New Mexico Content Standards (Infant)
Main Criteria: New Mexico Content 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 Mexico Content Standards |
Early Childhood Education |
Grade: Ages Birth to 12 months - Adopted: 2014 |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.YI. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.YI.2. | Self-Awareness: The infant/toddler demonstrates an awareness of personal characteristics and abilities. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YI.2.1. | Shows beginning awareness of own body. ReadyRosie Kicking Paper Piggy Toes Roll Over Strong Legs |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.YI. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.YI.3. | Relationships with Adults: The infant/toddler develops secure and trusting relationships with adults. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YI.3.1. | Shows responsiveness toward primary caregivers. 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 |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YI.3.2. | Participates in interactions. 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 |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YI.3.3. | Initiates contact with regular caregivers. 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 |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YI.3.4. | Establishes and maintains rhythmic interactions with caregiver. ReadyRosie Itsy Bitsy Spider Motions Piggy Toes Sing to Your Baby |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.YI. | Beginning to Communicate (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.YI.5. | Listening and Understanding: The infant/toddler responds to the message of another’s communication. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.5.2. | Responds to sounds in the environment or verbal communication. ReadyRosie Lunchtime Language Self Talk Tummy Talk |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.5.3. | Begins imitating adult facial expressions. ReadyRosie Snuggle Close |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.5.4. | Begins to listen to words with understanding. ReadyRosie How can I help my child learn new words? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.YI. | Beginning to Communicate (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.YI.6. | Speaking and Communicating: The infant/toddler conveys a message to another person. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.6.1. | Uses sounds, gestures, or actions to express needs and feelings. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.6.2. | Coos, babbles. ReadyRosie Lunchtime Language |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.6.5. | Requests continued action of a toy or activity through body movements, eye contact, or vocalizations. ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Me in the Mirror Pattern Play Self Talk Sing to Your Baby Which Toy? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.6.6. | Vocalizes to get attention. ReadyRosie That's My Name |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.YI. | Beginning to Communicate (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.YI.7. | Early Literacy: The infant/toddler begins to develop the foundations for early literacy. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.7.1. | Shows interest in books, pictures, songs, and rhymes. ReadyRosie Animal Noises 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 Reading Routines for Early Readers Sing to Your Baby Why should I sing to my baby? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.7.2. | Explores books as objects. ReadyRosie Animal Noises Reading Routines for Early Readers |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.7.3. | Responds to rhythmic language in rhymes and songs. 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? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.7.4. | Begins to develop eye-hand coordination. ReadyRosie Grasp and Grab Touch and Taste |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YI.7.5. | Manipulates materials with increasing precision. ReadyRosie Grasp and Grab Touch and Taste |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.YI. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.YI.9. | Concept Development and Memory: The infant/toddler understands cause and effect, the permanency of things, and beginning numeracy concepts. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YI.9.2. | Imitates facial expressions immediately or later. ReadyRosie Snuggle Close |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YI.9.4. | Repeats actions to get the same reaction. ReadyRosie Bath Time Fun Kicking Paper |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.YI. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.YI.10. | Problem-Solving and Use of Symbols: The infant/toddler finds solutions and represents thoughts and feelings in creative ways. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YI.10.2. | Uses simple actions to make things happen. ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Kicking Paper Touch and Taste Which Toy? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YI.10.3. | Responds to music or chanting. 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? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.YI. | Beginning to Move and Do (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.YI.12. | Fine Motor: The infant/toddler manipulates objects and uses simple tools. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YI.12.1. | Uses hands or feet to make contact with objects or people. ReadyRosie Grasp and Grab Touch and Taste |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YI.12.2. | Begins to coordinate hands and eyes. ReadyRosie Grasp and Grab Touch and Taste |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YI.12.3. | Shows growing control of hands and fingers. ReadyRosie Grasp and Grab Touch and Taste |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.5.YI. | Approaches to Learning (Young Infants – Birth to 8 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 5.YI.14. | Curiosity, Initiative, Persistence, and Problem-Solving: The infant/toddler demonstrates curiosity, initiative, persistence, imagination, and problem-solving in his or her everyday activities. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YI.14.1. | Shows curiosity and interest in people, objects, and events. ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Kicking Paper Touch and Taste Which Toy? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YI.14.2. | Begins to demonstrate initiative. ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Kicking Paper Touch and Taste Which Toy? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YI.14.3. | Demonstrates creativity by exploring objects in multiple ways. ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Kicking Paper Touch and Taste Which Toy? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YI.14.4. | Begins to focus on interesting things: persistence. ReadyRosie Do You See Me? Kicking Paper Touch and Taste Which Toy? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YI.14.5. | Begins to use senses to solve problems. ReadyRosie Bath Time Fun Two on Me and You |
New Mexico Content Standards |
Early Childhood Education |
Grade: Ages 13 to 24 months - Adopted: 2014 |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.MI. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.MI.1. | Self-Regulation: The infant/toddler begins to demonstrate her ability to adjust her behavior and emotional response to changes in her environment. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.1.1. | Expresses a variety of emotions. ReadyRosie Reading Emotions |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.1.2. | Regulates emotions and behaviors with adult support. ReadyRosie Reading Emotions |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.1.3. | Expresses own needs. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Snack Time Speech |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.1.4. | Follows simple routines and rules in group setting with educator support. ReadyRosie How do I get my child to______? How should I handle temper tantrums? Let's Get Dressed Shoe Search |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.MI. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.MI.2. | Self-Awareness: The infant/toddler demonstrates an awareness of personal characteristics and abilities. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.2.1. | Shows awareness of self as an individual. ReadyRosie Happy Birthday to You Point and Learn This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.2.2. | Shows awareness of own abilities. ReadyRosie Happy Birthday to You Point and Learn This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.2.3. | Shows beginning understanding of accomplishments. ReadyRosie Happy Birthday to You Point and Learn This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.2.4. | Begins to use abilities in interactions. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.MI. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.MI.3. | Relationships with Adults: The infant/toddler develops secure and trusting relationships with adults. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.3.1. | Begins to solidify relationships with adults. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tips for bonding with your baby You are your child's first teacher |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.3.2. | Reacts differently toward familiar and unfamiliar adults. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tips for bonding with your baby You are your child's first teacher |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.3.3. | Demonstrates increasing responsiveness in interactions with others. ReadyRosie Choosing Clothes How can I make music part of our day? Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Move to to the Music Tea Party This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.3.4. | Begins to take turns with caregiver during play. ReadyRosie Choosing Clothes How can I make music part of our day? Move to to the Music This or That |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.MI. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.MI.4. | Relationships with Peers: The infant/toddler uses beginning social skills with other children. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.4.1. | Begins to relate to other children. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.4.2. | Demonstrates interest and enjoyment in interactions. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.4.3. | Exhibits prosocial behaviors. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.MI.4.4. | Demonstrates beginning interaction skills with peers. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.MI. | Beginning to Communicate (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.MI.5. | Listening and Understanding: The infant/toddler responds to the message of another’s communication. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.5.1. | Pays attention to what speaker is looking at or pointing to. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Check the Mail Take Along Toy Tube Chute Walk the Line |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.5.3. | Follows one-step requests when caregiver uses gestures and words. ReadyRosie Choosing Clothes Talk and Play |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.5.4. | Recognizes familiar routines or games. ReadyRosie Bear Bath How do I get my child to______? How should I handle temper tantrums? Let's Get Dressed Shoe Search Tea Party |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.MI. | Beginning to Communicate (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.MI.6. | Speaking and Communicating: The infant/toddler conveys a message to another person. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.6.1. | Imitates sounds, gestures, or words. ReadyRosie Big and Little Color Toys Find a Match Grocery Store I Spy Point and Learn Talk and Play |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.6.2. | Begins to use consistent sounds combinations, words, and gestures to communicate. ReadyRosie Big and Little Color Toys Find a Match Grocery Store I Spy Point and Learn Talk and Play |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.MI. | Beginning to Communicate (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.MI.7. | Early Literacy: The infant/toddler begins to develop the foundations for early literacy. