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  • "Brushing Teeth" Video Thumbnail
    Brushing Teeth
    Brushing Teeth
    Standards:
    7.1, 7.4, 9.2
    2.13, 2.33, 3.20
    2.C.03, 2.K.01, 3.G.13
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii), 1304.23 (b)(3)
    Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills, - Health Status and Practices
  • "Building A Support" Video Thumbnail
    Building A Support
    Children work together to solve a problem.
    Standards:
    7.4, 8.2, 8.3
    2.12, 2.15, 3.4
    2.B.01, 2.D.03, 3.B.02
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(C), 1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Mathematics, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Science, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
  • "Building Together" Video Thumbnail
    Building Together
    Girls work together to build a structure.
    Standards:
    7.4, 8.2, 9.4
    2.13, 3.1, 3.10
    2.C.03, 3.A.04, 3.D.10
    1304.21 (a)(5)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(v)
    Mathematics, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
  • "Can I Play?" Video Thumbnail
    Can I Play?
    Kyla is welcomed into a group during center time.
    Standards:
    8.2, 9.4, 9.5
    2.12, 2.13
    2.B.01, 2.C.03
    1304.21 (c)(1)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Clean Up Time
    Ms. Wignall demonstrates sorting and working together during cleanup time.
    Standards:
    11.6, 9.5
    3.3
    3.A.07
    1304.21 (a)(3)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Mathematics, - Patterns and Measurement, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, - Knowledge of Families and Communities, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
  • "Cleaning Up Spilled Milk" Video Thumbnail
    Cleaning Up Spilled Milk
    An accident holds lessons about responsibility and problem solving.
    Standards:
    8.3, 9.3
    2.12, 3.20, 3.5
    2.B.01, 3.B.05, 3.G.13
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.23 (c)(4)
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    Creating Patterns
    A boy independently creates a pattern.
    Standards:
    11.2, 8.2, 8.3
    2.13, 2.24, 2.32
    2.C.03, 2.F.03, 2.J.06
    1304.21 (a)(5)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
    Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, - Patterns and Measurement, Creative Arts, - Art, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Exploring 3D Shapes
    Observation and analysis lead to discovery of an unfamiliar shape.
    Standards:
    11.3, 7.2, 8.1
    2.24, 2.26, 3.17
    2.F.03, 2.F.06, 3.G.07
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iv)
    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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    Exploring Water
    Isaiah and Ava explore water as well as peer relationships.
    Standards:
    10.1, 8.1, 9.4
    1.5, 2.15, 2.8
    1.C.03, 2.A.08, 2.D.03
    1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Reasoning and Problem Solving, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
  • Following Children's Interests (This clip is currently awaiting copyright permission.)
    Standards:
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    Gas Station
    Number awareness and dramatic play during outdoor large motor time.
    Standards:
    11.1, 12.3
    2.32, 2.39
    2.J.06, 2.L.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (a)(5)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, Physical Health and Development, - Gross Motor Skills, - Health Status and Practices
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    Graphing with Blocks
    Children make a graph to indicate preferred activities.
    Standards:
    11.1, 11.6, 8.2
    2.23, 2.24, 2.25
    2.F.02, 2.F.03, 2.F.05
    1304.21 (a)(1)(i), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iv)
    Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Patterns and Measurement, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving, Physical Health and Development, - Health Status and Practices
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    Gross Motor Supervision and Interaction
    Playing in the gym provides physical, social and safety experiences.
    Standards:
    7.2, 7.3, 9.3
    2.35, 2.36, 2.8
    2.A.08, 2.K.03, 2.K.04
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(C), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(5)(i)
    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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    Guess the Tool
    Children utilize hearing to determine which tools are hidden under a box.
    Standards:
    11.4, 7.2, 8.1
    2.39, 2.9, 3.18
    2.A.10, 2.L.04, 3.G.08
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
    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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    How Can You Solve That?
    Ms. Hoffman encourages children to problem solve.
    Standards:
    8.3
    1.8, 2.8, 3.4
    1.D.05, 2.A.08, 3.B.02
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, Approaches to Learning, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
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    How Do They Fit?
    Problem solving and math skills develop during an activity.
    Standards:
    10.1, 11.1, 9.3
    2.16, 2.23, 3.15
    2.D.04, 2.F.02, 3.F.04
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(i)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Social and Emotional Development, - Social Relationships
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    How Many Are Here Today?
    Counting in Ms. Romig's class provides rich learning opportunities.
    Standards:
    10.3, 11.1, 9.5
    2.21, 2.23, 3.20
    2.E.05, 2.F.02, 3.G.13
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(v)
    Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Knowledge of Families and Communities
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    How Many Now?
