Aligning Curriculum with the Pre-Kindergarten Standards

PA Pre-K Counts and Keystone STARS require that every program utilize a curriculum that is aligned with Pennsylvanias Learning Standards for Early Childhood. Whether it is locally designed, a published resource, or multiple resources, providers must demonstrate the way in which their materials are linked to the Standards, are comprehensive (focusing on all or most of the key learning areas of development) and age appropriate, using the Standards document that best matches the age of the children. This document provides a clear method to show the alignment of curriculum and the Pre-Kindergarten Standards. An outline of the standards and strands for each section of the Pre-Kindergarten Standards, to be used as a quick-reference guide, is below. After this guide, there is a grid in which curriculum and other resources may be listed to provide a picture of where in the program each standard is addressed. If you need additional assistance with this format, please contact your Regional Key.

Pre-Kindergarten Standards and Strands by Key Learning Area Approaches to Learning

15.1 Constructing and Gathering Knowledge 15.1.1 Curiosity and Initiative 15.1.2 Risk Taking 15.1.3 Stages of Play Organizing and Understanding Information 15.2.1 Engagement, Attention and Persistence 15.2.2 Task Analysis 15.2.4 Reasoning and Problem Solving Applying Knowledge 15.3.1 Creativity, Flexibility and Invention Learning Through Experience 15.4.1 Home-School Identity 15.4.2 Resilience 15.4.3 Culture

15.2

15.3 15.4

Creative Thinking and Expression

9.1 9.1a Production and Performance: Production and Performance: Music and Movement 9.1a.1 Aesthetic Response 9.1a.2 Exploration 9.1a.3 Creation Production and Performance: Dramatic and Performance Play 9.1b.1 Dramatic Expression 9.1b.2 Performance Production and Performance: Visual Arts 9.1c.1 Representation 9.1c.2 Construction 9.1c.3 Personal Connections Historical and Cultural Context of Works in the Arts 9.2.1 Patterns and Themes Critical Response to Works of Art 9.3.1 Critical Response 9.3.2 Identification Aesthetic Response to Works in the Arts 9.4.1 Emotional Response 9.4.2 Identification

9.1b 9.1c

9.2 9.3 9.4

Mathematical Thinking and Expression

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Numbers, Number Systems and Number Relationships

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2.2

2.3

2.4 2.5 2.6

2.7 2.8

2.9

2.1.1 Count and Compare Numbers 2.1.2 Represent Numbers in Equivalent Forms 2.1.3 Concepts of Numbers and Relationships 2.1.6 Concepts and Applications of Operations Computation and Estimation 2.2.1 Fluency in Basic Facts 2.2.2 Computation 2.2.4 Numerical Estimation Measurement and Estimation 2.3.1 Concepts of Measurement 2.3.2 Units and Tools of Measurement 2.3.4 Conversions 2.3.6 Measurement and Estimation Mathematical Reasoning and Connections 2.4.1 Reasoning Mathematical Problem Solving and Communication 2.5.1 Problem Solving 2.5.2 Communication Statistics and Data Analysis 2.6.1 Collection of Data 2.6.2 Organization and Display of Data 2.6.3 Numerical Summaries 2.6.5 Interpretation of Data Probability and Predictions 2.7.1 Calculate Probabilities 2.7.3 Representations of Probabilities Algebra and Functions 2.8.1 Algebraic Properties 2.8.2 Algebraic Manipulations 2.8.3 Patterns Geometry 2.9.1 Definitions, Properties and Relations 2.9.2 Transformations and Symmetry 2.9.3 Coordinate Geometry

Scientific Thinking and Technology

3.1 3.1a Biological Sciences Biological Sciences: Living and Non-Living Organisms 3.1a.1 Common Characteristics of Life 3.1a.3 Life Cycles 3.1a.5 Form and Function 3.1a.8 Unifying Themes 3.1a.9 Science as Inquiry Biological Sciences: Genetics 3.1b.1 Heredity 3.1b.2 Reproduction 3.1b.5 Unifying Themes Biological Sciences: Evolution 3.1c.2 Adaptation 3.1c.3 Unifying Themes 3.1c.4 Science as Inquiry Physical Sciences Physical Sciences: Chemistry 3.2a.1 Properties of Matter 3.2a.2 Structure of Matter 3.2a.4 Reactions Physical Sciences: Physics 3.2b.1 Force and Motion of Particles and Rigid Bodies 3.2b.2 Energy Storage and Transformations: Conservation Laws 3.2b.4 Electrical and Magnetic Energy
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3.1b

