.4y-K.V.F.3 | Seriates (places objects in sequence) up to six objects in order by height or length (e.g., cube towers or unit blocks) |
EL.4y-K.V.F.4 | Represents, analyzes and discusses data (e.g., charts, graphs and tallies) |
EL.4y-K.V.F.5 | Begins to predict the results of data collection |
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EL.4y-K.VI.A.1 | Uses senses to explore and understand their social and physical environment Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.4y-K.VI.A.2 | Uses tools in scientific inquiry Benchmark a.
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EL.4y-K.VI.A.3 | Uses understanding of causal relationships to act on social and physical environments Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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EL.4y-K.VI.B.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to living things and their environments Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
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EL.4y-K.VI.C.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to physical science Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
Benchmark e.
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EL.4y-K.VI.D.1 | Demonstrates knowledge related to the dynamic properties of earth and sky Benchmark a. Describes properties of water including changes in the states of water — liquid, solid and gas (e.g., buoyancy, movement, displacement and flow) Benchmark b.
Benchmark c. Begins to explore and discuss simple observations of characteristics and movements of the clouds, sun, moon and stars Benchmark d. Compares the daytime and nighttime cycle Benchmark e.
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EL.4y-K.VI.E.1 | Demonstrates awareness of relationship to people, objects and living/non-living things in their environment Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
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EL.4y-K.VI.F.1 | Shows interest and understanding of how simple tools and machines assist with solving problems or creating objects and structures Benchmark a.
Benchmark b.
Benchmark c.
Benchmark d.
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EL.4y-K.VII.A.1 | Identifies self as a member of a culture |
EL.4y-K.VII.A.2 | Understands everyone belongs to a culture |
EL.4y-K.VII.A.3 | Explores culture of peers and families in the classroom and community |
EL.4y-K.VII.A.4 | Explores cultural attributes by comparing and contrasting different characteristics (e.g., language, literature, music, arts, artifacts, foods, architecture and celebrations) |
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EL.4y-K.VII.B.1 | Identifies characteristics of self as an individual |
EL.4y-K.VII.B.2 | Identifies the ways self is similar to and different from peers and others |
EL.4y-K.VII.B.3 | Recognizes individual responsibility as a member of a group (e.g., classroom or family) |
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EL.4y-K.VII.C.1 | Identifies differences and similarities of self and others as part of a group |
EL.4y-K.VII.C.2 | Explains the role of groups within a community |
EL.4y-K.VII.C.3 | Demonstrates awareness of group rules (e.g., family, classroom, school or community) |
EL.4y-K.VII.C.4 | Exhibits leadership skills and roles (e.g., line leader and door holder) |
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EL.4y-K.VII.D.1 | Identifies the relationship of personal space to surroundings |
EL.4y-K.VII.D.2 | Identifies differences and similarities between own environment and other locations |
EL.4y-K.VII.D.3 | Identifies differences and similarities of basic physical characteristics (e.g., landmarks or land features) |
EL.4y-K.VII.D.4 | Uses spatial words (e.g., far/close, over/under and up/down) |
EL.4y-K.VII.D.5 | Recognizes some geographic tools and resources (e.g., maps, globes or GPS) |
EL.4y-K.VII.D.6 | Begins to identify the relationship between human decisions and the impact on the environment (e.g., recycling and water conservation) |
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EL.4y-K.VII.E.1 | Identifies changes within a sequence of events to establish a sense of order and time |
EL.4y-K.VII.E.2 | Observes and recognizes changes that take place over time in the immediate environment |
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EL.4y-K.VII.F.1 | Recognizes and follows rules and expectations in varying settings |
EL.4y-K.VII.F.2 | Participates in problem solving and decision making |
EL.4y-K.VII.F.3 | Begins to explore basic principles of democracy (e.g., deciding rules in a classroom, respecting opinions of others, voting on classroom activities or civic responsibilities) |
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EL.4y-K.VII.G.1 | Recognizes the difference between wants and needs |
EL.4y-K.VII.G.2 | Begins to recognize that people work to earn money to buy things they need or want |
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EL.4y-K.VII.H.1 | Uses and shows awareness of technology and its impact on how people live (e.g., computers, tablets, mobile devices, cameras or music players) |
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EL.4y-K.VIII.A.1 | Combines with intention a variety of open-ended, process-oriented and diverse art materials |
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EL.4y-K.VIII.B.1 | Actively participates in a variety of individual and group musical activities |
EL.4y-K.VIII.B.2 | Expresses and represents thought, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge in individual and group music activities |
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EL.4y-K.VIII.C.1 | Continues to engage in individual and group movement activities to express and represent thoughts, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge |
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EL.4y-K.VIII.D.1 | Expresses and represents thoughts, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge, verbally or nonverbally, with others using a variety of objects in own environment |
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EL.4y-K.VIII.E.1 | Uses appropriate art vocabulary to describe own art creations and those of others |
EL.4y-K.VIII.E.2 | Compares own art to similar art forms |
EL.4y-K.VIII.E.3 | Begins to recognize that instruments and art forms represent cultural perspectives of the home and the community, now and in the past |
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