    Ms. Blohm engages children in counting and pattern recognition during a story.
    Standards:
    11.1, 11.2
    2.20, 2.23
    2.E.04, 2.F.02
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iv)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation
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    How to Draw Money
    Imagination and concept development are fostered in an art project.
    Standards:
    10.1, 9.2, 9.3
    2.26, 2.7, 3.2
    2.A.07, 2.F.06, 3.A.05
    1304.21 (a)(3)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(ii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Creative Arts, - Art, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Humpty Dumpty
    A group reading activity centers on a familiar nursery rhyme.
    Standards:
    10.1, 10.2, 8.2
    2.16, 2.20, 2.9
    2.A.10, 2.D.04, 2.E.04
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(A)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence
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    I Can Do This by Myself
    Persistence pays off for a boy putting a puzzle together.
    Standards:
    7.4, 8.2, 9.2
    2.13, 2.8, 3.1
    2.A.08, 2.C.03, 3.A.04
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    Mathematics, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    I Can Read!
    Sam has early reading experiences with a familiar book.
    Standards:
    10.2, 9.1, 9.3
    2.20
    2.E.04
    1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence
  • I Know a Chicken (this clip is currently awaiting copyright permission)
    Standards:
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    I Like You! I Like You!
    Emerging sound representation skills develop during an expression of friendship.
    Standards:
    12.1, 8.2, 9.5
    2.10, 2.21, 3.19
    2.A.11, 2.E.05, 3.G.12
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(2)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Phonological Awareness, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, - Alphabet Knowledge, Creative Arts, - Art, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence
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    I Love Science!
    Emma explores different aspects of science by uncovering bones as a paleontologist would and through water play.
    Standards:
    8.1, 9.1, 9.3
    2.10, 2.12, 2.27
    2.A.11, 2.B.01, 2.G.02
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence
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    I Want to Play
    A teacher provides guidance in expressing desires through words.
    Standards:
    9.1, 9.2, 9.3
    2.12, 2.37, 3.5
    2.B.01, 2.L.02, 3.B.05
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(D), 1304.21 (a)(5)(iii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Health Status and Practices
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    If I Say Please
    Conflict resolution is a simple matter in Ms. Schuhmacher's class.
    Standards:
    8.3, 9.2, 9.4
    2.17, 3.5, 3.6
    2.D.06, 3.B.05, 3.B.06
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
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    If You See a Snake
    Stories about encounters with snakes facilitate interpersonal relationship development.
    Standards:
    10.1, 7.1, 9.3
    2.12, 2.15
    2.B.01, 2.D.03
    1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Science, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Social Relationships, Physical Health and Development, - Health Status and Practices
  • Independent Reading (This clip is currently awaiting copyright permission.)
    Standards:
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    Labeling Seeds
    Early writing and peer relationships develop while planting seeds.
    Standards:
    10.3, 9.1, 9.4
    2.10, 2.22, 3.11
    2.A.11, 2.E.06, 3.D.11
    1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Phonological Awareness, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships
  • Let's do a Picture Walk (This clip is currently awaiting copyright permission.)
    Standards:
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    Let's Share a Book
    A comfortable reading and singing experience inspired by a favorite book.
    Standards:
    10.2, 12.2, 9.3
    2.12, 2.20, 3.19
    2.B.01, 2.E.04, 3.G.12
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Phonological Awareness, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Creative Arts, - Music, Social and Emotional Development, - Social Relationships
  • Look what we have made
    Look What We Have Made
    A classroom book of building projects lays the foundation for a new creation.
    Standards:
    10.2, 8.1, 9.3
    2.18, 2.20, 3.12
    2.D.07, 2.E.04, 3.E.04
    1304.21 (a)(5)(iii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Mathematics, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
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    Looking at Shapes
    Explorations in geometry transfer to everyday life.
    Standards:
    11.3, 8.1, 9.3
    2.26, 2.9, 3.17
    2.A.10, 2.F.06, 3.G.07
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(C), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vii)
    Mathematics, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity
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    Making a Telescope
    A girl seeks help with a challenging project.
    Standards:
    7.4, 8.2, 9.3
    2.13, 2.8, 3.1
    2.A.08, 2.C.03, 3.A.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    Social and Emotional Development, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Measuring With Pumpkins
    Explorations in using non-standard methods of measurement.
    Standards:
    11.1, 11.6, 8.2
    2.12, 2.23, 2.25
    2.B.01, 2.F.02, 2.F.05
    1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Patterns and Measurement, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
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    Morning Group Job Chart
    Ms. Romig's job chart outlines children's responsibilities for the day.
