Common Planner
K–12 Standards

12-24 months

Other Georgia Early Learning and Development (GELDS) sets

physical development and motor skillsPDM

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    HEALTH & WELL-BEING

    1. Standard

      The child will practice healthy and safe habits.PDM1

      1. a

        Sleeps well and wakes rested. PDM1.1a

      2. b

        Actively participates in physical activity for three to five minutes at a time.PDM1.1b

      3. c

        Identifies and tries to avoid dangers with assistance. PDM1.1c

      4. d

        Communicates beginning understanding of dangerous situations.PDM1.1d

      5. e

        Makes adult aware of health and self-care needs and seeks assistance.PDM1.1e

    2. Standard

      The child will participate in activities related to nutrition.PDM2

      1. a

        Distinguishes between food and non-food items.PDM2.1a

      2. b

        Shows interest in and tries new foods.PDM2.1b

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    USE OF SENSES

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate an awareness of the body in space and child’s relationship to objects in space.PDM3

      1. a

        Acts and moves with intention and purpose with some adult assistance. PDM3.1a

      2. b

        Uses trial and error to discover how the body fits and moves through space.PDM3.1b

    2. Standard

      The child will use senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste) to explore the environment and process information.PDM4

      1. a

        Engages in some sensory experiences.PDM4.1a

      2. b

        Tries a new action with a familiar object. PDM4.1b

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    MOTOR SKILLS

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate gross motor skills.PDM5

      1. a

        Gains control and coordination of body movements.PDM5.1a

      2. b

        Develops emerging coordination and balance.PDM5.1b

    2. Standard

      The child will demonstrate fine motor skills.PDM6

      1. a

        Gains control of hands and fingers.PDM6.1a

      2. b

        Demonstrates hand-eye coordination and participates in a variety of activities to enhance coordination.PDM6.1b

Social and Emotional DevelopmentSED

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    DEVELOPING A SENSE OF SELF

    1. Standard

      The child will develop self-awareness.SED1

      1. a

        Identifies image of self.SED1.1a

      2. b

        Says his/her name.SED1.1b

      3. c

        Shows knowledge of his/her own abilities/preferences.SED1.1c

    2. Standard

      The child will engage in self-expression.SED2

      1. a

        Uses sounds, facial expressions or gestures to express needs and preferences. SED2.1a

      2. b

        Displays a range of basic emotions such as happiness, sadness and fear.SED2.1b

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    SELF-REGULATION

    1. Standard

      The child will begin to demonstrate self-control.SED3

      1. a

        Follows simple routines in a group setting with adult support, such as eating, napping or playing.SED3.1a

      2. b

        Self-soothes with minimal adult support.SED3.1b

      3. c

        Demonstrates the beginnings of impulse control with adult guidance.SED3.1c

      4. d

        Accepts transitions and changes to schedules/routines with adult support.SED3.1d

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    DEVELOPING A SENSE OF SELF WITH OTHERS

    1. Standard

      The child will develop relationships and social skills with adults. SED4

      1. a

        Engages in interactions with familiar adults and responds to unfamiliar adults cautiously.SED4.1a

      2. b

        Shows feelings of security with familiar adults.SED4.1b

      3. c

        Shows beginning signs of affection with familiar adults.SED4.1c

    2. Standard

      The child will develop relationships and social skills with peers.SED5

      1. a

        Begins to relate to and show enjoyment in interactions with other children.SED5.1a

      2. b

        Engages in mostly solitary play with some parallel play.SED5.1b

      3. c

        Engages in conflicts with peers regarding possession of items.SED5.1c

      4. d

        Shows awareness of feelings displayed by peers. SED5.1d

Approaches to Play and LearningAPL

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    INITIATIVE AND EXPLORATION

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate initiative and self-direction.APL1

      1. a

        Uses available senses to learn and explore his/her environment.APL1.1a

      2. b

        Demonstrates desire to complete more complex tasks by self. APL1.1b

      3. c

        Selects book or toy from several options.APL1.1c

    2. Standard

      The child will demonstrate interest and curiosity.APL2

      1. a

        Shows interest in what others are doing.APL2.1a

      2. b

        Begins to show curiosity/interest in new objects, experiences and people.APL2.1b

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    ATTENTIVENESS AND PERSISTENCE

    1. Standard

      The child will sustain attention to a specific activity and demonstrate persistence.APL3

      1. a

        Engages and persists with an activity, toy or object.APL3.1a

      2. b

        Demonstrates focus on a specific task or activityAPL3.1b

      3. c

        Tries a variety of approaches to getting what he/she wants.APL3.1c

      4. d

        Repeats interesting actions over and over to gain skills and confidence.APL3.1d

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    PLAY

    1. Standard

      The child will engage in a progression of imaginative playAPL4

      1. a

        Uses objects for a real or imagined purpose.APL4.1a

    2. Standard

      The child will demonstrate a cooperative and flexible approach to play and learning.APL5

      1. a

        Plays independently with some interaction with other children.APL5.1a

Communication, Language and LiteracyCLL

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    RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE

    1. Standaard

      The child will listen to conversations and demonstrate comprehension.CLL1

      1. a

        Responds to language during conversations, songs, stories or other experiences.CLL1.1a

      2. b

        Listens to and follows simple directions.CLL1.1b

      3. c

        Responds to adult questions with answers.CLL1.1c

    2. Standard

      The child will acquire vocabulary introduced in conversations, activities, stories and/or books.CLL2

      1. a

        Demonstrates understanding of simple words through his/her actions.CLL2.1a

      2. b

        Listens to simple stories.CLL2.1b

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    EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE

    1. Standard

      The child will use nonverbal communication for a variety of purposes.CLL3

      1. a

        Communicates needs and wants through nonverbal gestures and actions.CLL3.1a

      2. b

        Uses some nonverbal gestures and actions used by others to express feelings.CLL3.1b

    2. Standrd

      The child will use increasingly complex spoken language.CLL4

      1. a

        Experiments with spontaneous vocal playCLL4.1a

      2. b

        Uses one- to two-word phrases to communicate.CLL4.1b

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    EARLY READING

    1. Standard

      The child will acquire meaning from a variety of materials read to him/her. CLL5

      1. a

        With prompting and support, makes sounds that relate to pictures in books.CLL5.1a

      2. b

        Shows preference for familiar stories.CLL5.1b

      3. c

        With prompting and support, responds to simple questions about a story.CLL5.1c

    2. Standard

      The child will develop early phonological awareness (awareness of the units of sound).CLL6

      1. a

        Listens to and participates in familiar nursery rhymes, songs and chants.CLL6.1a

      2. b

        Participates in rhyming activities.CLL6.1b

    3. Standard

      The child will demonstrate increasing knowledge of the alphabet.CLL7

    4. Standard

      The child will demonstrate awareness of print concepts.CLL8

      1. a

        Asks to have books read to him/her.CLL8.1a

      2. b

        Touches or identifies pictures when prompted.CLL8.1b

      3. c

        With assistance, holds book upright and helps turn pages one at a time.CLL8.1c

      4. d

        With adult guidance, recognizes some familiar logos in the environment.CLL8.1d

    5. Standard

      The child will use writing for a variety of purposes.CLL9

      1. a

        Makes random marks and scribbles.CLL9.1a

      2. b

        Uses simple tools to mark on paper.CLL9.1b

Cognitive Development and General Knowledge: MathCD

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    NUMBER AND QUANTITY

    1. Standard

      The child will organize, represent and build knowledge of number and quantity.CD-MA1

      1. a

        Imitates rote counting using numbers.CD-MA1.1a

      2. b

        Participates in simple songs that involve number and quantity.CD-MA1.1b

      3. c

        Attaches meaning to names for numbers with adult support.CD-MA1.1c

      4. d

        Shows awareness of early concepts related to amount. CD-MA1.1d

    2. Standard

      The child will manipulate, compare, describe relationships and solve problems using number and quantity.CD-MA2

      1. a

        Counts groups of one and two objects with adult guidance. CD-MA2.1a

      2. b

        Applies number and counting to daily routine with adult guidance.CD-MA2.1b

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    MEASUREMENT AND COMPARISON

    1. Standard

      The child will explore and communicate about distance, weight, length, height and time.CD-MA3

      1. a

        Uses size words appropriatelyCD-MA3.1a

      2. b

        Explores and identifies objects that are big or small, heavy or light, and tall or short, with assistance.CD-MA3.1b

      3. c

        Explores measuring tools.CD-MA3.1c

      4. d

        Begins to predict daily routines.CD-MA3.1d

    2. Standard

      The child will sort, seriate, classify and create patterns.CD-MA4

      1. a

        Orders several objects on the basis of one characteristic through trial-and-error.CD-MA4.1a

      2. b

        Differentiates between two objects with different characteristics with adult guidance.CD-MA4.1b

      3. c

        Copies patterns using sounds or physical movements with adult prompting and guidance.CD-MA4.1c

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    GEOMETRY AND SPATIAL THINKING

    1. Standard

      The child will explore, recognize and describe spatial relationships between objects.CD-MA5

      1. a

        When modeled by an adult, attempts to move objects in different directions, such as up, down, around or under.CD-MA5.1a

      2. b

        With prompting and guidance, begins to slide, rotate and flip objects to make them fit.CD-MA5.1b

    2. Standard

      The child will explore, recognize and describe shapes and shape concepts.CD-MA6

      1. a

        Recognizes basic shapes and matches two identical shapes.CD-MA6.1a

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    MATHEMATICAL REASONING

    1. Standard

      The child will use mathematical problem solving, reasoning, estimation and communication. CD-MA7

Cognitive Development and General Knowledge: Social StudiesCD-SS

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    FAMILY

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate an understanding of his/her family and an emerging awareness of his/her own culture and ethnicityCD-SS1

      1. a

        Uses simple words to show recognition of immediate family members.CD-SS1.1a

      2. b

        Begins to gesture and ask simple questions regarding differences and/or similarities between self and others.CD-SS1.1b

