Health and Physical Development (HPD)

Other South Carolina Early Learning Standards sets

• Approaches to Play and Learning (APL)
• Cognitive Development (CD)
• Emotional and Social Development (ESD)
• Language Development and Communication (LDC)
• Mathematical Thinking and Expression (MTE)

Gain control of arm and leg movements. HPD-4a

Develop upright posture when sitting and standing.HPD-4b

Move in and out of various positions by rolling, pushing up, and pulling to stand.  HPD-4c

Move from place to place as their abilities allow (squirm, roll, scoot, crawl, cruise, or walk).HPD-4d

Develop strength, balance, and coordination by repeating movements (pull up and sit down; bend and straighten, squat to pick something up from the floor).HPD-4e

Move arms and legs together to climb, push, and pull (push a stroller, use riding toys, crawl up steps).  HPD-4f

Move through the world with more independence (crawl, cruise, walk, run, use therapeutic walker).  HPD-4g

Move arms and legs to complete a task (kick, jump, step, pedal, push away). HPD-4h

Move through the world with a variety of movements and with increasing independence (run, jump, pedal). HPD-4i

Use familiar objects that encourage large motor movements (riding toys, crawl tubes, large ball in basket, slide).HPD-4j

Perform actions smoothly with balance, strength, and coordination (dance, bend over to pick up a toy, reach up high on a shelf, walk up and down steps).  HPD-4k

Demonstrate strength and balance by managing uneven surfaces such as hills, ramps, and steps.  HPD-4l

Refine movements and show generally good coordination (e.g., throwing and catching).  HPD-4m

Demonstrate large muscle control by throwing balls accurately, sliding down slides, pedaling riding toys, and using assistive technology effectively. HPD-4n

Move in space with good coordination (running, hopping in place, galloping). HPD-4o

Coordinate movement of upper and lower body. HPD-4p

Perform complex movements smoothly (skipping, balancing on beams, hopping from one place to another). HPD-4q

Move quickly through the environment and stop (run fast, pedal fast). HPD-4r

Show awareness of own body in relation to other people and objects while moving through space.  HPD-4s

Use both hands to swipe at, reach for, grasp, hold, shake, and release objects. HPD-5a

Transfer objects from one hand to the other. HPD-5b

Use a pincer grasp to pick up an object with finger and thumb.HPD-5c

Use hands to manipulate objects (stack two or three large blocks, pick up or roll a ball). HPD-5d

Use hands and eyes together (put together and take apart toys, feed themselves finger foods, fill containers). HPD-5e

Use simple tools (spoon for feeding, hammer with pegs, crayon for scribbling), however imperfectly.HPD-5f

Use more complex, refined hand movements (stack a few small blocks, try to draw, turn pages one at a time). HPD-5g

Use hands and eyes together with a moderate degree of control (complete puzzles, thread beads with large holes, use shape sorters). HPD-5h

Use tools that require finger and hand control (large paintbrush, measuring cups, switches, shovel). HPD-5i

Draw simple shapes and figures (square for block, circles). HPD-5j

Engage in activities that require hand-eye coordination (build with manipulatives, mold Play-Doh®, work puzzles with smaller pieces).HPD-5k

Use tools that require strength, control, and dexterity of small muscles (forks, crayons, markers, safety scissors, adapted tools). HPD-5l

Draw and write smaller figures with more detail (faces with features, letters, or letter-like forms).  HPD-5m

Engage in complex hand-eye coordination activities with a moderate degree of precision and control (fasten clothing, cut shapes, put together small pieces). HPD-5n

Use tools that require strength and dexterity of small muscles with a moderate degree of control (spray bottle, hole puncher). HPD-5o

Use different sounds to let caregivers know they need attention.  HPD-6a

Begin to soothe themselves (suck thumb, find pacifier, reach for a security object). HPD-6b

Use gestures, words, signs, or sign language to communicate what they need.HPD-6c

