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K–12 Standards

Physical Well-Being and Motor Development: Preschool (3-5 years)

Other Iowa Early Learning Standards sets

Children show increasing awareness of healthy and safe living practices.2.1.PS

  • 1

    The child begins to recognize and select healthy foods2.1.PS.1

  • 2

    The child follows healthy self-care routines such as brushing teeth, washing hands, and using the bathroom. 2.1.PS.2

  • 3

    The child develops appropriate balance between rest and physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.2.1.PS.3

  • 4

    The child demonstrates safe behaviors regarding environment (stranger, tornado, fire, traffic, bodies of water), toxic substances, objects, and climbing structures.2.1.PS.4

  • 5

    The child communicates safety rules and the reasons for the rules for indoor and outdoor environments.2.1.PS.5

Children develop large motor skills.2.2.PS

  • 1

    The child demonstrates control and balance in locomotor skills, such as walking, running, jumping, hopping, marching, galloping, and climbing stairs2.2.PS.1

  • 2

    The child demonstrates the ability to coordinate movements with balls, such as throwing, kicking, striking, catching, and bouncing.2.2.PS.2

  • 3

    The child expresses enjoyment in participating in physical experiences and creative movement.2.2.PS.3

Children develop small motor skills.2.3.PS

  • 1

    The child uses hand-eye coordination to perform self-help and small motor tasks with a variety of manipulative materials, such as beads, pegs, shoelaces, puzzle pieces, and musical instruments. 2.3.PS.1

  • 2

    The child demonstrates increased skills using scissors and writing tools for various learning experiences.2.3.PS.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Iowa Early Learning Standards

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