Mother Goose Time Curriculum Content Standards and Benchmarks

 

Domain I - Language Developement

LD 1 Listening and Understanding
LD 1.1 Shows progress in understanding and following a two- to three-step process
LD 1.2 Demonstrates an appropriate attention span, increasing ability to attend to and understand conversations, stories and songs
LD 1.3 Develops auditory discrimination
LD 1.4 Demonstrates attentive listening behaviors
LD 1.5 Demonstrates comprehension of numerous words beyond what they can apply in their verbal communication
LD 1.6 Responds to oral questions with coherent ideas
LD 1.7 Uses and interprets nonverbal cues in communication strategies
LD 2 Speaking and Communicating
LD 2.1 Uses developmentally appropriate language to convey needs, ideas and emotions
LD 2.2 Progresses in abilities to respond appropriately in groups (taking turns, asking questions, active listening)
LD 2.3 Initiates conversations with peers and adults
LD 2.4 Progresses in pronunciation and speaking in sentences, connecting two or more ideas with increased length and complexity
LD 2.5 Uses language to describe objects, places and experiences
LD 2.6 Retells recent and past experiences
LD 2.7 Demonstrates acquisition of new words and attempts to use them in context throughout the day
LD 2.8 Begins to explore different languages and types of communication such as American Sign Language and Spanish

 

Domain II - Literacy

L 1 Phonological Awareness
L 1.1 Explores letter/sound connections
L 1.2 Participates in rhymes and explores word families
L 1.3 Shows growing awareness of beginning and ending sounds of words
L 1.4 Demonstrates auditory discrimination of separate syllables
L 2 Print Awareness
L 2.1 Models reading behavior such as holding the book correctly and turning pages
L 2.2 Differentiates between letters and numbers
L 2.3 Makes sense of print/words, recognizing that a word is formed by a group of letters
L 2.4 Demonstrate alphabetic knowledge
L 2.5 Recognizes varying forms of print
L 2.6 Incorporates left-to-right and top-to-bottom direction of text
L 2.7 Develops visual discrimination
L 3 Reading
L 3.1 Responds to literature with enjoyment, asking for a favorite book to be read
L 3.2 Retells stories and demonstrates comprehension of text
L 3.3 Recalls information from stories in sequential order
L 3.4 Understands a book has a title and an author and illustrator
L 3.5 Chooses to look at books and asks to take books home
L 3.6 Answers story-related questions and asks relevant questions
L 3.7 Uses picture cues to predict story events
L 3.8 Develops understanding that people read for a variety of purposes
L 3.9 Connects events from literature to real-life experiences
L 4 Writing
L 4.1 Explores and develops awareness to appropriate writing methods as modeled by the teacher
L 4.2 Uses scribbles, drawings, shapes and letter-like symbols to represent thoughts and ideas
L 4.3 Represents stories and experiences through pictures, dictation, emergent journaling and play
L 4.4 Manipulates writing utensils, strengthens fine motor skills, and practices eye-hand coordination to form letters and numbers
L 4.5 Voluntarily expresses ideas or stories through dictation
L 4.6 Develops understanding that writing is a way of communicating for a variety of purposes
L 4.7 Begins to match sounds with letters and explores inventive spelling
L 4.8 Recognizes pencils, crayons and computers as tools for writing
L 4.9 Begins to copy, write and recognize name
L 4.10 Attempts to share and read their written work
L 4.11 Begins to add drawings, words or letters to current work, creating an updated, more detailed version

 