Use objects and follow routines that are comforting (get their blanket and lie down where they usually sleep, pick out favorite book to be read before lunch). HPD-6d

Use words, signs, or sign language to ask for the things they need (food when hungry, drink when thirsty, go outdoors when they need to be physically active).HPD-6e

Soothe themselves when needed (find a quiet area for alone time, look at book before nap).  HPD-6f

Use words, signs, or sign language to ask for the things they need (food when hungry, drink when thirsty, go outdoors when they need to be physically active).  HPD-6g

Use different strategies to calm themselves when needed (self-talk, deep breathing, cozy corner). HPD-6h

Use language to ask adults or peers specifically for the kind of help needed in a particular situation.  HPD-6i

Consistently use strategies to calm themselves when needed. HPD-6j

Accept care routines (mouth care, handwashing, diapering, dressing, and bathing). HPD-7a

Show interest and assist in routines (open mouth for milk or spoon, raise arms for dressing). HPD-7b

Cooperate and help with care routines and cleanup (mouth care, hand-washing, diapering, dressing, bathing).HPD-7c

Drink from a cup (with or without a lid) and feed themselves with their fingers or a spoon.  HPD-7d

Use adaptive equipment, ask for help with positioning and movement, and/or participate in medical care routines as needed. HPD-7e

Initiate self-care routines and complete with guidance (put on some clothes, undress, throw away paper towel, begin to show an interest in toileting).HPD-7f

Feed themselves with a spoon.HPD-7g

Help with meal and snack routines.  HPD-7h

Begin to take care of objects (put toys away, handle materials carefully, water plants or garden).HPD-7i

Use adaptive equipment, ask for help with positioning and movement, and/or participate in medical care routines as needed.  HPD-7j

Dress and undress themselves with occasional assistance. HPD-7k

Follow basic hygiene practices with reminders (brush teeth, wash hands, use toilet, cough into elbow). HPD-7l

Gain independence in hygiene practices (throw tissues away and wash hands, flush toilet).  HPD-7m

Serve food for themselves. HPD-7n

Help with routine care of the indoor and outdoor learning environment (recycle, care for garden).HPD-7o

Name people who help children stay healthy.HPD-7p

Use adaptive equipment, ask for help with positioning and movement, and/or participate in medical care routines as needed.  HPD-7q

Dress and undress themselves independently. HPD-7r

Perform tasks to maintain the indoor and outdoor learning environment independently.  HPD-7s

Describe the value of good health practices (wash hands to get rid of germs, drink milk to build strong bones). HPD-7t

Show trust in familiar caregivers (calm down with adult help, make eye contact with caregivers).HPD-8a

Notice and imitate adults’ reactions to new people and situations. HPD-8b

Watch for adult reactions to unfamiliar things or situations that might be dangerous. HPD-8c

Show some caution about unfamiliar and/ or unsafe situations.  HPD-8d

Respond to simple warnings that prevent harm (“Stop!” “Hot!” “Wait!”). HPD-8e

Remember cause and effect experiences and apply their experiences to future situations (avoid touching cold railing, walk slowly down steep hill where fall happened). HPD-8f

Increase self-control over their impulses (remind self not to touch something; wait for adult vs. running ahead).  HPD-8g

With guidance, recognize and avoid situations that might cause harm.  HPD-8h

Know what their bodies can do, and play within their abilities to avoid injury to self or others. HPD-8i

Usually recognize and avoid objects and situations that might cause harm. HPD-8j

Usually follow established safety rules.  HPD-8k

Call a trusted adult when someone gets injured or is in an unsafe situation.  HPD-8l

Avoid potentially dangerous behaviors. HPD-8m

Consistently recognize and avoid objects, substances, and activities within the environment that might cause harm. HPD-8n

Independently follow established safety rules.HPD-8o

Identify people who can help them in the community (police, firefighter, nurse).  HPD-8p