New Jersey Student Learning Standards (Infant)

Main Criteria: New Jersey Student Learning Standards
Secondary Criteria: ReadyRosie
Subject: Early Childhood Education
Grades: Ages Birth to 12 months, Ages 13 to 24 months, Ages 25 to 36 months
Correlation Options: Show Correlated

New Jersey Student Learning Standards
Early Childhood Education
Grade: Ages Birth to 12 months - Adopted: 2013
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.1.1.Engages in behaviors that build relationships with familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
How can I make music part of our day?
Me in the Mirror
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tummy Talk
Two on Me and You
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.1.2.Shows preference for familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
That's My Name
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.1.3.Reacts to unfamiliar adults.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.1.5.Shows emotional connection and attachment to others.

ReadyRosie
That's My Name
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of trust and emotional security:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.2.1.Listens intently to familiar voices.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.2.2.Follows movement of caregiver about the room with his/her eyes.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.2.3.Accepts comfort by familiar caregiver when tired, hungry or upset.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.2.4.Responds with smiles and cooing when picked up by familiar caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.2.5.Avoids eye contact with strange adults.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Do You See Me?
Me in the Mirror
Pattern Play
Self Talk
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
Which Toy?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.2.6.Reaches for caregiver’s face while being held for feeding.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.1.2.7.Looks for familiar caregiver when tired, hungry or upset.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.2.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.2.1.1.Expresses feelings and emotions through facial expressions, sounds, gestures or words.

ReadyRosie
Snuggle Close
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.2.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-awareness:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.2.2.1.Stares at own hands or feet as they move.

ReadyRosie
Kicking Paper
Piggy Toes
Roll Over
Strong Legs
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.2.2.4.Attends to other people’s faces and pictures or drawings of faces.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.3.1.1.Begins to manage own actions, emotions and behavior.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.3.1.2.Develops ability to cope with stress and strong emotions.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.3.1.3.Begins to understand simple routines, rules or limitations.

ReadyRosie
How do I get my child to______?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.3.2.1.Expects a response from a caregiver when crying or upset.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.3.2.3.Stops crying when held and gently rocked or talked to by familiar caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.3.2.5.Looks for familiar caregiver, favorite toy or blanket.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.3.2.6.Opens mouth for spoon while being fed by caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Snuggle Close
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.4.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.4.1.1.Shows interest in and awareness of peers and adults.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.4.1.2.Responds to and interacts with other peers and adults.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
How can I make music part of our day?
Me in the Mirror
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tummy Talk
Two on Me and You
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.4.1.5.Uses social interactions, facial expressions, gestures or words to express feelings, needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Snuggle Close
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.I.4.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.I.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of relationships with Peers and Adults:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.4.2.1.Watches other infants and toddlers from a distance.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.4.2.2.Quiets down and smiles when he/she hears own name spoken by familiar person.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.4.2.4.Vocalizes and gets excited when near other infants and toddlers.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.I.4.2.6.Imitates facial expressions during games with caregiver and other infants and toddlers.

ReadyRosie
Snuggle Close
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.II.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.1.1.Shows interest in and actively explores the environment.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.1.2.Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.1.3.Seeks to discover and learn new things.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.II.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of curiosity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.2.1.Watches bright or flickering lights.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.2.2.Shows interest in caregiver’s face.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.2.3.Quiets while listening to a new sound.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.2.5.Turns in direction of the source of people’s voices.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.1.2.6.Reaches for and explores new toys or objects.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.II.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.1.1.Attends to and tries to reproduce interesting events.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.1.2.Maintains social contact by continuing to engage with caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
How can I make music part of our day?
Me in the Mirror
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tummy Talk
Two on Me and You
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.1.3.Attempts challenging tasks with or without adult help.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.1.4.Explores thoroughly and tries to solve problems even when encountering obstacles.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Supported Standing
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.II.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of persistence:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.2.1.Makes and maintains eye contact while being held for feeding.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Me in the Mirror
Pattern Play
Self Talk
Sing to Your Baby
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.2.2.Watches and then imitates facial expressions.

ReadyRosie
Snuggle Close
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.2.3.Finds ways to bring hand to mouth even when hand is covered by a blanket or clothing.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Piggy Toes
Roll Over
Strong Legs
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.2.4.Splashes water in tub with hand and repeats action.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Kicking Paper
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.2.5.Tries to reach a toy hanging from a high chair.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.2.2.6.Tries to move bottle, cries, or touches adult when bottle is empty.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.II.3.Creativity - Developing ability to invent and try new things
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.II.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of creativity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.3.2.1.Notices changes in the environment such as having a visitor, seeing a new person or seeing a new picture on the wall.

ReadyRosie
How can I help my child with separation?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.3.2.2.Shows interest in new activities or experiences.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.II.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.4.1.1.Shows initiative by engaging others in interaction.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
How can I make music part of our day?
Me in the Mirror
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tummy Talk
Two on Me and You
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.4.1.2.Takes action without being directed by others.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.II.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of initiative:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.4.2.1.Vocalizes or makes noise to attract caregiver’s attention.

ReadyRosie
That's My Name
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.4.2.2.Moves to reach a toy or other object in order to play with it.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.II.4.2.3.Uses facial expressions, sounds or gestures to show likes or dislikes.

ReadyRosie
Snuggle Close
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.III.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.III.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.1.1.3.Responds to verbal communication of others.

ReadyRosie
Lunchtime Language
Self Talk
Tummy Talk
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.III.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.III.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of listening and understanding:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.1.2.1.Responds to a familiar voice or sound by turning head in the direction of the voice or sound.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.1.2.2.Quiets down or gets excited when he/she hears familiar voices.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.1.2.3.Smiles when spoken to or when greeted with a smiling face.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.1.2.5.Responds to tone of voice, such as becoming excited or soothed when someone engages him/her in conversation.

ReadyRosie
Tips for storytelling: Using your voice
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.III.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.III.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.2.1.1.Uses sounds, gestures or actions to express needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.2.1.2.Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs or words to communicate.

ReadyRosie
Grocery List
Lunchtime Language
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.2.1.3.Imitates sounds, gestures, signs, words or phrases.

