Foundation Skills by Age
Physical / Health
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Fine motor development
Gross motor development
Good health practices
Social-emotional
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Awareness of emotions
Social interaction skills
Birth to Three
Communication / Language
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Awareness of difference in sounds
Awareness of print and pictures
Receptive language
Expressive language
Self-regulation
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Self-control
Concentration
Executive function
Cognitive
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Problem-solving
Object inquiry
Three to Five
Language and Literacy
Oral and letter knowledge
Phonological awareness
Print knowledge and Writing
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Science
Inquiry skills
including use of the five senses and tools
knowledge of:
Living things / Life cycles
Animal habitats / Earth and space
Social-emotional
Relationship skills
including Social problem-solving
Emotional knowledge
Perspective- taking
Personal responsibility
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Creative Expression
Appreciation of art, music, drama and dance
knowledge of creative process
Skills that support creative expression
Mathematics
Number knowledge
Geometric and spatial knowledge
Pattern knowledge
Measurement knowledge
Social Studies
Positive sense of self
Appreciation of individuals and family
Knowledge of social and physical environment
Concept of time
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Self-regulation
Self-control of:
behaviors, emotions and thoughts
Concentrate on experiences, self and others
Executive function
Physical Health
Good health practices
Motor development
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