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Language Receptive and expressive language: understanding words and directions, building vocabulary, and communicating needs and ideas.

Follows One-Step Directions Child carries out a simple one-step direction without gestures. Open ›

Simple Simon Says Activity

Names Familiar Objects Child says the names of familiar people, body parts, and everyday objects. Open ›

Tell It Back Activity Naming Basket Activity

Uses Two-Word Phrases Child combines two words to express an idea or request. Open ›

More Please at Snack Activity Tell It Back Activity

Identifies Common Colors Child points to or names common colors when asked. Open ›

Color Hunt Activity

Literacy Early reading and writing: print awareness, letter knowledge, and the fine-motor control needed to form letters.

Recognizes Print in the Environment Child notices that print carries meaning in signs, labels, and books. Open ›

Print Walk Activity

Names Alphabet Letters Child recognizes and names some uppercase alphabet letters. Open ›

Alphabet Matching Activity Trace the Lowercase Letters Worksheet

Traces Letters Child traces letter shapes along guide lines. Open ›

Sky Writing Letters Activity Copywork — Kind Words Worksheet Trace the Lowercase Letters Worksheet Trace the Uppercase Letters Worksheet

Identifies Rhyming Words Child notices and produces words that rhyme. Open ›

Rhyme of the Week Activity Rhyming Picture Pairs Activity

Mathematics Early mathematical thinking: classification, patterning, number sense, spatial reasoning, and measurement.

Sorts Objects By Color Child groups familiar objects by visible color. Open ›

Nature Sort and Count Hunt Activity Sorting Socks Activity Sorting by color — demonstration Video

Counts to Ten Child counts objects to ten using one-to-one correspondence. Open ›

Count and Drop Activity Nature Sort and Count Hunt Activity Plan, Build, Tell Activity

Copies a Simple Pattern Child reproduces an AB pattern using objects or movement. Open ›

Pattern Trains Activity Plan, Build, Tell Activity

Adds Single-Digit Numbers Child adds two single-digit numbers. Open ›

Add the Dots Activity Addition Within Five Worksheet Single-Digit Addition Worksheet

Social-Emotional Development The growing capacity to understand and manage emotions, build secure relationships, regulate behavior, and develop empathy. Recognized by Head Start ELOF and CDC as a foundational domain that underpins all other learning.

Identifies Basic Emotions Child names basic emotions in themselves and others. Open ›

Feelings Faces Activity

Takes Turns Child takes turns with others during play, with support. Open ›

Roll the Ball Activity

Manages Strong Feelings Child uses a simple strategy to calm down when upset, with support. Open ›

Calm-Down Corner Activity

Shows Empathy Child notices others' feelings and responds with care. Open ›

Helping Hands Activity