ReadyRosie
Grocery List
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.III.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.III.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of communicating and speaking:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.2.2.2.Makes sounds of pleasure and/or discomfort when caregiver is present.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.2.2.5.Smiles or vocalizes to initiate social contact with familiar caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
How can I make music part of our day?
Me in the Mirror
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tummy Talk
Two on Me and You
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.2.2.6.Takes turns by making sounds or gestures in response to adult talking with him/her.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
How can I make music part of our day?
Me in the Mirror
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tummy Talk
Two on Me and You
Which Toy?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.III.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.III.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.3.1.1.Shows interest in songs, rhymes and stories.

ReadyRosie
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions
Piggy Toes
Sing to Your Baby
Why should I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.3.1.2.Shows interest in photos, pictures and drawings.

ReadyRosie
Animal Noises
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.III.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.III.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of emergent literacy:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.3.2.1.Kicks feet or moves arms in response to rhythm of music.

ReadyRosie
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.3.2.2.Looks at and attends to pictures of other babies or faces.

ReadyRosie
Animal Noises
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.3.2.3.Looks at books and pats the pictures.

ReadyRosie
Animal Noises
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.3.2.4.Listens and attends to repetitions of familiar words, signs, songs or rhymes in home language.

ReadyRosie
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions
Lunchtime Language
Piggy Toes
Self Talk
Sing to Your Baby
Tummy Talk
Why should I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.III.3.2.5.Hits buttons with pictures on toys to hear or reproduce sounds.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Kicking Paper
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.IV.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.1.1.Pays attention to people and objects.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.1.2.Uses senses to explore people, objects and the environment.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Two on Me and You
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.1.3.Attends to colors, shapes, patterns or pictures Shows interest and curiosity in new people and objects.

ReadyRosie
Animal Noises
Do You See Me?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.1.4.Makes things happen and watches for results or repeats action.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Kicking Paper
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.IV.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of exploration and discovery:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.2.1.Focuses on caregiver’s voice or face during feeding times.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.2.3.Puts almost everything in his/her mouth to explore, touch and taste.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Table Taps
Touch and Taste
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.2.4.Turns head and follows with his/her eyes when a new person enters the room.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.2.5.Explores own body and looks at hands and feet when they move.

ReadyRosie
Kicking Paper
Piggy Toes
Roll Over
Strong Legs
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.1.2.7.Swipes or kicks at toy above the crib and repeats actions to make it move again and again.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Kicking Paper
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.IV.2.Memory - Ability to process, retain and recall information
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.IV.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of memory:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.2.2.3.Vocalizes and coos when caregiver is talking to baby or using familiar cooing sounds.

ReadyRosie
Baby Massage
Behavior is a form of communication
Snuggle Close
Tips for bonding with your baby
What Comes after Two?
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.IV.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.1.1.Experiments with different uses for objects.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.1.2.Shows imagination and creativity in solving problems.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Supported Standing
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.1.3.Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Kicking Paper
Supported Standing
Touch and Taste
Which Toy?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.1.4.Applies knowledge to new situations.

ReadyRosie
Do You See Me?
Supported Standing
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.IV.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of problem solving:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.2.1.Bangs spoon on table and then attracts attention of caregiver.

ReadyRosie
That's My Name
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.2.2.Hits, shakes or kicks toy to make and/or reproduce sounds.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Kicking Paper
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.2.4.Moves body up and down to get caregiver to continue bouncing him/her on caregiver’s knee.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Kicking Paper
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.3.2.5.Drops toy repeatedly and waits for someone to pick it up.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Kicking Paper
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.IV.4.Imitation and Symbolic Play - Copying the sounds, gestures or behaviors of others and using objects to represent something else during play
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.IV.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of imitation and symbolic play:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.IV.4.2.4.Coos, squeals or laughs when familiar caregiver talks and plays games with him/her.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
How can I make music part of our day?
Me in the Mirror
Sing to Your Baby
Snuggle Close
Tummy Talk
Two on Me and You
Which Toy?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.V.1.Gross Motor Development - Body movements and skills that involve the arms and legs or the whole body
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.V.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show gross motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.1.2.2.Holds head up or turns head from side to side when placed on stomach.

ReadyRosie
Kicking Paper
Piggy Toes
Roll Over
Strong Legs
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.V.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.1.1.Uses hands or feet to manipulate objects and make contact with people.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
Touch and Taste
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.1.2.Develops small muscle control and coordination.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
Touch and Taste
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.1.3.Demonstrates integration of the senses.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
Two on Me and You
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.1.4.Uses different actions on objects.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
Touch and Taste
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.1.5.Controls small muscles in hands when doing simple tasks.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
Touch and Taste
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Infants – Birth to 9 months)
STRAND YI.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers
CONTENT STATEMENT YI.V.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show fine motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.2.3.Looks at an object in his/her hand while bringing it to mouth.

ReadyRosie
Bath Time Fun
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.2.4.Looks at brightly colored socks while moving or kicking feet.

ReadyRosie
Kicking Paper
Piggy Toes
Roll Over
Strong Legs
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YI.V.2.2.6.Claps hands when imitating others or to show emotion.

ReadyRosie
Grasp and Grab
Touch and Taste

New Jersey Student Learning Standards
Early Childhood Education
Grade: Ages 13 to 24 months - Adopted: 2013
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.1.1.Engages in behaviors that build relationships with familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.1.2.Shows preference for familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.1.3.Reacts to unfamiliar adults.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.1.5.Shows emotional connection and attachment to others.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of trust and emotional security:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.2.1.Greets familiar caregiver with a look, smile or hug.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.2.2.Cries when left with a new caregiver, but may respond to soothing words, holding and other forms of comfort.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.2.3.Prefers comfort from familiar adult when he/she is tired or hungry.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.2.4.Clings to caregiver when unfamiliar adult approaches.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.1.2.6.Calls for “Mama” or familiar person when in a new situation.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.2.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.2.1.1.Expresses feelings and emotions through facial expressions, sounds, gestures or words.

ReadyRosie
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.2.1.3.Shows confidence in increasing abilities.

ReadyRosie
Happy Birthday to You
Point and Learn
This or That
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.2.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-awareness:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.2.2.1.Expresses emotions, such as sadness, happiness, anger and surprise.

ReadyRosie
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.2.2.3.Shows preferences for particular toys, blankets or other objects.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.2.2.4.Brings a ball over to caregiver and another infant to start a game.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
Tea Party
This or That
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.1.1.Begins to manage own actions, emotions and behavior.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.1.2.Develops ability to cope with stress and strong emotions.

ReadyRosie
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.1.3.Begins to understand simple routines, rules or limitations.

