DC Educational Standards (Infant)
| Main Criteria: DC Educational 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 | ||
| DC Educational Standards |
| Early Childhood Education |
| Grade: Ages Birth to 12 months - Adopted: 2012 |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.1. | Attends and engages with curiosity |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.1a. | Uses all senses to explore ReadyRosie Bath Time Fun Two on Me and You |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.2. | Shows persistence |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.2a. | Attends to sights and sounds ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Kicking Paper Touch and Taste Which Toy? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.3. | Approaches tasks flexibly |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.3a. | Emerging ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Kicking Paper Touch and Taste Which Toy? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.CL. | Communication and Language (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.7. | Uses conventional grammar and syntax |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.7a. | Babbles and experiments with tone and pitch ReadyRosie Lunchtime Language |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.9. | Demonstrates understanding of print concepts |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.9a. | Shows an interest in print materials ReadyRosie Animal Noises Reading Routines for Early Readers |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.10. | Demonstrates comprehension of printed materials read aloud |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.10a. | Emerging ReadyRosie Animal Noises Reading Routines for Early Readers |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.MA. | Mathematics (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.15. | Demonstrates knowledge of number and counting |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.15a. | Emerging ReadyRosie Table Taps |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AR. | The Arts (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AR.24. | Engages in music, movement, and drama activities ReadyRosie I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.26. | Expresses a variety of feelings and learns to manage them |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.26a. | Expresses feelings through facial expressions, body movements, crying, and vocalizing, often depending on adults for emotional comfort ReadyRosie Snuggle Close |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.29. | Develops positive relationships with adults |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.29a. | Recognizes, reacts positively to, and seeks to remain with familiar 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 |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.PDHS. | Physical Development/Health and Safety (Infants) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.33. | Demonstrates strength and coordination of small muscles |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.33a. | Uses whole hand and fingers (all together, raking, and then using thumb and index finger) to touch, hold, and pick up objects ReadyRosie Grasp and Grab Touch and Taste |
| DC Educational Standards |
| Early Childhood Education |
| Grade: Ages 13 to 24 months - Adopted: 2012 |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.1. | Attends and engages with curiosity |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.1a. | Manipulates objects; observes and explores surroundings by using all senses ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Check the Mail Take Along Toy Tube Chute Walk the Line |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.3. | Approaches tasks flexibly |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.3a. | Notices how others approach a task and imitates their attempts ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Check the Mail Take Along Toy Tube Chute Walk the Line |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.CL. | Communication and Language (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.5. | Demonstrates understanding of spoken language |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.5a. | Responds to others’ speech and gestures ReadyRosie Why should we tell family stories? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.9. | Demonstrates understanding of print concepts |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.9a. | Notices pictures of familiar objects in print materials ReadyRosie Look at the Book Reading Emotions |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.10. | Demonstrates comprehension of printed materials read aloud |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.10a. | Emerging ReadyRosie Look at the Book Reading Emotions Reading Routines for Early Readers Why should we tell family stories? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.11. | Hears and discriminates the sounds of language |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.11a. | Repeats words; joins in singing random words of simple songs 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 STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.MA. | Mathematics (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.14. | Matches, groups, and classifies objects |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.14a. | Begins to match one object with a similar object ReadyRosie Big and Little Color Toys Find a Match |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AR. | The Arts (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AR.24. | Engages in music, movement, and drama activities ReadyRosie Bear Bath I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby? Move While you Sing |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.26. | Expresses a variety of feelings and learns to manage them |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.26a. | Expresses a range of feelings; uses other people’s expressions to guide feelings, often depending on adults for emotional comfort; uses some self-comfort strategies ReadyRosie Reading Emotions |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.28. | Manages own behavior |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.28a. | Seeks out special person or object to help manage behavior; wants to do things for self ReadyRosie Walk the Line |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.29. | Develops positive relationships with adults |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.29a. | Interacts with new adults; often moves away from and comes back to familiar adults, using them as a secure base ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tips for bonding with your baby You are your child's first teacher |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.30. | Engages and plays with peers |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.30a. | Plays near another child, briefly engaging socially ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.PDHS. | Physical Development/Health and Safety (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.32. | Demonstrates strength and coordination of large muscles |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.32a. | Moves in a variety of ways and directions ReadyRosie Baby Basketball |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.PDHS. | Physical Development/Health and Safety (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.33. | Demonstrates strength and coordination of small muscles |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.33a. | Attempts activities that require two hands; uses fingers and whole-arm movements to place and release objects ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Clap and Swing Color with Me Dump and Pick Up Little Hands, Big Plans Take Along Toy Tube Chute |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.PDHS. | Physical Development/Health and Safety (Toddlers) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.34. | Demonstrates behaviors that promote health and safety |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.34b. | Attempts basic feeding, dressing, and hygiene tasks ReadyRosie Snack Time Speech |
| DC Educational Standards |
| Early Childhood Education |
