Alaska Early Learning Guidelines
| Main Criteria: AK Early Learning Guidelines | ||
| Secondary Criteria: GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning | ||
| Subject: Early Childhood Education | ||
| Grades: Birth to 9 Months, 9 Months to 18 Months, 18 Months to 36 Months, 36 Months to 60+ Months | ||
| Adopted: 2020 | ||
Physical well-being, health and motor development (1)Back to top
Birth to 9 Months
1.Birth_to_9_months Children engage in a variety of physical activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-2 Reaches, grasps, and releases objects
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-2 Reaches for, touches, and holds objects purposefully
2.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of gross motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-2 Moves to explore immediate environment
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-2 Balances while exploring immediate environment
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-2 Reaches, grasps, and releases objects
3.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate stamina and energy in daily activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-2 Moves to explore immediate environment
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-2 Balances while exploring immediate environment
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-2 Reaches, grasps, and releases objects
4.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of fine motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-2 Reaches for, touches, and holds objects purposefully
5.Birth_to_9_months Children use their senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch to guide and integrate their learning and interactions (Sensorimotor Skills)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11a Attends and engages
Objective 11a-2 Pays attention to sights and sounds
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
6.Birth_to_9_months Children practice health skills and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-2 Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs
7.Birth_to_9_months Children eat a variety of nutritious foods
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-2 Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs
8.Birth_to_9_months Children are kept safe, and learn safety rules
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-2 Responds to changes in an adult's tone of voice and expression
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-2 Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults
9 Months to 18 Months
1.9_to_18_months Children engage in a variety of physical activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-4 Experiments with different ways of moving
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-4 Experiments with different ways of balancing
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-4 Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-4 Uses fingers and whole-arm movements to manipulate and explore objects
2.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of gross motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-4 Experiments with different ways of moving
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-4 Experiments with different ways of balancing
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-4 Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements
3.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate stamina in daily activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-4 Experiments with different ways of moving
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-4 Experiments with different ways of balancing
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-4 Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements
4.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of fine motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-4 Uses fingers and whole-arm movements to manipulate and explore objects
5.9_to_18_months Children use their senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch to guide and integrate their learning and interactions (sensory motor skills)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-2 Reaches for, touches, and holds objects purposefully
Objective 11a Attends and engages
Objective 11a-2 Pays attention to sights and sounds
6.9_to_18_months Children practice health skills and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-4 Seeks to do things for self
7.9_to_18_months Children eat a variety of nutritious foods
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-4 Seeks to do things for self
8.9_to_18_months Children are kept safe, and learn safety rules
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-4 Accepts redirection from adults
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-4 Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world
18 Months to 36 Months
1.18_to_36_months Children engage in a variety of physical activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-4 Experiments with different ways of moving
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-4 Experiments with different ways of balancing
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-4 Uses fingers and whole-arm movements to manipulate and explore objects
2.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of gross motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-4 Experiments with different ways of moving
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-4 Experiments with different ways of balancing
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-4 Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements
3.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate stamina in daily activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-4 Experiments with different ways of moving
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-4 Experiments with different ways of balancing
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-4 Manipulates balls or similar objects with stiff body movements
4.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of fine motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-4 Uses fingers and whole-arm movements to manipulate and explore objects
5.18_to_36_months Children use their senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch to guide and integrate their learning and interactions (sensory motor skills)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-6 Uses refined wrist and finger movements
6.18_to_36_months Children practice health skills and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-4 Seeks to do things for self
7.18_to_36_months Children eat a variety of nutritious foods
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-6 Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs
8.18_to_36_months Children are kept safe, and learn safety rules
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-4 Accepts redirection from adults
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-4 Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world