ReadyRosie
How do I get my child to______?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Let's Get Dressed
Shoe Search
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.2.1.Sucks on his/her fingers or thumb to calm self when he/she is upset or when in new or stressful situations.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.2.2.Moves arms, legs or body to get own bottle or toys.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.2.3.Begins to understand what “No” means, but may not be able to stop the behavior.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Is my child overscheduled?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.2.4.Holds own bottle or feeds self with fingers.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.3.2.5.Copes with stress by playing with familiar toys in a favorite spot.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.4.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.1.1.Shows interest in and awareness of peers and adults.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.1.2.Responds to and interacts with other peers and adults.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.1.4.Begins to show care and concern for others.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.1.5.Uses social interactions, facial expressions, gestures or words to express feelings, needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Reading Emotions
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.1.6.Begins to use imitation or pretend play to learn and practice new roles and relationships.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.I.4.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.I.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of relationships with Peers and Adults:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.2.1.Reaches out to touch another’s face or hair.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.2.5.Points to or asks for cup, spoon or other objects that other infants or toddlers have.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.I.4.2.6.Holds and rocks a baby doll and pretends to feed it food.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.1.1.Shows interest in and actively explores the environment.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.1.2.Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.1.3.Seeks to discover and learn new things.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of curiosity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.2.1.Moves after and tries to reach a ball or other toy that rolls under a chair or table.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Kick With Me
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.2.2.Explores new objects by feeling, shaking, turning over, mouthing or other actions.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Flying with Mom
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.2.3.Explores boxes, pots and pans or other household objects that are available.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.2.4.Tries to push or pull a toy while moving or walking.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.1.2.5.Lifts flap in a book to see what picture is underneath.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.1.1.Attends to and tries to reproduce interesting events.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.1.2.Maintains social contact by continuing to engage with caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.1.3.Attempts challenging tasks with or without adult help.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.1.4.Explores thoroughly and tries to solve problems even when encountering obstacles.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Dump and Pick Up
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of persistence:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.2.1.Reaches for caregiver’s hands to continue game of “Peek-a-boo” or “Pat-a-Cake.”

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.2.2.Looks for toy dropped from a crib or table.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.2.4.Looks out the window and waits for a familiar caregiver to return.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.2.5.Tries to get food to mouth using fingers or a spoon.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.2.2.6.Uses several different ways to try to get a toy when it is out of reach.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.3.Creativity - Developing ability to invent and try new things
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.3.1.3.Uses imagination in playful, silly or messy ways.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.3.Creativity - Developing ability to invent and try new things
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of creativity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.3.2.2.Pushes water around with hand on high chair tray or table.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.3.2.3.Bangs on pots and pans with a spoon to make noise and then tries the same action on other objects.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.3.2.4.Imitates sounds that animals make while playing with animal puppets.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.4.1.1.Shows initiative by engaging others in interaction.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.4.1.2.Takes action without being directed by others.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.II.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of initiative:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.4.2.1.Lifts arms up in order to be picked up by caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.4.2.2.Picks up cup to drink or reaches for spoon at feeding time.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.4.2.3.Gets a favorite book and brings to caregiver to read.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.4.2.4.Shows dislike for certain foods or drinks.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Snack Time Speech
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.II.4.2.5.Demonstrates a preference for certain toys or activities.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
This or That
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.III.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.III.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.1.1.3.Responds to verbal communication of others.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Point and Learn
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Talk and Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.1.1.5.Understands gestures, words, phrases or questions.

ReadyRosie
Why should we tell family stories?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.III.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.III.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of listening and understanding:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.1.2.3.Responds with gestures or words when asked if he/she wants to eat or play.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Point and Learn
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Talk and Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.1.2.4.Responds with gestures or words to simple requests or questions.

ReadyRosie
Why should we tell family stories?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.1.2.5.Lifts arms when caregiver gestures or says “Up” while picking up baby.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Point and Learn
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Talk and Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.1.2.6.Looks for ball when asked, “Where is the ball?”

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Point and Learn
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Talk and Play
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.III.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.III.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.1.1.Uses sounds, gestures or actions to express needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.1.2.Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs or words to communicate.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.1.4.Uses sounds, signs, words or phrases for a variety of purposes.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.III.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.III.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of communicating and speaking:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.2.1.Produces own sounds or babbles either by self or in response to others talking to him/her.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Color Toys
Find a Match
Grocery Store I Spy
Point and Learn
Talk and Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.2.3.Uses words or signs, such as “Bottle,” “Up” or “More,” when he/she wants something.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.2.4.Communicates the name or sign for familiar objects, animals or people.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.2.5.Has a vocabulary of 10-20 words in home language or uses 10-20 signs consistently by 18months.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.2.2.6.Responds to questions or simple requests with either a non-verbal or verbal answer.

ReadyRosie
Why should we tell family stories?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.III.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.III.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.3.1.1.Shows interest in songs, rhymes and stories.

ReadyRosie
Clap and Swing
Happy Birthday to You
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions
Move While you Sing
Move to to the Music
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Where is Thumbkin?
Why should I sing to my baby?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.III.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.III.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of emergent literacy:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.3.2.1.Makes some motions for “Pat-a-Cake” and other familiar rhymes and finger plays in home language.

ReadyRosie
Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.3.2.2.Points at, names or signs objects, animals or people in photos, pictures and drawings.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.3.2.3.Sings or joins in on familiar songs with caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Clap and Swing
Happy Birthday to You
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions
Move While you Sing
Move to to the Music
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Where is Thumbkin?
Why should I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.III.3.2.4.Turns pages of books, looks at the pictures and uses sounds, signs or words.

ReadyRosie
Look at the Book
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.1.1.2.Uses senses to explore people, objects and the environment.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Flying with Mom
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.1.1.3.Attends to colors, shapes, patterns or pictures.

ReadyRosie
Find a Match
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.1.1.5.Makes things happen and watches for results or repeats action.

ReadyRosie
Dump and Pick Up
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of exploration and discovery:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.1.2.3.Puts shapes in a shape box with openings, matching colors and/or shapes.

ReadyRosie
Find a Match
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.1.2.4.Reaches for adult hands to continue a game of “Peek-a boo.”

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.1.2.5.Pushes a button to turn a toy on or off to start or stop an action and may repeat the action.