3.1c

3.2 3.2a

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3.2b.5 Nature of Waves and Sound 3.2b.6 Unifying Themes 3.2b.7 Science as Inquiry 3.3 Earth and Space Sciences 3.3a. Earth and Space Sciences: Earth Structure, Processes and Cycles 3.3a.1 Earth Features and the Processes that Change It 3.3a.2 Earths Resources and Materials 3.3a.4 Water 3.3a.5 Weather and Climate 3.3a.6 Unifying Themes 3.3b Earth and Space Sciences: Origin and Evolution of the Universe 3.3b.1 Composition and Structure 3.4 Technology: Exploration, Inquiry and Invention 3.4a Technology: Exploration, Inquiry and Invention: Scope of Technology 3.4a.1 Characteristics of Technology 3.4a.3 Technology Connections 3.4c Technology: Exploration, Inquiry and Invention: Technology and Engineering Design 3.4c.1 Design Attributes 3.4e Technology: Exploration, Inquiry and Invention: The Design World 3.4e.1 Medical Technologies 3.4e.3 Energy and Power Technologies 3.4e.4 Information and Communication Technologies 3.4e.5 Transportation Technologies 3.4e.7 Construction Technologies

Environment and Ecology

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9

Watersheds and Wetlands Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources Environmental Health Agriculture and Society Ecosystems and their Interactions Threatened, Endangered and Extinct Species Humans and the Environment Environmental Laws and Regulations

Social Studies Thinking

5.1 5.2 Principles and Documents of Government 5.1.1 Sources, Purpose and Functions of Law Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship 5.2.1 Civic Rights, Responsibilities and Duties 5.2.2 Sources and Resolution of Conflict 5.2.3 Political Leadership and Public Service Economic Systems 6.1.2 Traditional, Command and Market Economies 6.1.3 Measures of Economies Markets and the Functions of Government 6.2.3 Function of Money 6.2.5 Changes in Supply and Demand Scarcity and Choice 6.3.1 Scarcity and Limited Resources 6.3.3 Allocation of Resources Work and Earnings 6.5.1 Factors Influencing Wages 6.5.3 Types of Businesses 6.5.7 Costs and Benefits of Saving Basic Geographic Literacy 7.1.1 Geographic Tools 7.1.2 Places and Regions Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions 7.2.1 Physical Characteristics
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6.1 6.2 6.3 6.5

7.1 7.2
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Human Characteristics of Places and Regions 7.3.1 Human Characteristics Interactions Between People and the Environment 7.4.1 Impact of Physical Systems on People 7.4.2 Impact of People on Physical Systems Historical Analysis and Skills Development 8.1.1 Continuity and Change Over Time 8.1.2 Historical Comprehension and Interpretation 8.1.3 Research

Health, Wellness and Physical Development

10.1-3 Health and Safe Practices 10.1-3.1 Fundamentals of Good Health 10.1-3.2 Body Awareness 10.1-3.3 Safe Practices 10.1-3.4 Nutrition 10.4 Physical Activity: Gross Motor Coordination 10.4.1 Control and Coordination 10.4.3 Balance and Strength 10.5 Concepts, Principles and Strategies of Movement: Fine Motor Development 10.5.1 Strength, Coordination and Muscle Control 10.5.2 Eye/Hand Coordination 10.5.3 Use of Tools

Language and Literacy

1.1 Learning to Read Independently 1.1.1 Purposes for Reading 1.1.2 Word Recognition Skills 1.1.3 Vocabulary Development 1.1.4 Comprehension and Interpretation 1.1.5 Fluency Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Text 1.2.1 Text Analysis and Evaluation 1.2.2 Text Organization 1.2.3 Fact and Opinion 1.2.5 Inferences Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 1.3.1 Analysis and Evaluation 1.3.2 Literary Genres 1.3.3 Literary Elements 1.3.4 Literary Devices Types of Writing 1.4.1 Narrative 1.4.2 Informational Quality of Writing 1.5.1 Focus 1.5.2 Content 1.5.3 Organization 1.5.6 Convention Speaking and Listening 1.6.1 Discussion 1.6.2 Listening Skills 1.6.3 Discussion 1.6.4 Presentation Characteristics and Functions of the English Language 1.7.1 Communicating in More Than One Language
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1.2

1.3

1.4 1.5

1.6

1.7

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Research 1.8.1 Inquiry Based Process 1.8.2 Location Information and Citing Sources 1.8.3 Organization and Production of Final Product 1.9.1 Media and Technology Resources

