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Preschool - Maine's Early Learning and Development Standards

K–12 Standards

Social Emotional Development
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Emotional Development: understanding how and why feelings and emotions occur in self and others and developing effective ways for managing those feelings.1

a
Self Concept1.a
1. 1
  34-48 months1.a.1
  1
  Begins to see self as an individual with their own wants, needs, skills, and abilities.1.a.1.1
  2
  Chooses individual activities.1.a.1.2
  3
  Expresses self in different roles during pretend play.1.a.1.3
  4
  Compares self with others.1.a.1.4
  5
  Expresses own ideas and opinions.1.a.1.5
  6
  Begins to show awareness of own autonomy and boundaries.1.a.1.6
2. 2
  46-60 months End of Preschool Standards 1.a.2
  1
  Expresses and/or demonstrates an awareness of self as an individual with certain wants, needs, abilities, characteristics, preferences, and rights. 1.a.2.1
  2
  Demonstrates self-direction by making choices among peers, activities, and materials.1.a.2.2
  3
  Tries new things and improves new skills with practice.1.a.2.3
  4
  Initiates actions or activities with peers. For example, inviting a friend to play.1.a.2.4
  5
  Uses a variety of materials with curiosity and interest. 1.a.2.5
  6
  Shows ability to take care of personal or shared possessions. (e.g. backpack, toys, books).1.a.2.6
  7
  Shows ability to respect personal space and boundaries of other people. (e.g., checking before touching another person or showing concern when stepping on someone’s foot).1.a.2.7
b
Self-Regulation1.b
1. 1
  34-48 months1.b.1
  1
  Demonstrates understanding of and ability to communicate developmentally appropriate basic safety guidelines.1.b.1.1
  2
  Shows progress in the ability to express and identify feelings, needs, and opinions across learning environments.1.b.1.2
  3
  Shows progress in ability to recognize and communicate feelings and emotions.1.b.1.3
  4
  Shows progress in sharing the attention of a trusted adult caregiver.1.b.1.4
  5
  Shows progress in turn-taking ability.1.b.1.5
  6
  With adult guidance, uses materials and equipment purposefully and safely.1.b.1.6
  7
  Begins to notice the cause and effect of own actions.1.b.1.7
  8
  Develops listening skills with intentional adult instruction and support.(e.g., teaching children that listening can look like giving their attention to others or events in various ways).1.b.1.8
2. 2
  46-60 months End of Preschool Standards1.b.2
  1
  Expresses wants, thoughts, needs, and feelings through various methods of communication. 1.b.2.1
  2
  Seeks adult support and engages in finding solutions to resolve conflict with peers.1.b.2.2
  3
  With support, listens to instructions before beginning an activity. 1.b.2.3
  4
  With support, demonstrates an understanding of developmentally appropriate rules and routines.1.b.2.4
  5
  With support, demonstrates the ability to follow developmentally appropriate rules and routines.1.b.2.5
  6
  Shows progress in sharing materials with others. 1.b.2.6
  7
  Waits for their turn in simple game or use of equipment.1.b.2.7
  8
  Demonstrates understanding of cause and effect of own actions. 1.b.2.8
  9
  Shows beginning ability to co-regulate emotions and behaviors with a trusted, regulated adult.1.b.2.9
c
Sympathy and Empathy1.c
1. 1
  34-48 months1.c.1
  1
  Demonstrates a beginning ability to identify basic feelings of self and others in a variety of situations.(e.g., identifying that self or others feels happy, sad, or angry). 1.c.1.1
  2
  Demonstrates ability to be kind to self and others in a variety of situations.1.c.1.2
2. 2
  46-60 months End of Preschool Standards1.c.2
  1
  Demonstrates empathy through comfort and care of others. (e.g., asking “Are you okay?” or giving/requesting a hug or high-five).1.c.2.1
  2
  Labels emotions of self and others, with support. 1.c.2.2
  3
  Asks “what” and “why” questions to understand the effects of behavior.1.c.2.3
  4
  Shows progress in expressing feelings, needs, and opinions, in difficult situations such as conflicts, without harming self, others, or property.1.c.2.4
d
Adapting to Diverse Settings 1.d
1. 1
  34-48 months1.d.1
  1
  Explores objects and materials and interacts with others in a variety of new settings.1.d.1.1
  2
  Begins to demonstrate ability to be flexible or adjust to routine or unexpected changes including physical setting, daily schedule, staffing and group size/ attendance.1.d.1.2
2. 2
  46-60 months End of Preschool Standards1.d.2
  1
  Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adjust to routine or unexpected changes, including physical setting, daily schedule, staffing and group size/attendance, with adult support.1.d.2.1
  2
  Given prior notice (e.g., with a visual schedule or verbal/ nonverbal adult cues), adjusts to changes from one activity/setting to the next.1.d.2.2
  3
  Anticipates, with assistance, what will be needed in diverse settings.1.d.2.3
  4
  Follows rules in new or diverse settings.1.d.2.4

Social Development: a child’s ability to create and sustain meaningful relationships with adults and other children. 2

a
Building Relationships with Others2.a
1. 1
  34-48 months2.a.1
  1
  Separates from adults in familiar settings, with assistance.2.a.1.1
  2
  Approaches others for assistance when needed. 2.a.1.2
  3
  Offers to assist others.2.a.1.3
  4
  Expresses affection for others.2.a.1.4
  5
  Follows guidance for behavior in different environments.2.a.1.5
  6
  Identifies known safety roles and distinguishes between trusted and unknown adults. 2.a.1.6
  7
  Engages in parallel play (i.e., plays next to or near others without trying to influence the play or behavior of others).2.a.1.7
  8
  Engages in interactive play with others. 2.a.1.8
  9
  Leads or participates in cooperative play with others2.a.1.9
2. 2
  46-60 months End of Preschool Standards2.a.2
  1
  Asks questions and checks with an adult as needed while exploring their environment.2.a.2.1
  2
  Seeks help when needed for emotional support.2.a.2.2
  3
  Shares information with at least one trusted person.2.a.2.3
  4
  Works independently.2.a.2.4
  5
  Works cooperatively with others to plan, create, and organize activities during play and solve problems as they arise.2.a.2.5
  6
  Participates in group activities.2.a.2.6
  7
  Uses different turn-taking strategies (e.g., trading, setting a timer, etc.).2.a.2.7
  8
  Shows an increased ability to be friendly and flexible in play and to work cooperatively to resolve conflicts with peers.2.a.2.8
  9
  Shows or communicates care or concern for others.2.a.2.9
  10
  Makes friends with others.2.a.2.10
  11
  Notices who is absent from a group setting.2.a.2.11
  12
  Communicates wants and needs in a group setting.2.a.2.12
  13
  Helps self and others when needed.2.a.2.13
  14
  Knows and expresses self as a part of diverse groups. (e.g., family, preschool class, faith community, etc.).2.a.2.14
  15
  Uses play to explore, practice, and understand social roles.2.a.2.15
b
Respecting Similarities and Differences2.b
1. 1
  34-48 months2.b.1
  1
  Notices similarities and differences in others.2.b.1.1
  2
  Develops relationships with others based upon shared experiences.2.b.1.2
2. 2
  46-60 months End of Preschool Standards2.b.2
  1
  Recognizes and discusses similarities and differences in others.2.b.2.1
  2
  Notices that other children might communicate differently. (e.g., through nonverbal communication, different languages and/or dialects).2.b.2.2
  3
  Begins to think about a situation from the point of view of others.2.b.2.3

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