Domain III — Mathematics

M 1 Numeration and Operation
M 1.1 Begins to identify numbers 1-10 and beyond
M 1.2 Begins to count in numerical order
M 1.3 Demonstrates one-to-one correspondence
M 1.4 Explores the relationships between numbers and quantities
M 1.5 Begins to use math vocabulary such as more, less, greater than, fewer, equal to, next to, first, last and other instructional vocabulary
M 1.6 Begins to understand simple addition and subtraction
M 2 Patterns, Functions and Algebra
M 2.1 Identifies, creates and copies a simple pattern
M 2.2 Develops basic sequencing skills
M 2.3 Sorts, matches and classifies common attributes
M 2.4 Begins to understand that objects can be used for comparison
M 2.5 Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe mathematical reasoning
M 2.6 Employs simple strategies to solve mathematical problems
M 2.7 Explores with and discusses graphing activities
M 3 Geometry
M 3.1 Begins to recognize, identify and draw basic shapes
M 3.2 Recognizes shapes in the environment
M 3.3 Develops ability to put together and take apart shapes
M 3.4 Explores symmetry
M 4 Measurement
M 4.1 Discovers spatial relationships
M 4.2 Manipulates and explores measurement tools
M 4.3 Experiments with basic concepts of measurement
M 4.4 Develops an understanding and awareness that events can be ordered according to sequence (months, days of the week, seasons and vocabulary such as yesterday, today and tomorrow)
M 4.5 Makes predictions and estimations during measurement activities
M 4.6 Begins to develop concept of time using tools such as calendars and clocks
M 5 Money
M 5.1 Manipulates and begins to identify different types of money
M 5.2 Begins to understand the concepts of save, spend, earn and give
M 5.3 Begins to understand concepts of needs and wants, making choices, setting simple goals
M 5.4 Explores the concept of fair trade
M 6 Logic
M 6.1 Recalls from memory
M 6.2 Uses reasoning strategies to solve problems
M 6.3 Develops and applies higher-order thinking skills
M 6.4 Connects new concepts to concepts already known
M 6.5 Freely thinks up ideas or solutions to a problem
M 6.6 Attempts to put puzzles with increased level of difficulty together

 

Domain IV — Science

S 1 Weather and Seasons
S 1.1 Recognizes and identifies the four seasons
S 1.2 Develops an awareness and knowledge of weather
S 1.3 Gains understanding of how weather affects people, plants and animals
S 1.4 Develops awareness of vocabulary associated with weather
S 2 Living Things
S 2.1 Identifies living things and explains their basic needs
S 2.2 Observes and explores the concept of change in people, plants, animals and their environments
S 2.3 Explores the reasons for good hygiene, and how people and animals take care of their health and wellness
S 2.4 Begins to predict outcomes based on previous experiences with living things
S 2.5 Discriminates and classifies between living and nonliving things using appropriate vocabulary
S 2.6 Builds awareness of the lifecycle
S 3 Environment
S 3.1 Develops an awareness of the environment
S 3.2 Practices habits of recycling and reusing
S 3.3 Begins to explore cause and effect relationships with regards to the environment
S 4 Matter
S 4.1 Experiments with the structure and property of matter and its behavior
S 4.2 Explores the concept of change in nonliving things
S 4.3 Identifies a variety of forces such as gravity, push and pull
S 4.4 Recognizes that forces can move objects
S 5 Hypothesis/Experimentation
S 5.1 Asks questions and shares ideas about inferred and observed phenomena
S 5.2 Explores science using five senses to make educated guesses
S 5.3 Explores and manipulates basic science tools (magnifying glass, eyedropper)
S 5.4 Develops tactile discrimination
S 5.5 Uses the scientific process to investigate
S 6 Data Analysis
S 6.1 Creates awareness of basic collection, sorting and data analysis
S 6.2 Uses appropriate language to describe scientific results
S 7 Computer Science and Technology
S 7.1 Expands use and knowledge of various technologies
S 7.2 Identifies basic parts of the computer
S 7.3 Understands and implements appropriate computer etiquette
S 7.4 Cooperatively shares computer with peers
S 7.5 Recognizes varying uses for the computer

 

Domain V — Creative Arts

CA 1 Art
CA 1.1 Participates in a process of planning and creating
CA 1.2 Explores color, shape and appearance
CA 1.3 Investigates tactility using various textures such as water, salt, flour and play dough
CA 1.4 Discovers an appreciation of the process of creating an artistic project
CA 1.5 Explores and manipulates art tools such as glue, paintbrushes, scissors and crayons
CA 1.6 Responds, observes and demonstrates appreciation to artistic creations
CA 1.7 Cultivates artistic abilities using various mediums with an increasing focus on detail
CA 2 Music
CA 2.1 Participates in songs, rhymes and poems
CA 2.2 Uses songs, rhymes and poems to enhance language development
CA 2.3 Develops critical-thinking skills through music exploration
CA 2.4 Actively participates in meaningful music experiences
CA 2.5 Explores patterns of rhythm and beat
CA 2.6 Experiments with creating sounds with everyday objects
CA 2.7 Explores expression of feelings through music and movement
CA 2.8 Discovers a variety of music genres
CA 3 Movement
CA 3.1 Follows two- to three-step directions while participating in movement activities
CA 3.2 Practices skills in balance and coordination
CA 3.3 Strengthens fine and gross motor skills
CA 3.4 Participates in cross-lateral transfer activities
CA 3.5 Physically responds to tempo changes such as moving fast or slow
CA 3.6 Demonstrates ability to move body parts in a rhythmic pattern
CA 4 Dramatic Play
CA 4.1 Engages in various dramatic play activities
CA 4.2 Utilizes a variety of objects in dramatic play, exhibiting growth in imagination and creativity
CA 4.3 Incorporates individual ideas in dramatic play
CA 4.4 Comprehends components of dramatic play
CA 4.5 Discriminates between reality and fantasy