ReadyRosie
Dump and Pick Up
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.2.Memory - Ability to process, retain and recall information
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.1.1.Shows ability to acquire new information and use it at a later time.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.1.2.Recognizes familiar people, places and things.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.1.3.Recalls and uses information in new situations.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.1.4.Searches for missing or hidden objects.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.2.Memory - Ability to process, retain and recall information
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of memory:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.2.2.Uses a blanket to cover or hide a stuffed toy or doll.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.2.3.Tries to follow a cat or dog hiding under a chair or table.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.2.4.Looks for missing toy, when asked, “Where is the ball?”

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.2.5.Looks out the window and waits for a familiar caregiver to return.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.2.2.6.Says or signs “Dada” or “Mama” when hears car sounds outside.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.1.1.Experiments with different uses for objects.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.1.2.Shows imagination and creativity in solving problems.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Dump and Pick Up
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.1.3.Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Dump and Pick Up
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.1.4.Applies knowledge to new situations.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of problem solving:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.2.1.Uses a spoon to bang on the dishes on a table to make noise.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Dump and Pick Up
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.2.2.Uses a string to pull a toy into the crib or over to him/her.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Dump and Pick Up
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.2.3.Tries many different ways, such as poking with fingers, shaking or dumping to get clothespins out of a bottle.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Dump and Pick Up
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.3.2.4.Gets an adult and leads him/her in order to obtain a cookie or bottle on a counter.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Dump and Pick Up
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.4.Imitation and Symbolic Play - Copying the sounds, gestures or behaviors of others and using objects to represent something else during play
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.4.1.1.Observes and imitates sounds, gestures or behavior.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.4.1.3.Uses imitation or pretend play to express creativity and imagination.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.IV.4.Imitation and Symbolic Play - Copying the sounds, gestures or behaviors of others and using objects to represent something else during play
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.IV.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of imitation and symbolic play:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.4.2.2.Imitates adults by using a cloth to wipe the table after eating.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.4.2.3.Pretends to comb or brush his/her hair using his/her hand or fingers.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.IV.4.2.4.Pretends to feed doll or stuffed animal with his/her bottle or food.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.V.1.Gross Motor Development - Body movements and skills that involve the arms and legs or the whole body
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.V.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.1.1.1.Moves body, arms and legs with coordination.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.1.1.2.Demonstrates large muscle balance, stability, control and coordination.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.1.1.3.Develops increasing ability to change positions and move body from place to place.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.1.1.4.Moves body with purpose to achieve a goal.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.V.1.Gross Motor Development - Body movements and skills that involve the arms and legs or the whole body
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.V.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show gross motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.1.2.1.Sits by self and maintains balance while playing with a toy.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.1.2.3.Scoots on bottom using legs to help move from place to place.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.1.2.5.Walks while holding onto furniture or people and later walks alone.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers.
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.V.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.1.1.Uses hands or feet to manipulate objects and make contact with people.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.1.2.Develops small muscle control and coordination.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.1.3.Demonstrates integration of the senses.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Flying with Mom
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.1.4.Uses different actions on objects.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.1.5.Controls small muscles in hands when doing simple tasks.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers.
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.V.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show fine motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.2.1.Transfers a block or other toy from hand to hand.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.2.3.Uses pincer grasp with thumb and forefinger together to pick up small objects.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.2.4.Holds string and pulls toy while standing or walking.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.2.2.6.Drops or throws balls and other objects while sitting or standing.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Kick With Me
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OI.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Infants – 8 to 18 months)
STRAND OI.V.3.Physical Health and Well-Being - Physical growth and basic health needs, contributing to positive feelings and attitudes
CONTENT STATEMENT OI.V.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of physical health and well-being:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OI.V.3.2.5.Feeds self some finger foods while sitting.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.1.1.Engages in behaviors that build relationships with familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.1.3.Reacts to unfamiliar adults.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.1.4.Seeks ways to find comfort in new situations.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of trust and emotional security:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.2.2.Looks for or asks for “Mommy” when he/she falls down or gets hurt.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.2.3.Greets a familiar caregiver with enthusiasm.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.2.4.Reaches for familiar caregiver when an unfamiliar adult approaches.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.2.5.Watches from a distance before approaching a new visitor.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.2.6.Seeks contact with familiar adult when exploring a new situation.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.2.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.2.1.1.Expresses feelings and emotions through facial expressions, sounds, gestures or words.

ReadyRosie
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.2.1.2.Begins to develop awareness of self as separate from others.

ReadyRosie
Happy Birthday to You
Point and Learn
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.2.1.3.Shows confidence in increasing abilities.

ReadyRosie
Happy Birthday to You
Point and Learn
This or That
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.2.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-awareness:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.2.2.1.Recognizes and acknowledges some of own emotions, such as, “Are you sad?” or “Are you happy?”

ReadyRosie
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.2.2.2.Can identify eyes, nose, mouth or other body parts and can also point to them on others.

ReadyRosie
Flying with Mom
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Kick With Me
Point and Learn
Pop Go the Bubbles
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.2.2.3.Calls self by name or comes when called by name.

ReadyRosie
Happy Birthday to You
Point and Learn
This or That
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.1.1.Begins to manage own actions, emotions and behavior.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Is my child overscheduled?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.1.2.Develops ability to cope with stress and strong emotions.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Is my child overscheduled?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.1.3.3.Begins to understand simple routines, rules or limitations.

ReadyRosie
How do I get my child to______?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Let's Get Dressed
Shoe Search
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.2.3.Claps hands and shows others after completing a puzzle and then waits for a response from others.

ReadyRosie
Happy Birthday to You
Point and Learn
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.2.5.Follows simple one-step directions, such as, “Get your shoes.”