36 Months to 60+ Months
1.36_to_60_months Children engage in a variety of physical activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-6 Moves purposefully from place to place with control
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-6 Sustains balance during simple movement experiences
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-6 Uses refined wrist and finger movements
2.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of gross motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-6 Moves purposefully from place to place with control
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-6 Sustains balance during simple movement experiences
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-6 Manipulates balls or similar objects with flexible body movements
3.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate stamina in daily activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 4 Demonstrates traveling skills
Objective 4-6 Moves purposefully from place to place with control
Objective 5 Demonstrates balancing skills
Objective 5-6 Sustains balance during simple movement experiences
Objective 6 Demonstrates gross motor manipulative skills
Objective 6-6 Manipulates balls or similar objects with flexible body movements
4.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate strength and coordination of fine motor skills
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-6 Uses refined wrist and finger movements
5.36_to_60_months Children use their senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch to guide and integrate their learning and interactions (sensory motor skills)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 7a Uses fingers and hands
Objective 7a-6 Uses refined wrist and finger movements
6.36_to_60_months Children practice health skills and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-6 Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs
7.36_to_60_months Children eat a variety of nutritious foods
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-6 Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs
8.36_to_60_months Children are kept safe, and learn safety rules
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-6 Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-8 Engages with trusted adults as resources and to share mutual interests
Social & emotional development (2)Back to top
Birth to 9 Months
9.Birth_to_9_months Children develop positive relationships with adults
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-2 Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults
10.Birth_to_9_months Children develop positive relationships with other children
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-2 Reacts to others' emotional expressions
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
11.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate awareness of behavior and its effects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-2 Responds to changes in an adult's tone of voice and expression
12.Birth_to_9_months Children participate positively in group activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
13.Birth_to_9_months Children adapt to diverse settings
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-2 Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults
Objective 11a Attends and engages
Objective 11a-2 Pays attention to sights and sounds
14.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate empathy for others
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-2 Reacts to others' emotional expressions
15.Birth_to_9_months Children recognize, appreciate, and respect similarities and differences in people
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
16.Birth_to_9_months Children show awareness of their unique self
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-2 Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
17.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate belief in their abilities to control motivation, behavior and social environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-2 Uses adult support to calm self
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-2 Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs
18.Birth_to_9_months Children understand and follow rules and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-2 Responds to changes in an adult's tone of voice and expression
19.Birth_to_9_months Children regulate their feelings and impulses
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-2 Uses adult support to calm self
20.Birth_to_9_months Children express appropriately a range of emotions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-2 Uses adult support to calm self
Objective 3b Solves social problems
Objective 3b-2 Expresses feelings during a conflict
21.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate awareness of family characteristics and functions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-2 Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
22.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate awareness of their community, human interdependence, and social roles
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-2 Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
23.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate civic responsibility
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-2 Responds to changes in an adult's tone of voice and expression
24.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate awareness and appreciation of their own and others' cultures
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
9 Months to 18 Months
9.9_to_18_months Children develop positive relationships with adults
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-4 Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
10.9_to_18_months Children develop positive relationships with other children
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-2 Reacts to others' emotional expressions
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
Objective 2d Makes friends
Objective 2d-2 Seeks a preferred playmate; shows pleasure when seeing a friend
11.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate awareness of behavior and its effects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-2 Uses adult support to calm self
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-2 Responds to changes in an adult's tone of voice and expression
12.9_to_18_months Children participate positively in group activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
Objective 3a Balances needs and rights of self and others
Objective 3a-2 Responds appropriately to others' expressions of wants
13.9_to_18_months Children adapt to diverse settings
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-4 Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world
14.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate empathy for others
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-2 Reacts to others' emotional expressions