 

Domain VI — Social and Emotional Development

SE 1 Self-Concept and Self-Control
SE 1.1 Uses appropriate social behavior (self-regulation, interactions with peers and adults, follows rules, respects the property of others and self)
SE 1.2 Demonstrates growing confidence in personal abilities and self-direction
SE 1.3 Develops self-confidence in negotiating new tasks
SE 1.4 Discovers how their actions affect others and begins to accept consequences
SE 1.5 Negotiates transitions and routines
SE 1.6 Displays satisfaction with completed tasks
SE 1.7 Demonstrates knowledge of self and others
SE 1.8 Identifies family members and develops awareness of individual roles in the family
SE 2 Social Relationships and Cooperation
SE 2.1 Develops positive classroom relationships with peers and adults
SE 2.2 Demonstrates appropriate classroom behaviors
SE 2.3 Role-plays to explore appropriate social behaviors
SE 2.4 Participates in classroom community building activities
SE 2.5 Communicates with others with an increased level of self-esteem regarding personal feelings and experiences
SE 2.6 Politely asks and gives help to peers and adults

 

Domain VII — Physical Health and Safety

PHS 1 Health
PHS 1.1 Practices good health actions feeding themselves, brushing teeth and washing hands
PHS 1.2 Understands basic concepts of nutrition and healthy life choices
PHS 1.3 Participates in food preparation
PHS 1.4 Develops an appreciation of their body
PHS 1.5 Develops in physical growth, strength and flexibility
PHS 1.6 Engages in activities that encourage physical fitness
PHS 1.7 Builds awareness of possible food allergies and dietary restrictions
PHS 1.8 Demonstrates an understanding of how to prevent spreading germs and recognizes underlying symptoms of sickness
PHS 2 Safety
PHS 2.1 Practices safety rules in home, classroom and community
PHS 2.2 Communicates feelings about visiting doctors and dentists, getting shots and taking medicine
PHS 2.3 Develops ability to differentiate between safe and dangerous behavior
PHS 2.4 States a clear understanding of persons whom they can accept direction from in an emergency situation
PHS 2.5 Utilizes age-appropriate utensils in a respectful manner
PHS 2.6 Safely uses five senses to enhance learning process
PHS 2.7 Gathers personal information (phone number, address)
PHS 2.8 Recognizes danger symbols and warning signs

 

Domain VIII — World Explorer

WE 1 Global and Community Awareness
WE 1.1 Develops an awareness that people, places and things evolve over time
WE 1.2 Begins to understand the relationship between places and locations
WE 1.3 Demonstrates appreciation and respect for the environment
WE 1.4 Develops an awareness of diverse cultures and traditions
WE 1.5 Begins to recognize that each person is unique in traits, abilities and personality
WE 1.6 Develops an awareness of roles and careers
WE 1.7 Creates simple representations of home, school and community environments, such as drawing their home or using blocks to re-create their town
WE 1.8 Recognizes symbols found in their environment, such as traffic signals and railroad crossing signs
WE 1.9 Begins to understand object positions and vocabulary such as up, down, around, behind, etc.
WE 1.10 Develops an understanding and awareness that history is about events, people and places from the past
WE 1.11 Uses behaviors of good citizenship to promote a positive sense of community
WE 1.12 Develops an awareness of the global world

 

Domain IX – Approaches to Learning

ATL 1 Approaches to Learning
ATL 1.1 Chooses to participate in various tasks and activities
ATL 1.2 Demonstrates an ability to make independent choices and express personal preferences
ATL 1.3 Approaches tasks and activities with an increased flexibility, imagination and inventiveness
ATL 1.4 Grows in eagerness to learn about and discuss a growing range of topics, ideas and tasks
ATL 1.5 Persists in task completion
ATL 1.6 Demonstrates ability to negotiate open-ended questions and tasks
ATL 1.7 Progresses in ability to set goals, and develop and complete plans
ATL 1.8 Develops ability to concentrate on tasks despite distractions
ATL 1.9 Begins taking more risks in classroom activities
ATL 1.10 Utilizes conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
ATL 1.11 Applies acquired information from the classroom to real-world situations
ATL 1.12 Establishes a positive attitude toward learning