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     PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate an understanding of his/her community and an emerging awareness of others’ cultures and ethnicity.CD-SS2

      1. a

        Demonstrates understanding of simple rules.CD-SS2.1a

      2. b

        Observes cultural celebrations.CD-SS2.1b

    2. Standard

      The child will demonstrate an awareness of the geography in his/her community.CD-SS3

      1. a

        Recognizes people and objects have an appropriate location.CD-SS3.1a

      2. b

        Recognizes aspects of his/her classroom and home environment.CD-SS3.1b

    3. Standard

      The child will demonstrate an awareness of economics in his/her community.CD-SS4

      1. a

        Completes a task with assistance.CD-SS4.1a

      2. b

        Recognizes that familiar people perform different occupations.CD-SS4.1b

      3. c

        Understands concept of trading with peers to exchange goods/toys.CD-SS4.1c

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    HISTORY AND EVENTS

    1. Standard

      The child will understand the passage of time and how events are related. CD-SS5

      1. a

        Adapts to changes in routine and/or schedule and anticipates events.CD-SS5.1a

Cognitive Development and General Knowledge: ScienceCD-SC

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    SCIENTIFIC SKILLS AND METHODS

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate scientific inquiry skills. CD-SC1

      1. a

        Observes and explores the nature of sensory materials.CD-SC1.1a

      2. b

        Uses simple tools to explore. CD-SC1.1b

      3. c

        Uses sounds and simple words to describe things in the environment.CD-SC1.1c

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    EARTH AND SPACE

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate knowledge related to the dynamic properties of earth and sky.CD-SC2

      1. a

        Engages in structured play using water.CD-SC2.1a

      2. b

        Engages in structured play using sand, soil and mud.CD-SC2.1b

      3. c

        Identifies the objects in the sky and uses basic vocabulary to describe day and night.CD-SC2.1c

      4. d

        Uses emerging vocabulary to describe basic weather.CD-SC2.1d

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    Living Things

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate knowledge of living things and their environments.CD-SC3

      1. a

        Interacts with plants and animals.CD-SC3.1a

      2. b

        Explores characteristics of living things.CD-SC3.1b

      3. c

        Names basic body parts.CD-SC3.1c

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    PHYSICAL SCIENCE

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate knowledge related to physical science.CD-SC4

      1. a

        Demonstrates ability to push and pull objects.CD-SC4.1a

      2. b

        Observes objects that move at different speeds.CD-SC4.1b

      3. c

        Shows interest and curiosity about objects in his/her immediate environment. Explores solids and liquids.CD-SC4.1c

      4. d

        Plays with and explores different toys and objects.CD-SC4.1d

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    INTERACTION WITH ENVIRONMENT

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate an awareness of and the need to protect his/her environment.CD-SC5

      1. a

        Identifies familiar people and living things in his/her environment.CD-SC5.1a

Cognitive Development and General Knowledge: Creative DevelopmentCD-CR

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    CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND DANCE

    1. Standard

      The child will participate in dance to express creativity.CD-CR1

      1. a

        Moves body to music.CD-CR1.1a

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    VISUAL ARTS

    1. Standard

      The child will create and explore visual art forms to develop artistic expression.CD-CR2

      1. a

        Expresses self creatively with simple art materials.CD-CR2.1a

      2. b

        Looks at pictures, photographs and mirror images.CD-CR2.1b

      3. c

        Communicates what he/she likes about a picture.CD-CR2.1c

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    MUSIC

    1. Standard

      The child will use his/her voice, instruments and objects to express creativity.CD-CR3

      1. a

        Imitates sounds using his/her voice or objects.CD-CR3.1a

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    DRAMA

    1. Standard

      The child will use dramatic play to express creativity.CD-CR4

      1. a

        Listens to rhymes, finger-plays and stories with props.CD-CR4.1a

      2. b

        When prompted, pretends to take on the characteristics of a character or animal as part of a group.CD-CR4.1b

      3. c

        Experiments with voice inflection. CD-CR4.1c

      4. d

        Role plays real behaviors during play.CD-CR4.1d

Cognitive Development and General Knowledge: Cognitive ProcessesCD-CP

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    THINKING SKILLS

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate awareness of cause and effect.CD-CP1

      1. a

        Repeats actions many times to cause desired effect.CD-CP1.1a

      2. b

        Asks simple questions.CD-CP1.1b

    2. Standard

      The child will use prior knowledge to build new knowledge.CD-CP2

      1. b

        Imitates simple actions, gestures, sounds and words.CD-CP2.1b

      2. a

        Uses objects as intended.CD-CP2.1a

      3. c

        Realizes that people or objects still exist even when out of view.CD-CP2.1c

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    PROBLEM SOLVING

    1. Standard

      The child will demonstrate problem-solving skills.CD-CP3

      1. a

        Interacts with a toy or object to solve a problem.CD-CP3.1a

      2. b

        Solves a simple problem successfully with adult assistance.CD-CP3.1b

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