Approaches to Learning: Age 3
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- Language and Communication: By Entry to Kindergarten
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- Mathematics: By Entry to Kindergarten
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- Literacy: By End of Kindergarten
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Other Oregon Early Learning Kindergarten Guidelines sets
- Approaches to Learning: Age 4–5/Not Yet in Kindergarten
- Approaches to Learning: By Entry to Kindergarten
- Language and Communication: Age 3
- Language and Communication: Age 4–5/Not Yet in Kindergarten
- Language and Communication: By Entry to Kindergarten
- Literacy: Age 3
- Literacy: Age 4–5/Not Yet in Kindergarten
- Literacy: By Entry to Kindergarten
- Mathematics: Age 3
- Mathematics: Age 4–5/Not Yet in Kindergarten
- Mathematics: By End of Kindergarten
- Mathematics: By Entry to Kindergarten
- Social-Emotional Development: Age 3
- Social-Emotional Development: Age 4–5/Not Yet in Kindergarten
- Social-Emotional Development: By Entry to Kindergarten
- Approaches to Learning: By End of Kindergarten
- Language and Communication: By End of Kindergarten
- Literacy: By End of Kindergarten
- Social-Emotional Development: By End of Kindergarten
EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SELF-REGULATION
- 1
Child manages emotions with increasing independence. P-ATL1
- a
Begins to manage less intense emotions, such as mild frustration, independently. P-ATL1.a
- b
May require a trusted adult’s support to manage more intense emotions.P-ATL1.b
- a
- 2
Child follows rules and routines with increasing independence.P-ATL2
- a
When supported by a trusted adult, follows simple established rules and routines (with occasional reminders), such as hanging up their coat or sitting at the table. P-ATL2.a
- a
- 3
Child appropriately handles and takes care of materials.P-ATL3
- a
With trusted adult support, handles materials, such as putting them where they belong.P-ATL3.a
- a
- 4
Child manages actions, words, and behavior with increasing independence. P-ATL4
- a
Manages own actions, words, and behavior with frequent support from a trusted adult, such as reminders to use gentle touches and friendly words.P-ATL4.a
- a
COGNITIVE SELF-REGULATION (EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING)
- 5
Child demonstrates an increasing ability to control impulses.P-ATL5
- a
When directly supported by a trusted adult, frequently engages in impulsive behaviors, but inhibits them.P-ATL5.a
- a
- 6
Child maintains focus and sustains attention with minimal trusted adult support. P-ATL6
- a
With trusted adult support, focuses attention on tasks and experiences for short periods of time, despite interruptions or distractions.P-ATL6.a
- a
- 7
Child persists in tasks.P-ATL7
- a
With or without trusted adult support, persists on preferred tasks when presented with small challenges, such as continuing to try to build a tall tower with blocks even when some pieces fall.P-ATL7.a
- a
- 8
Child holds information in mind and manipulates it to perform tasks.P-ATL8
- a
With the support of a trusted adult or peer, holds small amounts of information in mind, such as two-step directions, to successfully complete simple tasks. P-ATL8.a
- a
- 9
Child demonstrates flexibility in thinking and learning.P-ATL9
- a
Demonstrates flexibility, or the ability to switch gears, in thinking and behavior when prompted by a trusted adult, such as trying a new way to climb a structure when the first attempt does not work.P-ATL9.a
- a
INITIATIVE AND CURIOSITY
- 10
Child demonstrates initiative and independence. P-ATL10
- a
Regularly shows initiative, particularly in interactions with trusted adult.P-ATL10.a
- b
Without adult prompting, works independently for a brief length of time.P-ATL10.b
- a
- 11
Child shows interest in and curiosity about the world around them.P-ATL11
- a
With trusted adult support, seeks out new information and explores new play and tasks.P-ATL11.a
- a
CREATIVITY
- 12
Child expresses creativity in thinking and communication.P-ATL12
- a
Responds to adults’ prompts to express creative ideas in words and/or actions.P-ATL12.a
- a
- 13
Child uses imagination in play and interactions with others. P-ATL13
- a
Uses imagination in play and other creative worksP-ATL13.a
- b
Begins to communicate creative ideas to other children and trusted adults.P-ATL13.b
- a
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- PRE-K
- Where can I read the official document?
- Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines
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