ALABAMA DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS
FOR
PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Approaches to Learning
Children will develop curiosity, initiative, self direction, and persistence.
Children will develop positive attitudes, habits and learning styles.
Language and Literacy
Children will develop listening comprehension skills.
Children will develop phonological awareness skills to discriminate the sounds of language.
Children will develop an understanding of new vocabulary.
Children will develop speaking skills for the purpose of communication.
Children will develop age appropriate writing skills.
Children will develop knowledge about various uses of print and characteristics of written language.
Children will develop alphabet knowledge.
Math
Children will develop an awareness and understanding of numbers.
Children will develop an understanding of geometric shapes and develop a sense of space.
Children will show awareness of, recognize, and create patterns.
Children will explore concepts of basic measurement.
Children will analyze data within small and large group settings.
Science
Children will develop the ability to use scientific processes and inquiry.
Children will acquire knowledge related to physical science.
Children will acquire knowledge related to earth sciences and our environment.
Children will acquire knowledge related to earth and space science.
Technology
Children will gain knowledge of technology.
Social-emotional Development
Children will develop confidence and positive self awareness.
Children will increase the capacity for self control.
Children will develop interpersonal social skills for relating to other people.
Children will develop a respect for differences in people and a appreciation for their role as being a member of a family, classroom and community.
Physical development
Children will develop gross motor skills.
Children will develop fine motor skills.
Health and Daily Living
Children will acquire knowledge of healthy personal care routines.
Children will acquire knowledge of healthy nutritional practices.
Children will acquire knowledge of safety practices.
Creative Arts
Children will use art for creative expression and representation.
Children will show self-expression through music and movement.
Children will participate in a variety of dramatic play activities.
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