    Standards:
    10.1, 8.2, 9.5
    2.15, 2.16, 2.37
    2.D.03, 2.D.04, 2.E.03
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.21 (c)(1)(v)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Phonological Awareness, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, - Alphabet Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Social Relationships, - Knowledge of Families and Communities, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Health Status and Practices
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    Morning Message
    Literacy skills develop when children help Ms. Kimpston write a sentence.
    Standards:
    10.1, 10.2, 9.3
    2.21, 2.22, 3.20
    2.E.05, 2.E.06, 3.G.13
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(5)(iii)
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    My Machine
    Creativity with blocks leads to positive caregiver/child interactions.
    Standards:
    10.1, 12.1, 9.3
    2.15, 2.32, 3.18
    2.D.03, 2.J.06, 3.G.08
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Creative Arts, - Art, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
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    Name Cards
    Name recognition and early math skills are promoted during a transition.
    Standards:
    10.2, 11.1
    3.4, 3.5
    3.B.02, 3.B.05
    1304.21 (a)(1)(i), 1304.21 (a)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(2)
    Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Alphabet Knowledge, Mathematics, - Number and Operations
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    Name Cards 2
    Letter sounds are emphasized connected to first names.
    Standards:
    10.2, 9.5
    2.19, 2.37
    2.E.03, 2.L.02
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iv)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Phonological Awareness, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Alphabet Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Knowledge of Families and Communities
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    Paper Airplanes
    A boy's interest in making paper airplanes turns into a community awareness and math experience.
    Standards:
    11.1, 12.1, 9.5
    2.12, 2.23, 3.12
    2.B.01, 2.F.02, 3.E.04
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(D), 1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(v)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Creative Arts, - Art, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Playing a Card Game
    A card game builds social and math skills.
    Standards:
    11.1, 8.3, 9.4
    2.24, 2.5, 3.4
    2.A.05, 2.F.03, 3.B.02
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(C), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(2)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving, Physical Health and Development, - Health Status and Practices
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    Playing a Memory Game
    Children take turns while playing a game.
    Standards:
    10.1, 9.2, 9.4
    2.18, 2.37, 2.8
    2.A.08, 2.D.07, 2.L.02
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(D)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
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    Preschool Geometry
    Children explore pattern blocks and frames.
    Standards:
    11.3, 8.2
    2.26
    2.F.06
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    Mathematics, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Science, - Scientific Knowledge, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence
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    Pretend Play Firefighter
    Boys engaged in dramatic play create and change the story as they play.
    Standards:
    10.1, 12.3
    2.32
    2.J.06
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(D), 1304.21 (a)(4)(ii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Creative Arts, - Art, - Dramatic Play, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, - Knowledge of Families and Communities, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity
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    Pretend Play With Blocks
    Dramatic play with blocks provides opportunities for conflict resolution.
    Standards:
    12.3, 8.3, 9.2
    2.15, 2.17, 2.32
    2.D.03, 2.D.06, 2.J.06
    1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
    Creative Arts, - Dramatic Play, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Pumpkin Exploration
    Pumpkins prove to be very engaging for discovery learning.
    Standards:
    7.4, 8.1, 9.4
    2.8, 3.19, 3.2
    2.A.08, 3.A.05, 3.G.12
    1304.21 (a)(1)(i), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    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, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Purposeful Writing
    A girl writes her name on her artwork.
    Standards:
    10.3, 7.4
    2.13, 2.21
    2.C.03, 2.E.05
    1304.21 (c)(1)(i)
    Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, Creative Arts, - Art, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Reading a Class Made Book
    Remembering a field trip has social-emotional benefits.
    Standards:
    10.3, 9.1, 9.5
    2.12, 2.37, 3.10
    2.B.01, 2.L.02, 3.D.10
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
    Literacy, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, Science, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Knowledge of Families and Communities
  • Reading One on One (This clip is currently awaiting copyright permission.)
    Standards:
  • Reading Together (This clip is currently awaiting copyright permission.)
    Standards:
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    Reasons to Write
    Owen's teacher helps him write a "save" sign for his ramps.
    Standards:
    10.3
    2.19, 2.21
    2.E.03, 2.E.05
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Phonological Awareness, - Book Knowledge and Appreciation, - Early Writing, - Alphabet Knowledge
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    Rectangle
    A problem solving experience is provided during a math activity.