15.9_to_18_months Children recognize, appreciate, and respect similarities and differences in people
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
16.9_to_18_months Children show awareness of their unique self
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-4 Seeks to do things for self
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
17.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate belief in their abilities to control motivation, behavior and social environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-2 Uses adult support to calm self
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-4 Seeks to do things for self
18.9_to_18_months Children understand and follow rules and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-4 Accepts redirection from adults
19.9_to_18_months Children regulate their feelings and impulses
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-2 Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs
20.9_to_18_months Children express appropriately a range of emotions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
Objective 3b Solves social problems
Objective 3b-2 Expresses feelings during a conflict
21.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate awareness of family characteristics and functions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
22.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate awareness of their community, human interdependence, and social roles
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-2 Demonstrates a secure attachment to one or more adults
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
23.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate civic responsibility
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-2 Responds to changes in an adult's tone of voice and expression
24.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate awareness and appreciation of their own and others' cultures
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
18 Months to 36 Months
9.18_to_36_months Children develop positive relationships with adults
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-4 Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
10.18_to_36_months Children develop positive relationships with other children
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-2 Reacts to others' emotional expressions
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
Objective 2d Makes friends
Objective 2d-2 Seeks a preferred playmate; shows pleasure when seeing a friend
11.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate awareness of behavior and its effects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-4 Accepts redirection from adults
12.18_to_36_months Children participate positively in group activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 3a Balances needs and rights of self and others
Objective 3a-4 Takes turns
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
13.18_to_36_months Children adapt to diverse settings
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-4 Uses trusted adult as a secure base from which to explore the world
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
14.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate empathy for others
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-2 Reacts to others' emotional expressions
15.18_to_36_months Children recognize, appreciate, and respect similarities and differences in people
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
16.18_to_36_months Children show awareness of their unique self
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-4 Seeks to do things for self
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
17.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate belief in their abilities to control motivation, behavior and social environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-6 Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs
18.18_to_36_months Children understand and follow rules and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-4 Accepts redirection from adults
Objective 12b Makes connections
Objective 12b-4 Remembers the sequence of personal routines and experiences with teacher support
19.18_to_36_months Children regulate their feelings and impulses
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
Objective 3b Solves social problems
Objective 3b-2 Expresses feelings during a conflict
20.18_to_36_months Children express appropriately a range of emotions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-4 Comforts self by seeking out special object or person
21.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate awareness of family characteristics and functions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
22.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate awareness of their community, human interdependence, and social roles
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
23.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate civic responsibility
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-4 Accepts redirection from adults
24.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate awareness and appreciation of their own and others' cultures
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
36 Months to 60+ Months
9.36_to_60_months Children develop positive relationships with adults
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-6 Manages separations without distress and engages with trusted adults
10.36_to_60_months Children develop positive relationships with other children
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-4 Demonstrates concern about the feelings of others
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
Objective 2d Makes friends
Objective 2d-4 Plays with one or two preferred playmates
Objective 3a Balances needs and rights of self and others
Objective 3a-4 Takes turns
11.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate awareness of behavior and its effects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-6 Is able to look at a situation differently or delay gratification
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-6 Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders
12.36_to_60_months Children participate positively in group activities
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
Objective 3a Balances needs and rights of self and others
Objective 3a-4 Takes turns
13.36_to_60_months Children adapt to diverse settings
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2a Forms relationships with adults
Objective 2a-6 Manages separations without distress and engages with trusted adults
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
14.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate empathy for others
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-4 Demonstrates concern about the feelings of others
15.36_to_60_months Children recognize, appreciate, and respect similarities and differences in people
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
16.36_to_60_months Children show awareness of their unique self