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Talk and Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.2.6.Shows distress or gets upset when familiar routines are disrupted.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.3.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.1.2.Responds to and interacts with other peers and adults.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.1.5.Uses social interactions, facial expressions, gestures or words to express feelings, needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Reading Emotions
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.1.6.Begins to use imitation or pretend play to learn and practice new roles and relationships.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.I.3.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of relationships with Peers and Adults:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.2.1.Knows the names of some other children and some adults.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.2.5.Imitates actions or behaviors of other toddlers at the playground.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.I.3.2.6.Imitates tasks, such as wiping the table, when he/she sees others doing the activity.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.1.1.Shows interest in and actively explores the environment.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.1.2.Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.1.3.Seeks to discover and learn new things.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of curiosity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.1.Expresses interest in what makes a toy wind-up car go and experiments with different ways to make it move.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.2.Points to unfamiliar object in a picture book and looks to caregiver to name it.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Look at the Book
Reading Emotions
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.3.Pokes fingers into the mud or sand to make holes or designs.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.5.Wants to help with tasks such as making cookies or planting flowers.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.1.1.Attends to and tries to reproduce interesting events.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.1.2.Maintains social contact by continuing to engage with caregiver.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.1.3.Attempts challenging tasks with or without adult help.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.4.Explores thoroughly and tries to solve problems even when encountering obstacles.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Dump and Pick Up
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of persistence:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.1.Empties the entire toy box while looking for a favorite toy.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.4.Continues to feed self even when having difficulty keeping the food on the spoon.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.5.Waits at the window to wave “bye-bye” when family member leaves and returns to see if they are back.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.3.Creativity - Developing ability to invent and try new things
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.1.3.Uses imagination in playful, silly or messy ways.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.3.Creativity - Developing ability to invent and try new things
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of creativity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.2.1.Uses a large crayon or marker to make scribbles on paper.

ReadyRosie
Color with Me
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.2.4.Imitates a dog or cat by crawling and making barking or meowing noises.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.2.5.Makes silly faces to see how other children or adults react.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.4.1.1.Shows initiative by engaging others in interaction.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
How can I make music part of our day?
Move to to the Music
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.4.1.2.Takes action without being directed by others.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of initiative:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.4.2.2.Attempts to feed self and hold own cup or spoon.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.4.2.3.Shows a preference for a favorite shirt or pair of shoes.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.4.2.4.Chooses which book to read at the library.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
This or That
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.4.2.5.Joins other toddlers in a sandbox and starts to shovel sand.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.1.3.Responds to verbal communication of others.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Point and Learn
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Talk and Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.1.5.Understands gestures, words, phrases or questions.

ReadyRosie
Why should we tell family stories?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of listening and understanding:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.1.Listens to sounds animals make and tries to imitate them.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.2.Laughs when told a silly rhyme or read a funny story.

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Point and Learn
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Talk and Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.1.2.5.Responds appropriately when given simple requests with words or gestures, such as “Sit down, please” or “Give me the toy.”

ReadyRosie
Choosing Clothes
Talk and Play
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.1.1.Uses sounds, gestures or actions to express needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.1.2.Uses consistent sounds, gestures, signs or words to communicate.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.1.3.Imitates sounds, gestures, signs, words or phrases Uses sounds, signs, words or phrases for a variety of purposes.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of communicating and speaking:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.1.Shakes head or uses words to respond to “Yes” or “No” questions.

ReadyRosie
Why should we tell family stories?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.2.Imitates new words, signs or repeats simple rhymes.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.4.Points and says or signs “Cookie” or “Milk” when given a snack.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.5.Uses words or sign language to tell what is happening.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.2.2.6.Uses home language with a vocabulary of 50 or more words or signs by 26 months.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.1.1.Shows interest in songs, rhymes and stories.

ReadyRosie
Clap and Swing
Happy Birthday to You
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions
Move While you Sing
Move to to the Music
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Where is Thumbkin?
Why should I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.1.2.Shows interest in photos, pictures and drawings.

ReadyRosie
Reading Emotions
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.II.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.II.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of emergent literacy:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.2.1.Knows several simple songs, rhymes or stories.

ReadyRosie
Clap and Swing
Happy Birthday to You
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions
Move While you Sing
Move to to the Music
Rhyme and Ride
Swing Song
Where is Thumbkin?
Why should I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.2.2.Looks at, turns pages and names or signs people or objects in picture books.

ReadyRosie
Look at the Book
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.2.3.Brings favorite books to caregiver to read to him/her.

ReadyRosie
Look at the Book
Reading Emotions
Why should we tell family stories?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.II.3.2.4.Watches a caregiver telling a story using puppets.

ReadyRosie
Look at the Book
Reading Emotions
Why should we tell family stories?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.1.1.2.Uses senses to explore people, objects and the environment.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Flying with Mom
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.1.1.3.Attends to colors, shapes, patterns or pictures Shows interest and curiosity in new people and objects.

ReadyRosie
Find a Match
Reading Emotions
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.1.1.4.Makes things happen and watches for results or repeats action.

ReadyRosie
Dump and Pick Up
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of exploration and discovery:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.1.2.3.Does simple puzzles with different colors and shapes.

ReadyRosie
Find a Match
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.1.2.4.Likes to play a matching game by putting things that are the same together.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Big and Little
Color Toys
Find a Match
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.1.2.6.Notices when there is more than one objects the same.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Color Toys
Find a Match
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.2.Memory - Ability to process, retain and recall information
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.1.1.Shows ability to acquire new information and use it at a later time.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.1.2.Recognizes familiar people, places and things.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.1.3.Recalls and uses information in new situations.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.1.4.Searches for missing or hidden objects.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.2.Memory - Ability to process, retain and recall information
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of memory:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.2.1.Notices when someone gets a new coat, shoes or some other item of clothing.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.2.2.Looks for favorite toy where he/she left it last.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.2.3.Looks around home for a pet or calls the animal by name.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.2.4.Recognizes a neighbor at a grocery store and waves or says “Hi.”

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.2.2.5.Points to or talks about familiar places or sights.

ReadyRosie
Big and Little
Buried Treasure
Shoe Search
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.3.1.1.Experiments with different uses for objects.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.3.1.2.Shows imagination and creativity in solving problems.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Dump and Pick Up
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.3.1.3.Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Check the Mail
Dump and Pick Up
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.3.1.4.Applies knowledge to new situations.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Dump and Pick Up
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of problem solving:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.3.2.1.Seeks new information with questions such as, “What is that?” or “Who is that?”

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Dump and Pick Up
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.3.2.3.Attempts to reach a toy under the table and then crawls under to get it.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Dump and Pick Up
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.3.2.4.Tries hitting on a box to open it and then asks an adult for help.

ReadyRosie
Build to Four
Buried Treasure
Can You Find Me?
Dump and Pick Up
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.4.Imitation and Symbolic Play - Copying the sounds, gestures or behaviors of others and using objects to represent something else during play
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.4.1.1.Observes and imitates sounds, gestures or behavior.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.4.1.3.Uses imitation or pretend play to express creativity and imagination.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.IV.4.Imitation and Symbolic Play - Copying the sounds, gestures or behaviors of others and using objects to represent something else during play
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.IV.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of imitation and symbolic play:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.4.2.2.Imitates adult actions, such as putting a key in a keyhole, ringing a door bell or closing a door.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.IV.4.2.4.Pretends to cook or eat imaginary food using pots, pans or toy dishes.

