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Thinking

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Physical
DevelopmentGross Motor, Fine

Using senses to
explore the world
around them
Showing curiosity
about objects, events
and people

GROSS MOTOR
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Motor, Self-Help,
and Health
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Demonstrates
progress in motor
growth and
development
Show typical height
and weight
appropriate for age
Rolling over, back
and forth
Cooing and
vocalizing
Develop regular
sleeping habits
Show interest in
people and objects in
direct environment
Demonstrates
beginning signs of

Paying attention
to detail
• Use the language
of thinking: how,
why, I wonder,
change, reflect,
connect.
• Plan linked
experiences that
follow the ideas
children are
really thinking
about
• Making
connections and
noticing patterns
in their
experiences
• Finding new
ways to do things
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Shows
characteristics of
appropriate
health and
development
Show typical
height and weight
appropriate for
age
Demonstrates
cooperation as
they participate in
daily routines
Shows interest in
people and
objects in direct
environment
Develops

Encourage them
to explore and
show your own
interest in
discovering new
things
Encourage openended thinking by
not setting on the
first ideas. For
example, ask:
What else is
possible?
Use concept
maps to represent
thinking
Thinking of ideas
Finding ways to
solve problems

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Demonstrates
characteristics
of appropriate
health and
development
Show typical
height and
weight
appropriate for
age
Uses large
motor skills,
such as running,
jumping,
galloping,
kicking,
throwing,
dancing, and