HS Early Learning and Development Framework School Readiness Goals Illinois Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Goals GOLD Assessment Tool Indicators of School Readiness LANGUAGE AND LITERACY Literacy Knowledge and Skills Expressive and Receptive Language Acquisition Children will use and understand print as meaningful and organized symbolic communication Children will use and comprehend oral language for conversation and communication while learning increasingly complex and varied language. Children who are DLL will demonstrate increased competency in their home language while developing proficiency in English GOAL 1 Standards 1.A; 1.B; 1.c GOALS 4 & 5 Standards: 4.A, 4.B; 5.A. 17a – Uses and appreciates books 19a – Writes name 19b – Writes to convey meaning 8a. Comprehends language 8b. Follows directions 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 9b. Speaks clearly Uses conventional grammar COGNITION AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Logic and Reasoning Mathematics Logic and Skills Children will begin to develop and demonstrate the ability to remember and connect new and known experiences and information Children will use math regularly and in everyday routines to count, compare, relate, identify patterns, and problem solve Goal 10: Standard A & B 12a – Recognizes and recalls experiences 12b – Makes connections 20a – Counts 20b – Quantifies 21a – Understands spatial relationships 21b – Understand shapes 22 – Compares and measures 23 – Demonstrates knowledge and patterns APPROACHES TO LEARNING
School Readiness Goals Illinois Early Learning Guidelines GOLD Assessment Tool Indicators of School Readiness LANGUAGE AND LITERACY Literacy Knowledge and Skills Expressive and Receptive Language Acquisition Children will begin to learn and demonstrate how print works Children will comprehend and begin to use oral language for conversation and communication while learning increasingly complex and varied language. Children will demonstrate increased receptive and expressive language skills and communication strategies in their home language(s), which may be English or another language Children will enjoy stories and books Children demonstrate the ability to engage with and maintain communication with others Children demonstrate the ability to comprehend both verbal and nonverbal communication Children demonstrate the ability to understand and convey thoughts through both nonverbal and verbal expression Children demonstrate interest in and comprehension of printed materials 17a – Uses and appreciates books 8a. Comprehends language 8b. Follows directions 9a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary 9b. Speaks clearly 9c. Uses conventional grammar COGNITION AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Logic and Reasoning Mathematics Logic and Skills Children will learn and begin to use math concepts during daily routines and experiences Children will use all their senses to explore their environment Children will begin to develop and show their ability to remember and connect new and known experiences and information Children demonstrate the ability to connect pieces of information in understanding objects, ideas, and relationships Children demonstrate an awareness of how objects and people move and fit in space Children demonstrate awareness of quantity, counting, and numbers 12a – Recognizes and recalls experiences 12b – Makes connections 20a – Counts 20b – Quantifies 21a – Understands spatial relationships 21b – Understand shapes 22 – Compares and measures 23 – Demonstrates knowledge and patterns APPROACHES TO LEARNING Approaches to Learning Children will demonstrate positive approaches to learning by showing interest and persistence in varied topics, activities, and materials Children demonstrate interest and eagerness in learning about their world Children attempt a variety of strategies to accomplish tasks 11a – Attends and engages 11b – Persists 11c – Solves problems 11d – Shows curiosity and motivation PHYSICAL WELL BEING AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Children will demonstrate control of large muscles for movement, navigation, and balance Children will demonstrate control of small muscles for purposes such as using utensils and self care Children demonstrate strength, coordination, and controlled use of large muscles Children demonstrate the desire to participate in self-care routines 4. Demonstrates traveling skills 5. Demonstrates balancing skills 6. Demonstrates gross-motor manipulation skills 7a. Uses fingers and hands SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Social and Emotional Children will display levels Children develop identity of 1a. Manages Feelings
Development and Learning Social Relationships Self-Concepts & Self-Efficacy Self-Regulation Emotional and Behavioral Health of attention, emotional regulation, and behavior in the classroom or home setting that are appropriate to their age, situation, and the supports available Children will begin to learn and internalize rules, routines, and directions Children will engage in and maintain positive adult/peer relationships and interactions Children will develop and show a positive sense of self, competence, and an identity that is rooted in their family and culture self Children demonstrate the desire and develop the ability to engage, interact, and build relationships with familiar adults Children demonstrate an awareness of and the ability to identify and express emotions Children demonstrate the emerging ability to manage and adjust behaviors Children engage and interact with other children. 1b. Follows limits and expectations 1c. Takes care of own needs appropriately 2a. Forms relationships with adults 2b. Responds to emotional cues 2c. Interacts with peers 2d. Makes friends 3a. Balances needs and rights of self and others 3b. Solves social problems