| Grade: Ages 25 to 36 months - Adopted: 2012 |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.1. | Attends and engages with curiosity |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL1a. | Explores new places and materials; chooses a variety of tasks, especially those with adult support ReadyRosie Counting Collection Fast, Slow I Can Do It All By Myself Nature Walk and Talk Nesting Bowls What Do We Do? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.2. | Shows persistence |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.2a. | Continues to work on a self-selected task, especially with adult support ReadyRosie Counting Collection Fast, Slow I Can Do It All By Myself Nature Walk and Talk Nesting Bowls What Do We Do? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.3. | Approaches tasks flexibly |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.3a. | Uses trial-and-error approaches; asks for help ReadyRosie Counting Collection Fast, Slow I Can Do It All By Myself Nature Walk and Talk Nesting Bowls What Do We Do? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AL. | Approaches to Learning/Logic and Reasoning (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.4. | Uses symbols and takes on pretend roles |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AL.4a. | Uses props and imitates actions to re-enact familiar events ReadyRosie Tips for helping your child love reading |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.CL. | Communication and Language (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.5. | Demonstrates understanding of spoken language |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.5a. | Responds to simple statements, questions, and simple texts read aloud ReadyRosie Book Chats Bring Me the Book How can I help my child learn new words? Magazine Picture Walk One, Two, Moo Reading Routines for Early Readers Stuck on You Tips for helping your child love reading |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.CL. | Communication and Language (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.6. | Uses language to express self |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.6a. | Uses language to describe objects and people and to ask for help ReadyRosie Book Walk Stuck on You |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.CL. | Communication and Language (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.7. | Uses conventional grammar and syntax |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.7a. | Uses two- to four-word sentences with some word omissions and errors ReadyRosie Stuck on You Tell Me About It! Tempted to Talk |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.CL. | Communication and Language (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.8. | Uses conventional conversational and other social communication skills |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | CL.8a. | Initiates and engages in short back-and-forth exchanges, responding to verbal and nonverbal cues ReadyRosie Stuck on You Tell Me About It! |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.10. | Demonstrates comprehension of printed materials read aloud |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.10a. | Pretends to read a book by naming pictured objects and characters, using the support of an adult who asks questions. ReadyRosie Book Chats Book Walk Magazine Picture Walk Stop and Go Tips for helping your child love reading |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.11. | Hears and discriminates the sounds of language |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.11a. | Joins in songs, rhymes, refrains, and word games with repeating language sounds 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 STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.12. | Writes letters and words |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.12a. | Makes controlled linear scribbles ReadyRosie Copy Me Paint your Name Secret Message |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.LIT. | Literacy (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.13. | Understands the purpose of writing and drawing |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | LIT.13a. | Makes marks and talks about them ReadyRosie Copy Me Paint your Name Secret Message |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.MA. | Mathematics (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.14. | Matches, groups, and classifies objects |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.14a. | Matches one object with a group of similar objects ReadyRosie Nature Walk and Talk Toy Sort |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.MA. | Mathematics (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | Patterns | |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.14b. | Emerging ReadyRosie Drum Patterns |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.MA. | Mathematics (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.15. | Demonstrates knowledge of number and counting |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.15a. | Begins to rote count to 10 but may not be accurate consistently ReadyRosie Blast Off Magazine Problem Solving One, Two, Moo Packing our Lunch Snack Count |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.MA. | Mathematics (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.16. | Demonstrates knowledge of volume, height, weight, and length |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.16a. | Makes simple comparisons, noticing similarities and differences between objects ReadyRosie Nature Walk and Talk Toy Sort |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.MA. | Mathematics (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.17. | Identifies and labels shapes |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | MA.17a. | Matches one shape with the same shape ReadyRosie Copy Me |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.AR. | The Arts (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AR.24. | Engages in music, movement, and drama activities ReadyRosie Banana Phonana I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby? Ring Around the Rosie |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | AR.25. | Explores the visual arts ReadyRosie Copy Me Recycled Play |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.28. | Manages own behavior |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.28a. | Follows routines with consistent support from adults; accepts redirection; tries to meet own needs ReadyRosie How do I get my child to______? How should I handle temper tantrums? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.29. | Develops positive relationships with adults |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.29a. | Is comfortable in a range of settings; relies on familiar adults for assurance when necessary ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tips for bonding with your baby You are your child's first teacher |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.30. | Engages and plays with peers |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.30a. | Interacts with children who are engaged with similar materials and activities ReadyRosie Catch! Ring Around the Rosie |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.SED. | Social-Emotional Development (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.31. | Resolves conflicts with others |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | SED.31a. | Seeks adults’ help to solve social problems ReadyRosie How can I stop my kids from fighting? |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.PDHS. | Physical Development/Health and Safety (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.32. | Demonstrates strength and coordination of large muscles |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.32a. | Attempts new large-muscle activities that require coordination and balance ReadyRosie Bear Hunt Get Moving Ring Around the Rosie Stop and Go |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.PDHS. | Physical Development/Health and Safety (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.33. | Demonstrates strength and coordination of small muscles |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.33a. | Engages in activities that require eye–hand coordination; uses wrist and finger movements to manipulate objects ReadyRosie Drum Patterns Torn Paper Art Toy Car Wash |
| CONTENT STANDARD / STRAND / DISCIPLINE | DC.PDHS. | Physical Development/Health and Safety (Twos) |
| STANDARD / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.34. | Demonstrates behaviors that promote health and safety |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.34a. | Emerging ReadyRosie I Can Do It All By Myself |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.34b. | Performs some simple feeding, dressing, and hygiene tasks ReadyRosie Hooray Parfait I Can Do It All By Myself Little Chef Packing our Lunch T-Shirt Talk |
| STUDENT EXPECTATION / ESSENTIAL SKILL | PDHS.34c. | Emerging ReadyRosie I Can Do It All By Myself |