ReadyRosie
Bear Bath
Tea Party
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.V.1.Gross Motor Development - Body movements and skills that involve the arms and legs or the whole body
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.V.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.1.1.Moves body, arms and legs with coordination.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.1.2.Demonstrates large muscle balance, stability, control and coordination.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.1.3.Develops increasing ability to change positions and move body from place to place.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.1.4.Moves body with purpose to achieve a goal.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.V.1.Gross Motor Development - Body movements and skills that involve the arms and legs or the whole body
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.V.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show gross motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.2.1.Walks easily or runs from place to place by self.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.2.3.Walks and sometimes runs across the room to greet people.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.2.5.Pushes or pulls a wagon or cart while walking.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.1.2.6.Uses adaptive equipment to help with standing or moving.

ReadyRosie
Kick With Me
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.V.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.1.1.Uses hands or feet to manipulate objects and make contact with people.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Kick With Me
Little Hands, Big Plans
Move While you Sing
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.1.2.Develops small muscle control and coordination.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.1.3.Demonstrates integration of the senses.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Flying with Mom
Pop Go the Bubbles
Take Along Toy
Walk the Line
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.1.4.Uses different actions on objects.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.1.5.Controls small muscles in hands when doing simple tasks.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.V.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show fine motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.2.1.Throws a ball toward another child or to an adult.

ReadyRosie
Baby Basketball
Kick With Me
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.2.3.Holds a crayon or marker and makes vertical lines on paper.

ReadyRosie
Color with Me
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.2.4.Pushes and pats puzzle pieces into place.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.2.2.6.Squeezes a sponge and watches water drip on the table.

ReadyRosie
Big, Little Helper
Clap and Swing
Color with Me
Dump and Pick Up
Little Hands, Big Plans
Take Along Toy
Tube Chute
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.YT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Young Toddlers – 16 to 26 months)
STRAND YT.V.3.Physical Health and Well-Being - Physical growth and basic health needs, contributing to positive feelings and attitudes
CONTENT STATEMENT YT.V.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of physical health and well-being:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.3.2.1.Participates in health care routines, such as using tissues to wipe nose, washing and drying hands and holding a tooth brush.

ReadyRosie
Brush, Baby, Brush
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.3.2.2.Points at, says name or uses sign language for what he/she wants to eat or drink, such as “apple” or “milk.”

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR YT.V.3.2.3.Uses a spoon to feed self or drinks from a glass or cup.

ReadyRosie
Snack Time Speech

New Jersey Student Learning Standards
Early Childhood Education
Grade: Ages 25 to 36 months - Adopted: 2013
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.1.1.Engages in behaviors that build relationships with familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
How can I make music part of our day?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.1.2.Shows preference for familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
Tell Me About It!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.1.3.Reacts to unfamiliar adults.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.4.Seeks ways to find comfort in new situations.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.5.Shows emotional connection and attachment to others.

ReadyRosie
Tell Me About It!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.1.Trust and Emotional Security - Feelings of comfort, support and stability from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of trust and emotional security:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.1.Attempts to gain approval from familiar adults.

ReadyRosie
Tell Me About It!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.2.Accepts adult help in challenging situations or with difficult tasks.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.3.Wants to take a familiar toy or blanket along on a visit or trip.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.4.Accepts reassurance when talking with a member of the family on the telephone.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.5.Takes turns with caregiver during play and interaction.

ReadyRosie
How can I make music part of our day?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.1.2.6.Checks in with caregiver from time to time for encouragement and support while playing at the playground.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.2.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-awareness:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.2.2.5.Wants to do things by him/her-self.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.1.1.Begins to manage own actions, emotions and behavior.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Is my child overscheduled?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.1.2.Develops ability to cope with stress and strong emotions.

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Is my child overscheduled?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.1.3.Begins to understand simple routines, rules or limitations.

ReadyRosie
How do I get my child to______?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.2.1.Complies with a request even after initially saying “No.”

ReadyRosie
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
Is my child overscheduled?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.2.3.Says “No” or shakes head when he/she doesn’t want to do something or doesn’t like something.

ReadyRosie
I Am Unique
Tell Me About It!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.2.4.Anticipates and follows simple rules with reminders.

ReadyRosie
How do I get my child to______?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Regulation - Ability to manage one’s physical and emotional reactions to internal sensations or external events
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.2.5.Waits for adult before going outside.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.3.Self-Awareness - Individual’s perception of self
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of self-regulation:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.3.2.6.Shows ability to comfort self in some situations.

ReadyRosie
How should I handle temper tantrums?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.4.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.4.1.2.Responds to and interacts with other peers and adults.

ReadyRosie
How can I make music part of our day?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.4.1.5.Uses social interactions, facial expressions, gestures or words to express feelings, needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tempted to Talk
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.4.1.6.Begins to use imitation or pretend play to learn and practice new roles and relationships.

ReadyRosie
Banana Phonana
Catch!
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Ring Around the Rosie
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.I.DOMAIN I: Social and Emotional Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.I.4.Relationships with Peers and Adults - Social connections with other children and adults
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.I.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of relationships with Peers and Adults:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.4.2.1.Approaches groups of toddlers to join in play.

ReadyRosie
Catch!
Ring Around the Rosie
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.4.2.2.May share a favorite toy with another toddler who comes to visit.

ReadyRosie
Catch!
Ring Around the Rosie
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.4.2.3.Has a special friend or playmate.

ReadyRosie
Catch!
Ring Around the Rosie
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.I.4.2.6.Watches other toddlers playing house and suggests feeding the stuffed animals some pretend food.

ReadyRosie
Catch!
Ring Around the Rosie
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.1.1.Shows interest in and actively explores the environment.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.1.2.Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.1.3.Seeks to discover and learn new things.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.1.Curiosity - Interest in things and people in the environment
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of curiosity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.2.1.Asks a lot of “What’s that?” questions.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.2.3.Tries to do a new, more difficult puzzle or game.