    Standards:
    11.5, 8.2, 9.3
    2.15, 2.25, 3.17
    2.D.03, 2.F.05, 3.G.07
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(C)
    Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, - Patterns and Measurement, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Sand Exploration
    Properties of matter are explored at the sand table.
    Standards:
    7.2, 7.4, 9.3
    2.27, 2.28, 3.1
    2.G.02, 2.G.06, 3.A.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    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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    Sand Play
    The sand table provides an opportunity for discovery and reasoning.
    Standards:
    11.4, 11.5, 7.2
    2.12, 2.16, 3.1
    2.B.01, 2.D.04, 3.A.04
    1304.21 (c)(1)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vii)
    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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    Setting Up the Environment
    Classroom set up is conducive to cooperative peer interactions.
    Standards:
    12.1, 9.1, 9.4
    2.18, 2.8, 3.1
    2.A.08, 2.D.07, 3.A.04
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Creative Arts, - Art, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, - Knowledge of Families and Communities, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence
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    Sewing Cards and Puzzles
    Children develop fine motor skills through play with sewing cards and puzzles.
    Standards:
    7.4
    2.12, 2.13, 2.15
    2.B.01, 2.C.03, 2.D.03
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
  • Shared Reading (This clip is currently awaiting copyright permission.)
    Standards:
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    Sharing Space
    There's room for everyone to play!
    Standards:
    9.2, 9.4, 9.5
    2.17, 3.5, 3.9
    3.B.05, 3.B.06, 3.C.04, 3.C.04
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(D), 1304.21 (c)(2)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Science, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, - Knowledge of Families and Communities, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
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    Signing In
    Name recognition and writing skills emerge during a morning routine.
    Standards:
    10.2, 10.3, 7.4
    2.13, 2.19, 2.21
    2.C.03, 2.E.03, 2.E.05
    1304.21 (a)(3)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Early Writing, - Alphabet Knowledge, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Snack Helper
    Children work within their classroom community for the benefit of the class.
    Standards:
    11.1, 9.5
    3.4
    3.B.02
    1304.21 (c)(1)(v), 1304.23(c)(7)
    Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving, Physical Health and Development, - Gross Motor Skills
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    Spatial Relationships
    Children play with pattern blocks.
    Standards:
    11.2, 11.3, 8.3
    2.13, 2.26, 3.1
    2.C.03, 2.F.06, 3.A.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (a)(5)(ii)
    Mathematics, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, - Patterns and Measurement
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    Stacking Blocks
    Geometry and pattern recognition emerge during play with blocks.
    Standards:
    11.2, 11.5, 8.2
    2.11, 3.1, 3.12
    2.A.12, 3.A.04, 3.E.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
    Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - 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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    Storytelling
    Ms. Harmon teaches children how to tell stories they create.
    Standards:
    9.5
    2.15, 2.20
    2.D.03, 2.E.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(v)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity
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    Taking Turns
    Boys get a lesson in fairness and turn taking.
    Standards:
    9.1, 9.2, 9.4
    2.12, 2.37, 3.5
    1.D.05, 2.B.01, 2.L.02, 3.B.05
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(D), 1304.21 (c)(1)(iv)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships
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    Teacher Talk
    Letter recognition and positive caregiver interactions occur while sewing letter cards.
    Standards:
    10.2, 9.1, 9.3
    2.12, 2.13, 2.22
    2.B.01, 2.C.03, 2.E.06
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
    Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, - Alphabet Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Concept, - Self Control, - Social Relationships
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    Teaching Self-Help Skills
    An associate helps Kaylie learn to cut her own pancakes.
    Standards:
    7.4, 9.3
    2.13, 3.20, 3.5
    2.C.03, 3.B.05, 3.G.13
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.23(c)
    Social and Emotional Development, - Social Relationships, - Knowledge of Families and Communities, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills, - Health Status and Practices
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    The Before and After Game
    A guessing game develops math and reasoning skills.
    Standards:
    11.1, 11.5, 8.3
    2.23, 2.9, 3.17
    2.A.10, 2.F.02, 3.G.07
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
    Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity
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    The King's Puppy
    Block construction and imaginative play lead to a shape recognition activity.
    Standards:
    10.1, 8.1, 9.3
    2.12, 2.15, 2.16
    2.B.01, 2.D.03, 2.D.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Creative Arts, - Dramatic Play, Social and Emotional Development, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity
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    They Are the Same
    Vocabulary development and one-to-one correspondence are promoted during a geometry activity.
    Standards:
    10.1, 11.1, 9.3
    2.12, 2.23, 2.9
    2.A.10, 2.B.01, 2.F.02
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
    Language Development, - Speaking and Communicating, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Geometry and Spatial Sense, Social and Emotional Development, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence
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    Three Beds and Four People
    Math and fairness present problem solving opportunities.