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-6 Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
17.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate belief in their abilities to control motivation, behavior and social environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-6 Is able to look at a situation differently or delay gratification
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-6 Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs
18.36_to_60_months Children understand and follow rules and routines
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-6 Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders
Objective 12b Makes connections
Objective 12b-4 Remembers the sequence of personal routines and experiences with teacher support
19.36_to_60_months Children regulate their feelings and impulses
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-6 Is able to look at a situation differently or delay gratification
Objective 3b Solves social problems
Objective 3b-6 Suggests solutions to social problems
20.36_to_60_months Children express appropriately a range of emotions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1a Manages feelings
Objective 1a-6 Is able to look at a situation differently or delay gratification
Objective 2b Responds to emotional cues
Objective 2b-6 Identifies basic emotional reactions of others and their causes accurately
Objective 3b Solves social problems
Objective 3b-6 Suggests solutions to social problems
21.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate awareness of family characteristics and functions
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
22.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate awareness of their community, human interdependence, and social roles
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
23.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate civic responsibility
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1b Follows limits and expectations
Objective 1b-6 Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders
24.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate awareness and appreciation of their own and others' cultures
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 29 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
Approaches to learning (3)Back to top
Birth to 9 Months
25.Birth_to_9_months Children show curiosity and interest in learning
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
26.Birth_to_9_months Children persist when facing challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-2 Repeats actions to obtain similar results
27.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate initiative
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
28.Birth_to_9_months Children approach daily activities with creativity and Imagination
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-2 Imitates others in using objects in new and/or unanticipated ways
29.Birth_to_9_months Children learn through play and exploration
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
9 Months to 18 Months
25.9_to_18_months Children show curiosity and interest in learning
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
26.9_to_18_months Children persist when facing challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-4 Practices an activity many times until successful
27.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate initiative
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
28.9_to_18_months Children approach daily activities with creativity and imagination
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-2 Imitates others in using objects in new and/or unanticipated ways
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-2 Imitates actions of others during play; uses real objects as props
29.9_to_18_months Children learn through play and exploration
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-2 Repeats actions to obtain similar results
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-2 Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen
18 Months to 36 Months
25.18_to_36_months Children show curiosity and interest in learning
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-4 Explores and investigates ways to make something happen
26.18_to_36_months Children persist when facing challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-4 Practices an activity many times until successful
27.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate initiative
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-4 Explores and investigates ways to make something happen
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-2 Plays near other children; uses similar materials or actions
Objective 11a Attends and engages
Objective 11a-4 Sustains interest in working on a task, especially when adults offer suggestions, questions, and comments
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-6 Demonstrates confidence in meeting own needs
28.18_to_36_months Children approach daily activities with creativity and imagination
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-2 Imitates others in using objects in new and/or unanticipated ways
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-2 Imitates actions of others during play; uses real objects as props
29.18_to_36_months Children learn through play and exploration
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-2 Imitates others in using objects in new and/or unanticipated ways
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-4 Explores and investigates ways to make something happen
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-2 Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen
36 Months to 60+ Months
25.36_to_60_months Children show curiosity and interest in learning
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-4 Explores and investigates ways to make something happen
26.36_to_60_months Children persist when facing challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-4 Practices an activity many times until successful
27.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate initiative
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-6 Shows eagerness to learn about a variety of topics and ideas
Objective 2c Interacts with peers
Objective 2c-4 Uses successful strategies for entering groups
Objective 11a Attends and engages
Objective 11a-4 Sustains interest in working on a task, especially when adults offer suggestions, questions, and comments
28.36_to_60_months Children approach daily activities with creativity and imagination
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-4 Uses creativity and imagination during play and routine tasks
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-4 Acts out familiar or imaginary scenarios; may use props to stand for something else
29.36_to_60_months Children learn through play and exploration
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-4 Uses creativity and imagination during play and routine tasks