ReadyRosie
Nesting Bowls
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.2.4.Enjoys visiting the zoo and learning about the animals.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.2.5.Turns the pages in a book and asks questions about the pictures.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.1.2.6.Often uses “Why?” when communicating with adults.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.1.1.Attends to and tries to reproduce interesting events.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.1.2.Maintains social contact by continuing to engage with caregiver.

ReadyRosie
How can I make music part of our day?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.1.3.Attempts challenging tasks with or without adult help.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.1.4.Explores thoroughly and tries to solve problems even when encountering obstacles.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.2.Persistence - Continuing to work at challenging tasks or activities even when encountering obstacles
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of persistence:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.2.1.Attempts to put on shoes or coat by self and keeps trying for a while before asking for help.

ReadyRosie
I Can Do It All By Myself
T-Shirt Talk
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.2.2.Follows after and says “Good-bye” when caregiver is leaving the room or going out of the house.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tips for bonding with your baby
You are your child's first teacher
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.2.3.Requests to read a favorite book over and over.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.2.2.4.First tries to fix a broken toy by pushing parts back together again and then asks for adult’s help.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
How can I get my child to listen to me?
How should I handle temper tantrums?
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.3.Creativity - Developing ability to invent and try new things
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.1.1.Uses unusual ways to explore people or objects in the environment.

ReadyRosie
Tips for helping your child love reading
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.1.2.Finds new things to do with familiar objects.

ReadyRosie
Tips for helping your child love reading
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.1.3.Uses imagination in playful, silly or messy ways.

ReadyRosie
Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.3.Creativity - Developing ability to invent and try new things
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of creativity:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.2.1.Finds ways to feel, smell and eat new fruits or vegetables.

ReadyRosie
Hooray Parfait
Little Chef
Packing our Lunch
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.2.2.Tries to make a hat out of a box or a piece of cloth.

ReadyRosie
Tips for helping your child love reading
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.2.3.Offers caregiver a pretend snack or drink during pretend play.

ReadyRosie
Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.2.4.Carries on an imaginary phone conversation using a toy telephone.

ReadyRosie
Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.2.5.Makes a variety of different objects and shapes from play dough.

ReadyRosie
Playdough Lengths
Tips for helping your child love reading
Torn Paper Art
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.3.2.6.Combines different types of materials to make something new.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.4.1.1.Shows initiative by engaging others in interaction.

ReadyRosie
How can I make music part of our day?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.4.1.2.Takes action without being directed by others.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.II.DOMAIN II: Approaches to Learning (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.II.4.Initiative - Ability to engage others in interaction and start actions or behaviors
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.II.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of initiative:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.4.2.1.Says “Hello” to a new child at the playground.

ReadyRosie
Catch!
Ring Around the Rosie
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.4.2.2.Offers a ball or toy to another toddler.

ReadyRosie
Catch!
Ring Around the Rosie
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.4.2.3.Tries to get self-dressed to go outside.

ReadyRosie
T-Shirt Talk
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.4.2.5.When offered a choice can indicate what he/she wants to eat or drink.

ReadyRosie
Hooray Parfait
I Am Unique
Little Chef
Packing our Lunch
Tell Me About It!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.II.4.2.6.Starts to sing a song or move to music and others join in.

ReadyRosie
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Ring Around the Rosie
Why should I sing to my baby?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.III.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.III.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.1.1.5.Understands gestures, words, phrases or questions.

ReadyRosie
T-Shirt Talk
Why should we tell family stories?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.III.1.Listening and Understanding - Attending to and understanding language and other forms of communication from others
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.III.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of listening and understanding:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.1.2.3.Responds with actions or words to simple questions asking “Who?”, “What?”, or “Where?”

ReadyRosie
T-Shirt Talk
Why should we tell family stories?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.III.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.III.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.2.1.1.Uses sounds, gestures or actions to express needs and wants.

ReadyRosie
Behavior is a form of communication
Tempted to Talk
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.2.1.3.Imitates sounds, gestures, signs, words or phrases.

ReadyRosie
Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.III.2.Communicating and Speaking - Producing and expressing language including sounds, gestures, signs, words and phrases
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.III.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of communicating and speaking:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.2.2.1.Sometimes uses two- or three-word sentences in communication with others.

ReadyRosie
Stuck on You
Tell Me About It!
Tempted to Talk
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.2.2.2.Initiates conversations, asks questions and answers questions with two-or three-word responses.

ReadyRosie
Nature Walk and Talk
T-Shirt Talk
What Do We Do?
Why should we tell family stories?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.2.2.4.Uses “What”, “Why” and “Where” questions to get more information.

ReadyRosie
Nature Walk and Talk
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.2.2.5.Engages in simple conversations using words, signs, phrases or sentences with familiar people.

ReadyRosie
Stuck on You
Tell Me About It!
Tempted to Talk
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.2.2.6.Shows increase in number of vocabulary words or signs.

ReadyRosie
Magazine Picture Walk
Stuck on You
Toy Sort
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.III.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.III.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.3.1.1.Shows interest in songs, rhymes and stories.

ReadyRosie
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Ring Around the Rosie
Why should I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.3.1.3.Develops interest in and involvement with books and other print materials.

ReadyRosie
Book Chats
Book Walk
Magazine Picture Walk
Stop and Go
Tips for helping your child love reading
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.III.DOMAIN III: Language Development and Communication (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.III.3.Emergent Literacy - Developing skills and behaviors that relate to later reading and writing
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.III.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of emergent literacy:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.3.2.1.Participates in songs, stories and finger plays and sometimes repeats favorite songs or rhymes.

ReadyRosie
How can I communicate with my baby?
How can I make music part of our day?
I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Ring Around the Rosie
Why should I sing to my baby?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.3.2.2.Looks at a book, turns pages and talks about or signs about what is happening.

ReadyRosie
Book Chats
Bring Me the Book
Reading Routines for Early Readers
Tips for helping your child love reading
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.III.3.2.4.Makes scribbles or shapes on paper to convey meaning.

ReadyRosie
Copy Me
Paint your Name
Secret Message
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.IV.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.1.1.2.Uses senses to explore people, objects and the environment.

ReadyRosie
Fast, Slow
Playdough Lengths
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.1.1.3.Attends to colors, shapes, patterns or pictures.

ReadyRosie
Toy Sort
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.1.1.4.Shows interest and curiosity in new people and objects.

ReadyRosie
Nature Walk and Talk
What Do We Do?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.IV.1.Exploration and Discovery - Attending to and exploring people, objects and events especially those that are novel or unusual
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.IV.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of exploration and discovery:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.1.2.3.Matches colors or shapes when sorting toys and other objects.

