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7.2
Using Descriptive Language
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10.1
1304.21 (a)(4)(ii)
1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
2.15
2.27
2.D.03
2.G.02
3.1
3.A.04
7.2
8.1
Language Development
- Listening and Understanding
- Speaking and Communicating
Science
- Scientific Skills and Methods
- Scientific Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
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A tactile and fine motor experience elicits many descriptions about the experience.
Using a Microscope
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11.4
1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
1304.21 (c)(1)(vii)
2.28
2.30
2.9
2.A.10
2.G.06
2.H.02
7.2
8.1
Science
- Scientific Skills and Methods
- Scientific Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
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Tjaden's curiosity for observing insects is fulfilled with a microscope.
Transition Time 2
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10.1
12.2
1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B)
1304.21 (a)(3)(ii)
1304.21 (c)(1)(v)
3.12
3.2
3.4
3.A.02
3.B.02
3.E.04
7.2
Language Development
- Listening and Understanding
Creative Arts
- Music
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A transition activity using a class-made book.
Which One is Missing?
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11.5
1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
2.28
2.8
2.9
2.A.08
2.A.10
2.G.06
7.2
8.3
Science
- Scientific Skills and Methods
- Scientific Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
- Engagement and Persistence
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
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A game that builds memory and reasoning skills.
Sand Play
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11.4
11.5
1304.21 (c)(1)(i)
1304.21 (c)(1)(vii)
2.12
2.16
2.B.01
2.D.04
3.1
3.A.04
7.2
Language Development
- Speaking and Communicating
Science
- Scientific Skills and Methods
- Scientific Knowledge
Social and Emotional Development
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Social Relationships
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
- Engagement and Persistence
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
Physical Health and Development
- Fine Motor Skills
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The sand table provides an opportunity for discovery and reasoning.
Sand Exploration
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1304.21 (a)(4)(i)
1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
2.27
2.28
2.G.02
2.G.06
3.1
3.A.04
7.2
7.4
9.3
Language Development
- Listening and Understanding
- Speaking and Communicating
Science
- Scientific Skills and Methods
- Scientific Knowledge
Social and Emotional Development
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Social Relationships
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
- Engagement and Persistence
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
Physical Health and Development
- Fine Motor Skills
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Properties of matter are explored at the sand table.
Guess the Tool
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11.4
1304.21 (a)(1)(iv)
1304.21 (a)(4)(i)
1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
2.39
2.9
2.A.10
2.L.04
3.18
3.G.08
7.2
8.1
Language Development
- Listening and Understanding
- Speaking and Communicating
Science
- Scientific Skills and Methods
- Scientific Knowledge
Social and Emotional Development
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Social Relationships
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
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Children utilize hearing to determine which tools are hidden under a box.
Gross Motor Supervision and Interaction
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1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(C)
1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
1304.21 (a)(5)(i)
2.35
2.36
2.8
2.A.08
2.K.03
2.K.04
7.2
7.3
9.3
Social and Emotional Development
- Social Relationships
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
Physical Health and Development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Health Status and Practices
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Playing in the gym provides physical, social and safety experiences.
Exploring 3D Shapes
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11.3
1304.21 (a)(1)(iv)
1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
1304.21 (a)(4)(iv)
2.24
2.26
2.F.03
2.F.06
3.17
3.G.07
7.2
8.1
Language Development
- Listening and Understanding
- Speaking and Communicating
Mathematics
- Number and Operations
- Geometry and Spatial Sense
Science
- Scientific Skills and Methods
- Scientific Knowledge
Social and Emotional Development
- Cooperation
- Social Relationships
Approaches to Learning
- Initiative and Curiosity
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Observation and analysis lead to discovery of an unfamiliar shape.
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