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-6 Tells about experiences in order, provides details, and evaluates the experience; recalls three or four items removed from view
Cognition and general knowledge (4)Back to top
Birth to 9 Months
30.Birth_to_9_months Children gain reasoning and critical thinking
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-2 Repeats actions to obtain similar results
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-2 Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen
31.Birth_to_9_months Children find multiple solutions to questions, tasks, problems, and challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11c Solves problems
Objective 11c-2 Reacts to a problem; seeks to achieve a specific goal
32.Birth_to_9_months Children use symbols to represent objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-2 Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen
Objective 14a Thinks symbolically
Objective 14a-2 Recognizes people, objects, and animals in pictures or photographs
33.Birth_to_9_months Children can distinguish between fantasy and reality
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-2 Imitates actions of others during play; uses real objects as props
34.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate knowledge of numbers and counting
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 20b Quantifies
Objective 20b-2 Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of one, two, and more
35.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate knowledge of measurement: size, volume, height, weight, and length
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 22a Measures objects
Objective 22a-2 Makes simple comparisons between two objects
36.Birth_to_9_months Children sort, classify, and organize objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 13 Uses classification skills
Objective 13-2 Matches similar objects
37.Birth_to_9_months Children collect information through observation and manipulation
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
38.Birth_to_9_months Children make predictions and experiment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
39.Birth_to_9_months Children observe and describe the natural world
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
Objective 25 Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things
40.Birth_to_9_months Children differentiate between events that happen in the past, present, and future
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9d Tells about another time or place
Objective 9d-2 Makes simple statements about recent events and familiar people and objects that are not present
41.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate awareness of location and spatial relationships
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 21a Understands spatial relationships
Objective 21a-2 Follows simple directions related to position (in, on, under, up, down)
42.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among people, places and geography
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 32 Demonstrates simple geographic knowledge
43.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate awareness of economic concepts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 1c Takes care of own needs appropriately
Objective 1c-2 Indicates needs and wants; participates as adult attends to needs
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
44.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate awareness of the relationship between humans and the environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
45.Birth_to_9_months Children use technology appropriately
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 28 Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks
46.Birth_to_9_months Children use creative arts to express and represent what they know, think, believe, or feel
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 36 Explores drama through actions and language
47.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate understanding and appreciation of creative arts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 35 Explores dance and movement concepts
Objective 34 Explores musical concepts and expression
9 Months to 18 Months
30.9_to_18_months Children gain reasoning and critical thinking
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-2 Repeats actions to obtain similar results
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-2 Recognizes familiar people, places, and objects; looks for hidden object where it was last seen
31.9_to_18_months Children find multiple solutions to questions, tasks, problems, and challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11c Solves problems
Objective 11c-2 Reacts to a problem; seeks to achieve a specific goal
32.9_to_18_months Children use symbols to represent objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 14a Thinks symbolically
Objective 14a-2 Recognizes people, objects, and animals in pictures or photographs
33.9_to_18_months Children can distinguish between fantasy and reality
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-2 Imitates actions of others during play; uses real objects as props
34.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate knowledge of numbers and counting
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 20b Quantifies
Objective 20b-2 Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of one, two, and more
Objective 20a Counts
Objective 20a-2 Verbally counts (not always in the correct order)
35.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate knowledge of measurement: size, volume, height, weight, and length
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 22a Measures objects
Objective 22a-4 Compares and orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume
36.9_to_18_months Children sort, classify, and organize objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 13 Uses classification skills
Objective 13-2 Matches similar objects
Objective 21b Understands shapes
Objective 21b-2 Matches two identical shapes
37.9_to_18_months Children collect information through observation and manipulation
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
38.9_to_18_months Children make predictions and experiment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-2 Uses senses to explore the immediate environment
39.9_to_18_months Children observe and describe the natural world
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
Objective 25 Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things
40.9_to_18_months Children differentiate between events that happen in the past, present, and future
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9d Tells about another time or place
Objective 9d-2 Makes simple statements about recent events and familiar people and objects that are not present
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-4 Recalls familiar people, places, objects, and actions from the past (a few months before); recalls one or two items removed from view