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.7.1. | Begins to participate in stories, songs, and fingerplays. 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 Reading Emotions Reading Routines for Early Readers Rhyme and Ride Swing Song Where is Thumbkin? Why should I sing to my baby? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.7.2. | Explores books with interest. ReadyRosie Reading Routines for Early Readers |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.7.3. | Listens to stories for a short period of time. ReadyRosie Look at the Book Reading Emotions Reading Routines for Early Readers Why should we tell family stories? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.MI.7.4. | Experiments with grasp using a variety of writing tools. ReadyRosie Color with Me |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.MI. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.MI.8. | Exploration and Discovery: The infant/toddler inquires about the world and experiences the properties of things. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.8.2. | 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 |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.8.3. | Investigates new things in the environment. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Check the Mail Take Along Toy Tube Chute Walk the Line |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.MI. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.MI.9. | Concept Development and Memory: The infant/toddler understands cause and effect, the permanency of things, and beginning numeracy concepts. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.9.1. | Develops an awareness of quantity and size. ReadyRosie Build to Four Counting Counts |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.9.2. | Imitates others’ actions, gestures, and sounds. ReadyRosie Bear Bath |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.9.4. | Observes and responds to different causes and effects. ReadyRosie Dump and Pick Up |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.MI. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.MI.10. | Problem-Solving and Use of Symbols: The infant/toddler finds solutions and represents thoughts and feelings in creative ways. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.10.1. | Begins to solve simple problems. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Dump and Pick Up |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.10.2. | Uses simple tools. ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Color with Me Take Along Toy |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.10.3. | Uses a person or object to solve a problem. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Dump and Pick Up |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.10.4. | Plays with dramatic play materials. ReadyRosie Bear Bath |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.MI.10.6. | Expresses self by moving to music. ReadyRosie I can't sing. How can I sing to my baby? Move While you Sing |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.MI. | Beginning to Move and Do (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.MI.11. | Large Motor: The infant/toddler moves her body to achieve a goal. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.MI.11.1. | Begins to control movements using arms and legs. ReadyRosie Baby Basketball |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.MI.11.2. | Demonstrates beginning coordination and balance. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Move While you Sing Pop Go the Bubbles Take Along Toy Walk the Line |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.MI. | Beginning to Move and Do (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.MI.12. | Fine Motor: The infant/toddler manipulates objects and uses simple tools. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.MI.12.1. | Uses hands to explore objects with a variety of actions. ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Clap and Swing Color with Me Dump and Pick Up Little Hands, Big Plans Take Along Toy Tube Chute |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.MI.12.2. | Gains control of hands and fingers. ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Clap and Swing Color with Me Dump and Pick Up Little Hands, Big Plans Take Along Toy Tube Chute |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.MI.12.3. | Builds on beginning eye-hand coordination. ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Clap and Swing Color with Me Dump and Pick Up Little Hands, Big Plans Take Along Toy Tube Chute |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.MI. | Beginning to Move and Do (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.MI.13. | Self-Help, Safety, Health, and Physical Well-Being Skills: The infant/toddler begins to care for self and practice personal safety. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.MI.13.1. | Shows beginning awareness of personal needs. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Snack Time Speech |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.MI.13.2. | Helps with feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene. ReadyRosie Snack Time Speech |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.5.MI. | Approaches to Learning (Mobile Infants - 6 to 18 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 5.MI.14. | Curiosity, Initiative, Persistence, and Problem-Solving: The infant/toddler demonstrates curiosity, initiative, persistence, imagination, and problem-solving in his or her everyday activities. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.MI.14.1. | Demonstrates curiosity by using senses to explore the environment. ReadyRosie Baby Basketball Flying with Mom Pop Go the Bubbles Take Along Toy Walk the Line |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.MI.14.2. | Demonstrates initiative by showing likes and dislikes. ReadyRosie Choosing Clothes This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.MI.14.3. | Uses creative expression in beginning role-play. ReadyRosie Bear Bath |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.MI.14.4. | Focuses longer on interesting things. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Check the Mail Take Along Toy Tube Chute Walk the Line |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.MI.14.5. | Responds to order and routine and notices changes. ReadyRosie How do I get my child to______? How should I handle temper tantrums? Let's Get Dressed Shoe Search |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.MI.14.6. | Begins to find different ways to solve problems. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Dump and Pick Up |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.YT. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.YT.1. | Self-Regulation: The infant/toddler begins to demonstrate her ability to adjust her behavior and emotional response to changes in her environment. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.1.1. | Begins to recognize feelings in self and others. ReadyRosie Reading Emotions |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.1.2. | Demonstrates different emotions or moods. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Reading Emotions Snack Time Speech |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.1.3. | Shows more, but still limited, self-regulation. ReadyRosie How can I get my child to listen to me? How should I handle temper tantrums? Is my child overscheduled? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.1.4. | Shows comfort in daily routines and activities. ReadyRosie How do I get my child to______? How should I handle temper tantrums? Let's Get Dressed Shoe Search |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.YT. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.YT.2. | Self-Awareness: The infant/toddler demonstrates an awareness of personal characteristics and abilities. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.2.1. | Begins to demonstrate behaviors that reflect self-concept. ReadyRosie Happy Birthday to You Point and Learn This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.2.2. | Shows increased awareness of own abilities. ReadyRosie Happy Birthday to You Point and Learn This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.2.3. | Displays assertiveness. ReadyRosie Happy Birthday to You Point and Learn This or That |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.YT. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.YT.3. | Relationships with Adults: The infant/toddler develops secure and trusting relationships with adults. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.3.1. | Continues to need the emotional security of a trusted adult. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tips for bonding with your baby You are your child's first teacher |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.3.3. | Demonstrates increased reciprocity in relationships with adults. ReadyRosie Choosing Clothes How can I make music part of our day? Move to to the Music This or That |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.YT. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.YT.4. | Relationships with Peers: The infant/toddler uses beginning social skills with other children. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.4.1. | Demonstrates increased interest and frustration with other children. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.YT.4.3. | Demonstrates increasing interaction skills with peers. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Little Hands, Big Plans Tea Party |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.YT. | Beginning to Communicate (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.YT.5. | Listening and Understanding: The infant/toddler responds to the message of another’s communication. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YT.5.1. | Responds appropriately to simple commands. ReadyRosie Choosing Clothes Talk and Play |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YT.5.3. | Demonstrates understanding of simple questions. ReadyRosie Why should we tell family stories? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.YT. | Beginning to Communicate (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.YT.6. | Speaking and Communicating: The infant/toddler conveys a message to another person. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YT.6.4. | Has larger vocabulary in home language; is beginning to acquire vocabulary in second language. ReadyRosie Big and Little Color Toys Find a Match Grocery Store I Spy Point and Learn Talk and Play |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.YT. | Beginning to Communicate (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.YT.7. | Early Literacy: The infant/toddler begins to develop the foundations for early literacy. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YT.7.1. | Participates in stories, songs, and fingerplays. 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 Reading Emotions Reading Routines for Early Readers Rhyme and Ride Swing Song Where is Thumbkin? Why should I sing to my baby? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.YT.7.3. | Responds to early literacy activities. ReadyRosie Look at the Book Reading Emotions Reading Routines for Early Readers |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.YT. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.YT.9. | Concept Development and Memory: The infant/toddler understands cause and effect, the permanency of things, and beginning numeracy concepts. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YT.9.1. | Develops an increasing awareness of quantity and size. ReadyRosie Build to Four Counting Counts |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YT.9.3. | Experiments with more complex cause-and-effect play. ReadyRosie How can I get my child to listen to me? How should I handle temper tantrums? Is my child overscheduled? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.YT. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.YT.10. | Problem-Solving and Use of Symbols: The infant/toddler finds solutions and represents thoughts and feelings in creative ways. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YT.10.1. | Solves simple problems using logical reasoning. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Dump and Pick Up |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.YT.10.2. | Begins to express self creatively. ReadyRosie Reading Emotions |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.YT. | Beginning to Move and Do (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.YT.11. | Large Motor: The infant/toddler moves her body to achieve a goal. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YT.11.1. | Demonstrates increasing large motor control. ReadyRosie Baby Basketball |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YT.11.2. | Demonstrates increasing coordination and balance. ReadyRosie Kick With Me Move While you Sing Pop Go the Bubbles Take Along Toy Walk the Line |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.YT. | Beginning to Move and Do (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.YT.12. | Fine Motor: The infant/toddler manipulates objects and uses simple tools. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YT.12.1. | Uses hands and fingers in more complex and refined ways. ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Clap and Swing Color with Me Dump and Pick Up Little Hands, Big Plans Take Along Toy Tube Chute |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YT.12.2. | Begins to use simple tools. ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Color with Me Take Along Toy |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YT.12.3. | Shows increasing eye-hand coordination. ReadyRosie Big, Little Helper Clap and Swing Color with Me Dump and Pick Up Little Hands, Big Plans Take Along Toy Tube Chute |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.YT. | Beginning to Move and Do (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.YT.13. | Self-Help, Safety, Health, and Physical Well-Being Skills: The infant/toddler begins to care for self and practice personal safety. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YT.13.1. | Begins to attend to personal needs. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Snack Time Speech |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.YT.13.2. | Shows increasing abilities in feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene. ReadyRosie Snack Time Speech |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.5.YT. | Approaches to Learning (Young Toddlers - 16 to 24 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 5.YT.14. | Curiosity, Initiative, Persistence, and Problem-Solving: The infant/toddler demonstrates curiosity, initiative, persistence, imagination, and problem-solving in his or her everyday activities. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YT.14.1. | Demonstrates curiosity by using all senses to explore new things in the environment. ReadyRosie Baby Basketball Flying with Mom Pop Go the Bubbles Take Along Toy Walk the Line |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YT.14.2. | Demonstrates preferences and makes independent choices. ReadyRosie Choosing Clothes This or That |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YT.14.3. | Engages in more complex pretend play based on everyday events. ReadyRosie Bear Bath Tea Party |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YT.14.4. | Engages in activity toward a goal. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Check the Mail Take Along Toy Tube Chute Walk the Line |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.YT.14.5. | Demonstrates more complex problem-solving skills. ReadyRosie Build to Four Buried Treasure Can You Find Me? Dump and Pick Up |
New Mexico Content Standards |
Early Childhood Education |
Grade: Ages 25 to 36 months - Adopted: 2014 |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.OT. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.OT.1. | Self-Regulation: The infant/toddler begins to demonstrate her ability to adjust her behavior and emotional response to changes in her environment. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.1.4. | Is increasingly able to regulate behavior. ReadyRosie How can I get my child to listen to me? How should I handle temper tantrums? Is my child overscheduled? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.OT. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.OT.3. | Relationships with Adults: The infant/toddler develops secure and trusting relationships with adults. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.3.1. | Trusts and interacts comfortably with familiar adults. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tips for bonding with your baby You are your child's first teacher |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.3.2. | Establishes relationships with consistent adults other than primary caregiver. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tips for bonding with your baby You are your child's first teacher |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.3.3. | Begins to imitate or portray roles and relationships. ReadyRosie Banana Phonana |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.1.OT. | Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 1.OT.4. | Relationships with Peers: The infant/toddler uses beginning social skills with other children. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.4.1. | Demonstrates ability to interact with an increasing number of children. ReadyRosie Catch! Ring Around the Rosie |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.4.2. | Uses beginning negotiation skills with other children. ReadyRosie How can I stop my kids from fighting? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.4.3. | Begins to use words in social situations with peers. ReadyRosie Catch! Ring Around the Rosie |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 1.OT.4.4. | Participates positively in activities with more than one other child. ReadyRosie Catch! Ring Around the Rosie |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.OT. | Beginning to Communicate (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.OT.5. | Listening and Understanding: The infant/toddler responds to the message of another’s communication. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.5.3. | Demonstrates increased understanding of questions. ReadyRosie T-Shirt Talk Why should we tell family stories? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.5.4. | Shows increased receptive vocabulary. ReadyRosie How can I help my child learn new words? Magazine Picture Walk One, Two, Moo Stuck on You |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.OT. | Beginning to Communicate (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.OT.6. | Speaking and Communicating: The infant/toddler conveys a message to another person. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.6.1. | Combines words to express more complex ideas. ReadyRosie Stuck on You Tell Me About It! Tempted to Talk |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.6.3. | Initiates socially expected communication. ReadyRosie Stuck on You Tell Me About It! |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.6.5. | Asks simple questions in home language; may use gestures or single words to ask questions in second language. ReadyRosie Nature Walk and Talk What Do We Do? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.2.OT. | Beginning to Communicate (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 2.OT.7. | Early Literacy: The infant/toddler begins to develop the foundations for early literacy. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.7.1. | Initiates and participates in stories, songs, and fingerplays. ReadyRosie Book Chats Bring Me the Book 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? Reading Routines for Early Readers Ring Around the Rosie Tips for helping your child love reading Why should I sing to my baby? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.7.5. | Starts to use own drawings to represent objects and ideas. ReadyRosie Copy Me Recycled Play |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 2.OT.7.6. | Expresses creativity using skills for writing. ReadyRosie Copy Me Paint your Name Secret Message T-Shirt Talk Why should we tell family stories? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.OT. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.OT.8. | Exploration and Discovery: The infant/toddler inquires about the world and experiences the properties of things. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.OT.8.1. | Notices and describes how items are the same or different. ReadyRosie Book Walk Stuck on You |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.OT.8.2. | Begins to organize materials and information. ReadyRosie Counting Collection Fast, Slow I Can Do It All By Myself Nature Walk and Talk Nesting Bowls What Do We Do? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.OT. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.OT.9. | Concept Development and Memory: The infant/toddler understands cause and effect, the permanency of things, and beginning numeracy concepts. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.OT.9.3. | Expresses understanding of cause and effect. ReadyRosie How can I get my child to listen to me? How should I handle temper tantrums? Is my child overscheduled? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.3.OT. | Beginning to Build Concepts (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 3.OT.10. | Problem-Solving and Use of Symbols: The infant/toddler finds solutions and represents thoughts and feelings in creative ways. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 3.OT.10.1. | Demonstrates increased problem-solving ability. ReadyRosie Drum Patterns Fast, Slow Hooray Parfait Nesting Bowls Playdough Lengths Stop and Go What Do We Do? Which Lid? |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.OT. | Beginning to Move and Do (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.OT.11. | Large Motor: The infant/toddler moves her body to achieve a goal. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.OT.11.1. | Demonstrates coordination, balance, and control in a variety of ways. ReadyRosie Bear Hunt Get Moving Ring Around the Rosie Stop and Go |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.OT. | Beginning to Move and Do (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.OT.12. | Fine Motor: The infant/toddler manipulates objects and uses simple tools. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.OT.12.1. | Coordinates several senses. ReadyRosie Fast, Slow Playdough Lengths |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.OT.12.2. | Uses simple tools independently. ReadyRosie Copy Me Drum Patterns Hooray Parfait Secret Message Toy Car Wash |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.OT.12.3. | Demonstrates eye-hand coordination. ReadyRosie Drum Patterns Torn Paper Art Toy Car Wash |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.4.OT. | Beginning to Move and Do (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 4.OT.13. | Self-Help, Safety, Health, and Physical Well-Being Skills: The infant/toddler begins to care for self and practice personal safety. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.OT.13.1. | Shows increased attention to personal needs. ReadyRosie Behavior is a form of communication Tempted to Talk |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.OT.13.2. | Shows increasing independence in personal care. ReadyRosie I Can Do It All By Myself |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 4.OT.13.3. | Participates in healthy care routines. ReadyRosie I Can Do It All By Myself |
STRAND / CONTENT STANDARD | NM.5.OT. | Approaches to Learning (Older Toddlers - 24 to 36 months) |
BENCHMARK / STANDARD | 5.OT.14. | Curiosity, Initiative, Persistence, and Problem-Solving: The infant/toddler demonstrates curiosity, initiative, persistence, imagination, and problem-solving in his or her everyday activities. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.OT.14.1. | Actively attempts to learn new things she is curious about. ReadyRosie Counting Collection Fast, Slow I Can Do It All By Myself Nature Walk and Talk Nesting Bowls What Do We Do? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.OT.14.3. | Pretends and uses creativity and imagination during play. ReadyRosie Banana Phonana Drum Patterns Recycled Play Toy Car Wash Vroom! Vroom! |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.OT.14.4. | Persists toward a goal with an activity, object, or toy. ReadyRosie Counting Collection Fast, Slow I Can Do It All By Myself Nature Walk and Talk Nesting Bowls What Do We Do? |
PERFORMANCE STANDARD / BENCHMARK / PROFICIENCY | 5.OT.14.5. | Begins to find novel solutions to problems. ReadyRosie Drum Patterns Fast, Slow Hooray Parfait Nesting Bowls Playdough Lengths Stop and Go What Do We Do? Which Lid? |