    Standards:
    11.1, 8.3, 9.3
    2.23, 3.12, 3.17
    2.F.02, 3.E.04, 3.G.07
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iv), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships, Approaches to Learning, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving, Physical Health and Development, - Gross Motor Skills
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    Transition Time
    Lining up from group time incorporates clothing awareness and number recognition.
    Standards:
    9.2
    2.23, 2.7, 3.2
    2.A.07, 2.F.02, 3.A.05
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(C), 1304.21 (a)(3)(ii)
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    Transition Time 2
    A transition activity using a class-made book.
    Standards:
    10.1, 12.2, 7.2
    3.12, 3.2, 3.4
    3.A.02, 3.B.02, 3.E.04
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.21 (a)(3)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(v)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, Creative Arts, - Music
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    Using a Microscope
    Tjaden's curiosity for observing insects is fulfilled with a microscope.
    Standards:
    11.4, 7.2, 8.1
    2.28, 2.30, 2.9
    2.A.10, 2.G.06, 2.H.02
    1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vii)
    Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity
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    Using Descriptive Language
    A tactile and fine motor experience elicits many descriptions about the experience.
    Standards:
    10.1, 7.2, 8.1
    2.15, 2.27, 3.1
    2.D.03, 2.G.02, 3.A.04
    1304.21 (a)(4)(ii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
    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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    Washing Hands
    Children practicing healthy habits.
    Standards:
    7.1
    2.33
    2.K.01
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(B), 1304.22(e)(1)(i)
    Physical Health and Development, - Health Status and Practices
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    Water Table: Full Cup
    Brenton explores the nature of water.
    Standards:
    11.4
    2.27, 2.28, 3.16
    2.G.02, 2.G.06, 3.G.02
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i)
    Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Physical Health and Development, - Fine Motor Skills
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    Water Table: Funnel
    Ms. Wignall helps a child explore the nature of water.
    Standards:
    11.4
    2.12, 2.27, 2.28
    2.B.01, 2.G.02, 2.G.06
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i)
    Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge
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    Weather Graph
    A lesson in comparison related to the weather in November.
    Standards:
    10.1, 11.1, 11.6
    2.25, 2.27, 2.9
    2.A.10, 2.F.05, 2.G.02
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, - Patterns and Measurement
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    What Could You Say?
    A conflict between friends resolved with words.
    Standards:
    9.1, 9.2, 9.4
    2.12, 3.5, 3.6
    2.B.01, 3.B.05, 3.B.06
    1304.21 (a)(3)(i)(D), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iii)
    Social and Emotional Development, - Self Control, - Cooperation, - Social Relationships
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    What Sounds Do You Hear?
    Phonological awareness develops during group time.
    Standards:
    10.1, 10.2
    2.16, 2.19, 2.22
    2.D.04, 2.E.03, 2.E.05
    1304.21 (a)(4)(iii), 1304.21 (a)(4)(iv)
    Literacy, - Phonological Awareness
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    What Will Happen to the Egg?
    Prediction in an experiment with eggs.
    Standards:
    10.1, 11.4, 8.1
    2.28, 2.8, 3.17
    2.A.08, 2.G.06, 3.G.07
    1304.21 (a)(4)(i), 1304.21 (c)(1)(ii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Social and Emotional Development, - Cooperation, Physical Health and Development, - Gross Motor Skills
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    Where's The Fire?
    Dramatic play centered on firefighters.
    Standards:
    10.1, 11.1, 12.3
    2.16, 2.32, 2.39
    2.D.04, 2.J.06, 2.L.04
    1304.21 (a)(1)(iv), 1304.21 (a)(4)(ii)
    Language Development, - Listening and Understanding, - Speaking and Communicating, Literacy, - Print Awareness and Concepts, Mathematics, - Number and Operations, Creative Arts, - Dramatic Play, Social and Emotional Development, - Knowledge of Families and Communities, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity
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    Which One is Missing?
    A game that builds memory and reasoning skills.
    Standards:
    11.5, 7.2, 8.3
    2.28, 2.8, 2.9
    2.A.08, 2.A.10, 2.G.06
    1304.21 (c)(1)(ii), 1304.21 (c)(1)(vi)
    Science, - Scientific Skills and Methods, - Scientific Knowledge, Approaches to Learning, - Initiative and Curiosity, - Engagement and Persistence, - Reasoning and Problem Solving
  • Whole Group Reading (This clip is currently awaiting copyright permission.)
    Standards:

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