41.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate awareness of location and spatial relationships
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 21a Understands spatial relationships
Objective 21a-2 Follows simple directions related to position (in, on, under, up, down)
42.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among people, places and geography
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 32 Demonstrates simple geographic knowledge
43.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate awareness of economic concepts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
44.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate awareness of the relationship between humans and the environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
45.9_to_18_months Children use technology appropriately
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 28 Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks
46.9_to_18_months Children use creative arts to express and represent what they know, think, believe, or feel
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 36 Explores drama through actions and language
47.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate understanding and appreciation of creative arts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 35 Explores dance and movement concepts
Objective 34 Explores musical concepts and expression
18 Months to 36 Months
30.18_to_36_months Children gain reasoning and critical thinking
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-4 Practices an activity many times until successful
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-4 Recalls familiar people, places, objects, and actions from the past (a few months before); recalls one or two items removed from view
31.18_to_36_months Children find multiple solutions to questions, tasks, problems, and challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11c Solves problems
Objective 11c-2 Reacts to a problem; seeks to achieve a specific goal
Objective 24 Uses scientific inquiry skills
32.18_to_36_months Children use symbols to represent objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 14a Thinks symbolically
Objective 14a-2 Recognizes people, objects, and animals in pictures or photographs
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-4 Recalls familiar people, places, objects, and actions from the past (a few months before); recalls one or two items removed from view
33.18_to_36_months Children can distinguish between fantasy and reality
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-4 Uses creativity and imagination during play and routine tasks
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-4 Acts out familiar or imaginary scenarios; may use props to stand for something else
34.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate knowledge of numbers and counting
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 20a Counts
Objective 20a-2 Verbally counts (not always in the correct order)
Objective 20b Quantifies
Objective 20b-2 Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of one, two, and more
Objective 20c Connects numerals with their quantities
Objective 20c-2 Recognizes and names a few numerals
35.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate knowledge of measurement: size, volume, height, weight and length
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 22a Measures objects
Objective 22a-4 Compares and orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume
36.18_to_36_months Children sort, classify, and organize objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 13 Uses classification skills
Objective 13-4 Places objects in two or more groups based on differences in a single characteristic (e.g., color, size, or shape)
37.18_to_36_months Children collect information through observation and manipulation
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-4 Explores and investigates ways to make something happen
Objective 24 Uses scientific inquiry skills
38.18_to_36_months Children make predictions and experiment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 24 Uses scientific inquiry skills
39.18_to_36_months Children observe and describe the natural world
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
Objective 25 Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things
40.18_to_36_months Children differentiate between events that happen in the past, present, and future
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-4 Recalls familiar people, places, objects, and actions from the past (a few months before); recalls one or two items removed from view
Objective 9d Tells about another time or place
Objective 9d-4 Tells simple stories about objects, events, and people not present; lacks many details and a conventional beginning, middle, and end
41.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate awareness of location and spatial relationships
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 21a Understands spatial relationships
Objective 21a-4 Follows simple directions related to proximity (beside, between, next to)
42.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among people, places and geography
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 32 Demonstrates simple geographic knowledge
43.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate awareness of economic concepts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
44.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate awareness of the relationship between humans and the environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
45.18_to_36_months Children use technology appropriately
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 28 Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks
46.18_to_36_months Children use creative arts to express and represent what they know, think, believe, or feel
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 36 Explores drama through actions and language
47.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate understanding and appreciation of creative arts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 35 Explores dance and movement concepts
Objective 34 Explores musical concepts and expression
36 Months to 60+ Months
30.36_to_60_months Children gain reasoning and critical thinking
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11b Persists
Objective 11b-4 Practices an activity many times until successful
Objective 11c Solves problems
Objective 11c-6 Solves problems without having to try every possibility
Objective 11e Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking
Objective 11e-6 Changes plans if a better idea is thought of or proposed
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-6 Tells about experiences in order, provides details, and evaluates the experience; recalls three or four items removed from view
31.36_to_60_months Children find multiple solutions to questions, tasks, problems, and challenges
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11c Solves problems