ReadyRosie
Nature Walk and Talk
Toy Sort
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.1.2.4.Arranges all the toy animals in a row and orders some of them by size.

ReadyRosie
Nature Walk and Talk
Toy Sort
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.1.2.5.Pushes riding toy or sits on it and tries to make it move with his/her feet.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Fast, Slow
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
What Do We Do?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.1.2.6.Attempts to count objects or asks “How many?”

ReadyRosie
Blast Off
Magazine Problem Solving
One, Two, Moo
Packing our Lunch
Snack Count
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.IV.2.Memory - Ability to process, retain and recall information
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.IV.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of memory:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.2.2.3.Recreates a “birthday party” with stuffed animals or dolls after attending a party for a friend.

ReadyRosie
Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Tips for helping your child love reading
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.IV.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.1.1.Experiments with different uses for objects.

ReadyRosie
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.1.2.Shows imagination and creativity in solving problems.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.1.3.Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.1.4.Applies knowledge to new situations.

ReadyRosie
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.IV.3.Problem Solving - Using cognitive abilities to find a solution to everyday problems
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.IV.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of problem solving:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.2.1.Anticipates what is needed, such as bringing a tissue to another child who is sneezing.

ReadyRosie
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.2.2.Uses several different ways to solve problems.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.2.3.Pretends to fix things using a toy hammer or screw driver.

ReadyRosie
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.3.2.4.Combines materials together to solve problems, such as making a stick out of building toys to use to reach a ball under a chair.

ReadyRosie
Counting Collection
Drum Patterns
Fast, Slow
Hooray Parfait
I Can Do It All By Myself
Nature Walk and Talk
Nesting Bowls
Playdough Lengths
Stop and Go
What Do We Do?
Which Lid?
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.IV.4.Imitation and Symbolic Play - Copying the sounds, gestures or behaviors of others and using objects to represent something else during play
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.IV.4.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.1.1.Observes and imitates sounds, gestures or behavior.

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Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.1.2.Uses objects to represent other things.

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Tips for helping your child love reading
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.1.3.Uses imitation or pretend play to express creativity and imagination.

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Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.IV.DOMAIN IV: Cognitive Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.IV.4.Imitation and Symbolic Play - Copying the sounds, gestures or behaviors of others and using objects to represent something else during play
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.IV.4.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of imitation and symbolic play:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.2.1.Acts out a simple story or a play that has been read or seen.

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Banana Phonana
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.2.2.Draws a picture with crayons or markers and makes up a story about it.

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Copy Me
Recycled Play
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.2.3.Talks to stuffed animals or doll, pretends to feed them and tells them to go to sleep or says “Night-night.”

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Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.2.4.Plays with another child in the sandbox and pretends to make cakes and pies together.

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Banana Phonana
Catch!
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Ring Around the Rosie
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.IV.4.2.5.Carries on a conversation with an imaginary playmate.

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Banana Phonana
Drum Patterns
Recycled Play
Toy Car Wash
Vroom! Vroom!
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.V.1.Gross Motor Development - Body movements and skills that involve the arms and legs or the whole body
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.V.1.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.1.1.1.Moves body, arms and legs with coordination.

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Bear Hunt
Get Moving
Ring Around the Rosie
Stop and Go
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.1.1.2.Demonstrates large muscle balance, stability, control and coordination.

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Bear Hunt
Get Moving
Ring Around the Rosie
Stop and Go
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.1.1.3.Develops increasing ability to change positions and move body from place to place.

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Bear Hunt
Get Moving
Ring Around the Rosie
Stop and Go
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.1.1.4.Moves body with purpose to achieve a goal.

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Bear Hunt
Get Moving
Ring Around the Rosie
Stop and Go
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.V.1.Gross Motor Development - Body movements and skills that involve the arms and legs or the whole body
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.V.1.2.Examples of behaviors that show gross motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.1.2.2.Enjoys playing on climbers or slides at playground.

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Bear Hunt
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.1.2.4.Stands on one foot or can kick a ball with one foot while standing.

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Catch!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.1.2.6.Likes to run, march around or dance to songs and music.

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I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby?
Ring Around the Rosie
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.V.2.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.1.1.Uses hands or feet to manipulate objects and make contact with people.

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Bear Hunt
Drum Patterns
Get Moving
Ring Around the Rosie
Stop and Go
Torn Paper Art
Toy Car Wash
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.1.2.Develops small muscle control and coordination.

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Drum Patterns
Torn Paper Art
Toy Car Wash
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.1.3.Demonstrates integration of the senses.

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Fast, Slow
Playdough Lengths
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.1.4.• Uses different actions on objects.

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Drum Patterns
Torn Paper Art
Toy Car Wash
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.1.5.Controls small muscles in hands when doing simple tasks.

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Drum Patterns
Torn Paper Art
Toy Car Wash
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.V.2.Fine Motor Development - Physical movements and skills that involve the feet, hands and fingers
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.V.2.2.Examples of behaviors that show fine motor development:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.2.1.Watches adult to learn hand motions for finger plays.

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Drum Patterns
Torn Paper Art
Toy Car Wash
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.2.2.Tears paper into small pieces to glue onto another paper.

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Drum Patterns
Torn Paper Art
Toy Car Wash
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.2.3.Uses a crayon or marker to make scribbles or circles on paper.

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Copy Me
Paint your Name
Secret Message
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.2.2.7.Can do simple tasks that require coordination or integration of sensory information.

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Fast, Slow
Playdough Lengths
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.V.3.Physical Health and Well-Being - Physical growth and basic health needs, contributing to positive feelings and attitudes
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.V.3.1.Indicators:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.3.1.4.Participates in physical care routines.

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I Can Do It All By Myself
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.3.1.5.Begins to develop self-help skills.

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I Can Do It All By Myself
CONTENT AREA / STANDARD NJ.OT.V.DOMAIN V: Physical and Motor Development (Older Toddler – 24 to 36 months)
STRAND OT.V.3.Physical Health and Well-Being - Physical growth and basic health needs, contributing to positive feelings and attitudes
CONTENT STATEMENT OT.V.3.2.Examples of behaviors that show development of physical health and well-being:
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR OT.V.3.2.4.Pours own milk from small pitcher into cup.

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Hooray Parfait
I Can Do It All By Myself
Little Chef
Packing our Lunch