Partnerships for Learning

20.1 Connections: Shared Understanding of Family and School Values, Philosophies and Cultures 20.1.1 Information Exchange 20.1.2 Home to School Connections 20.1.3 School to Home Connections Family Engagement 20.2.1 Shared Governance of Decision-Making 20.2.2 Special Events and Activities Supporting Childrens Learning 20.3.1 Screening and Assessment 20.3.2 Goal Development 20.3.3 Ongoing Progress Review 20.3.4 Community Supports Transition 20.4.1 Program Entry 20.4.2 Program Exit 20.4.3 Community Connections

20.2 20.3

20.4

Social and Emotional Development

25.1 Self Concept (Identity) 25.1.1 Self Awareness 25.1.2 Understanding Emotions 25.1.3 Competence Self Regulation 25.2.1 Emotional Regulation 25.2.2 Behavioral Regulation Pro-Social Relationships with Adults 25.3.1 Trust 25.3.2 Attachment Pro-Social Relationships with Peers 25.4.1 Social Identity 25.4.2 Respect and Empathy

25.2 25.3 25.4

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Alignment Grid Pre-Kindergarten Standards

Learning Standard Approaches to Learning 15.1 Constructing and Gathering Knowledge Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

15.2 Organizing and Understanding Information

15.3 Applying Knowledge

15.4 Learning Through Experience

Creative Thinking and Expression 9.1a Production and Performance: Music and Movement

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Learning Standard 9.1b Production and Performance: Dramatic and Performance Play

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

9.1c Production and Performance: Visual Arts

9.2 Historical and Cultural Context of Works in the Arts

9.3 Critical Response to Works of Art

9.4 Aesthetic Response to Works in the Arts

Mathematical Thinking and Expression 2.1 Numbers, Number Systems and Number Relationships

2.2 Computation and Estimation

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Learning Standard 2.3 Measurement and Estimation

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

2.4 Mathematical Reasoning and Connections

2.5 Mathematical Problem Solving and Communication

2.6 Statistics and Data Analysis

2.7 Probability and Predictions

2.8 Algebra and Functions

2.9 Geometry

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Learning Standard Scientific Thinking and Technology 3.1a Biological Sciences: Living and Non-Living Organisms

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

3.1b Biological Sciences: Genetics

3.1c Biological Sciences: Evolution

3.2a Physical Sciences: Chemistry

3.2b Physical Sciences: Physics

3.3a Earth and Space Sciences: Earth Structure, Processes and Cycles

3.3b Earth and Space Sciences: Origin And Evolution of the Universe

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Learning Standard 3.4a Technology: Exploration, Inquiry and Invention: Scope of Technology

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

3.4c Technology: Exploration, Inquiry and Invention: Technology and Engineering Design

3.4e Technology: Exploration, Inquiry and Invention: The Design World

Environment and Ecology 4.1 Watersheds and Wetlands

4.2 Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

4.3 Environmental Health

4.4 Agriculture and Society

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Learning Standard 4.6 Ecosystems and their Interactions

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

4.7 Threatened, Endangered and Extinct Species

4.8 Humans and the Environment

4.9 Environmental Laws and Regulations

Social Studies Thinking 5.1 Principles and Documents of Government

5.2 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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Learning Standard 6.1 Economic Systems

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

6.2 Markets and the Functions of Government

6.3 Scarcity and Choice

6.5 Work and Earnings

7.1 Basic Geographic Literacy

7.2 Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions

7.3 Human Characteristics of Places and Regions

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Learning Standard 7.4 Interactions Between People and the Environment

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

8.1 Historical Analysis and Skills Development

Health, Wellness and Safe Practices 10.1-3 Health and Safe Practices

10.4 Physical Activity: Gross Motor Coordination

10.5 Concepts, Principles and Strategies of Movement: Fine Motor Development

Language and Literacy 1.1 Learning to Read Independently

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Learning Standard 1.2 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Text

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature

1.4 Types of Writing

1.5 Quality of Writing

1.6 Speaking and Listening

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Learning Standard 1.7 Characteristics and Functions of the English Language

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

1.8 Research

Partnerships for Learning 20.1 Connections: Shared Understanding of Family and School Values, Philosophies and Cultures

20.2 Family Engagement

20.3 Supporting Childrens Learning

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Learning Standard 20.4 Transition

Where Standard Is Covered in Curriculum

Where Standard Is Addressed in other Resources

Social and Emotional Development 25.1 Self Concept (Identity)

25.2 Self Regulation

25.3 Pro-Social Relationships with Adults

25.4 Pro-Social Relationships with Peers

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