Objective 11c-4 Observes and imitates how other people solve problems; asks for a solution and uses it
Objective 24 Uses scientific inquiry skills
32.36_to_60_months Children use symbols to represent objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 14a Thinks symbolically
Objective 14a-4 Draws or constructs, and then identifies what it is
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-4 Acts out familiar or imaginary scenarios; may use props to stand for something else
33.36_to_60_months Children can distinguish between fantasy and reality
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 14b Engages in sociodramatic play
Objective 14b-4 Acts out familiar or imaginary scenarios; may use props to stand for something else
34.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate knowledge of numbers and counting
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 20a Counts
Objective 20a-4 Verbally counts to 10; counts up to five objects accurately, using one number name for each object
Objective 20b Quantifies
Objective 20b-4 Recognizes and names the number of items in a small set (up to five) instantly; combines and separates up to five objects and describes the parts
Objective 20c Connects numerals with their quantities
Objective 20c-4 Identifies numerals to 5 by name and connects each to counted objects
35.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate knowledge of measurement: size, volume, height, weight, and length
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 22a Measures objects
Objective 22a-4 Compares and orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume
36.36_to_60_months Children sort, classify, and organize objects
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 13 Uses classification skills
Objective 13-4 Places objects in two or more groups based on differences in a single characteristic (e.g., color, size, or shape)
Objective 21b Understands shapes
Objective 21b-4 Identifies a few basic shapes (circle, square, triangle)
Objective 22a Measures objects
Objective 22a-4 Compares and orders a small set of objects as appropriate according to size, length, weight, area, or volume
Objective 23 Demonstrates knowledge of patterns
Objective 23-4 Copies simple repeating patterns
37.36_to_60_months Children collect information through observation and manipulation
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 11d Shows curiosity and motivation
Objective 11d-4 Explores and investigates ways to make something happen
Objective 24 Uses scientific inquiry skills
38.36_to_60_months Children make predictions and experiment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 24 Uses scientific inquiry skills
39.36_to_60_months Children observe and describe the natural world
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
Objective 25 Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things
40.36_to_60_months Children differentiate between events that happen in the past, present, and future
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9d Tells about another time or place
Objective 9d-4 Tells simple stories about objects, events, and people not present; lacks many details and a conventional beginning, middle, and end
Objective 12a Recognizes and recalls
Objective 12a-4 Recalls familiar people, places, objects, and actions from the past (a few months before); recalls one or two items removed from view
41.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate awareness of location and spatial relationships
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 21a Understands spatial relationships
Objective 21a-4 Follows simple directions related to proximity (beside, between, next to)
42.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among people, places and geography
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 32 Demonstrates simple geographic knowledge
43.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate awareness of economic concepts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 30 Shows basic understanding of people and how they live
44.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate awareness of the relationship between humans and the environment
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 27 Demonstrates knowledge of Earth's environment
45.36_to_60_months Children use technology appropriately
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 28 Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks
46.36_to_60_months Children use creative arts to express and represent what they know, think, believe, or feel
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 36 Explores drama through actions and language
47.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate understanding and appreciation of creative arts
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 33 Explores the visual arts
Objective 34 Explores musical concepts and expression
Objective 35 Explores dance and movement concepts
Objective 36 Explores drama through actions and language
Communication, language, and literacy (5)Back to top
Birth to 9 Months
48.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate understanding of social communication
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-2 Vocalizes and gestures to communicate
Objective 10b Uses social rules of language
Objective 10b-2 Responds to speech by looking toward the speaker; watches for signs of being understood when communicating
49.Birth_to_9_months Children listen and understand communication (receptive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 8a Comprehends language
Objective 8a-2 Shows an interest in the speech of others
Objective 8b Follows directions
Objective 8b-2 Responds to simple verbal requests accompanied by gestures or tone of voice
50.Birth_to_9_months Children communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas with others (expressive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-2 Vocalizes and gestures to communicate
Objective 9b Speaks clearly
Objective 9b-2 Babbles strings of single consonant sounds and combines sounds
Objective 10a Engages in conversations
Objective 10a-2 Engages in simple back-and-forth exchanges with others
51.Birth_to_9_months Children demonstrate appreciation and enjoyment of reading
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 17a Uses and appreciates books and other texts
Objective 17a-2 Shows interest in books
52.Birth_to_9_months Children use writing for a variety of purposes
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 19b Writes to convey ideas and information
Objective 19b-2 Uses drawing, dictation, and scribbles or marks to convey a message
9 Months to 18 Months
48.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate understanding of social communication
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-4 Names familiar people, animals, and objects
Objective 9b Speaks clearly
Objective 9b-4 Uses some words and word-like sounds and is understood by most familiar people
Objective 10a Engages in conversations
Objective 10a-2 Engages in simple back-and-forth exchanges with others
Objective 10b Uses social rules of language
Objective 10b-2 Responds to speech by looking toward the speaker; watches for signs of being understood when communicating
49.9_to_18_months Children listen and understand communication (receptive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 8b Follows directions
Objective 8b-2 Responds to simple verbal requests accompanied by gestures or tone of voice
Objective 8a Comprehends language
Objective 8a-4 Identifies familiar people, animals, and objects when prompted
50.9_to_18_months Children communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas with others (expressive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-2 Vocalizes and gestures to communicate
Objective 9b Speaks clearly
Objective 9b-2 Babbles strings of single consonant sounds and combines sounds
Objective 10a Engages in conversations
Objective 10a-2 Engages in simple back-and-forth exchanges with others
51.9_to_18_months Children demonstrate appreciation and enjoyment of reading
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 17a Uses and appreciates books and other texts
Objective 17a-2 Shows interest in books
Objective 18b Uses emergent reading skills
Objective 18b-2 Pretends to read a familiar book, treating each page as a separate unit; names and describes what is on each page, using pictures as cues
52.9_to_18_months Children use writing for a variety of purposes
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 19b Writes to convey ideas and information
Objective 19b-2 Uses drawing, dictation, and scribbles or marks to convey a message
18 Months to 36 Months
48.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate understanding of social communication
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-4 Names familiar people, animals, and objects
Objective 9b Speaks clearly
Objective 9b-4 Uses some words and word-like sounds and is understood by most familiar people
Objective 10a Engages in conversations
Objective 10a-4 Initiates and attends to brief conversations
Objective 10b Uses social rules of language
Objective 10b-4 Uses appropriate eye contact, pauses, and simple verbal prompts when communicating
49.18_to_36_months Children listen and understand communication (receptive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 8b Follows directions
Objective 8b-4 Follows simple requests not accompanied by gestures
Objective 8a Comprehends language
Objective 8a-4 Identifies familiar people, animals, and objects when prompted
50.18_to_36_months Children communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas with others (expressive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-4 Names familiar people, animals, and objects
Objective 9b Speaks clearly
Objective 9b-4 Uses some words and word-like sounds and is understood by most familiar people
Objective 9c Uses conventional grammar
Objective 9c-2 Uses one- or two-word sentences or phrases
Objective 9d Tells about another time or place
Objective 9d-2 Makes simple statements about recent events and familiar people and objects that are not present
51.18_to_36_months Children demonstrate appreciation and enjoyment of reading
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 17a Uses and appreciates books and other texts
Objective 17a-4 Orients book correctly; turns pages from the front of the book to the back; recognizes familiar books by their covers
Objective 17b Uses print concepts
Objective 17b-2 Shows understanding that text is meaningful and can be read
Objective 18b Uses emergent reading skills
Objective 18b-2 Pretends to read a familiar book, treating each page as a separate unit; names and describes what is on each page, using pictures as cues
52.18_to_36_months Children use writing for a variety of purposes
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 19b Writes to convey ideas and information
Objective 19b-2 Uses drawing, dictation, and scribbles or marks to convey a message
36 Months to 60+ Months
48.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate understanding of social communication
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-6 Describes and tells the use of many familiar items
Objective 9b Speaks clearly
Objective 9b-6 Is understood by most people; may mispronounce new, long, or unusual words
Objective 9c Uses conventional grammar
Objective 9c-6 Uses complete, four- to six-word sentences
Objective 10a Engages in conversations
Objective 10a-6 Engages in conversations of at least three exchanges
Objective 10b Uses social rules of language
Objective 10b-6 Uses acceptable language and basic social rules while communicating with others; may need reminders
49.36_to_60_months Children listen and understand communication (receptive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 8b Follows directions
Objective 8b-6 Follows directions of two or more steps that relate to familiar objects and experiences
Objective 8a Comprehends language
Objective 8a-6 Responds appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories
50.36_to_60_months Children communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas with others (expressive language)
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 9a Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary
Objective 9a-6 Describes and tells the use of many familiar items
Objective 9b Speaks clearly
Objective 9b-6 Is understood by most people; may mispronounce new, long, or unusual words
Objective 9c Uses conventional grammar
Objective 9c-6 Uses complete, four- to six-word sentences
Objective 9d Tells about another time or place
Objective 9d-6 Tells stories about other times and places that have a logical order and that include major details
51.36_to_60_months Children demonstrate appreciation and enjoyment of reading
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 17a Uses and appreciates books and other texts
Objective 17a-4 Orients book correctly; turns pages from the front of the book to the back; recognizes familiar books by their covers
Objective 17b Uses print concepts
Objective 17b-2 Shows understanding that text is meaningful and can be read
Objective 18a Interacts during reading experiences, book conversations, and text reflections
Objective 18a-4 Asks and answers questions about the text; refers to pictures
Objective 18b Uses emergent reading skills
Objective 18b-2 Pretends to read a familiar book, treating each page as a separate unit; names and describes what is on each page, using pictures as cues
Objective 16a Identifies and names letters
Objective 16a-4 Recognizes and names as many as 10 letters, especially those in own name
52.36_to_60_months Children use writing for a variety of purposes
GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning
Objective 19b Writes to convey ideas and information
Objective 19b-6 Uses drawing, dictation, and mock letters or letter forms to convey a message
Objective 19c Writes using conventions
Objective 19c-4 Prints all upper- and lowercase letters; uses basic capitalization and punctuation; spells using learned spelling, phonemic awareness, and spelling conventions; makes simple edits to drafts
