Pre-K ELA Learning Targets
English Lang Arts, PK
(ELA) ALT 1 - Recognizes Name
Recognizes and writes own name
(ELA) ALT 2 - Names of Classmates
Recognizes and writes own name
(ELA) ALT 3 - Meanings
Gives meaning to marks, drawing words, and letter symbols
(ELA) ALT 4 - Recognizes Words
Recognizes the beginning sounds of words and consonants
(ELA) ALT 5 - Alphabet
Knows names of alphabet letters; lower and upper-case
(ELA) ALT 6 - Letters and Marks
Uses letters/marks and drawing to create stories/messages
(A2L) ALT 1 - Focuses Attention
Focuses attention to pursue an interest, gratify a curiosity, respond to a challenge or try out an idea.
AST 1.1 - Engages : Engages, slows down, notices detail
AST 1.2 - Manages Distractions : Manages distractions, knows where to focus and what to ignore
AST 1.3 - Impulsivity : Avoids impulsivity, self regulates, and delays gratification
AST 1.4 - Persists : Persists, doesn't give up easily
AST 1.5 - Works and Plays : Works and plays with intention and purpose.
(A2L) ALT 2 - Observing Details
Makes connections, notes relationships, and organizes items based on observed details.
AST 2.1 - Distinguishing Details : Observes and notes distinguishing details (shapes, colors, characteristics).
AST 2.2 - Organizes Items : Sorts, categorizes, organizes items in a variety of ways based on observed relationships.
AST 2.3 - Patterns : Recognizes patterns, similarities, and differences.
AST 2.4 - Connections : Makes a connection between one thing and another.
ST 2.5 - Past Experiences : Connects and uses past experiences and knowledge in a new situation.
(LC) ALT 1 - Ideas and Emotions
Communicates ideas and emotions clearly and appropriately.
AST 1.1 - Appropriateness : Uses appropriate words, materials, images, or gestures to express thoughts and emotions.
AST 1.2 - Arts and Sciences : Uses materials from the arts and/or sciences appropriately to express thoughts and emotions.
AST 1.3 - Clear Messaging : Conveys a message/idea/story clearly so that others understand.
AST 1.4 - Listens and Responds : Conveys a message/idea/story clearly so that others understand.
AST 1.5 - Expresses Satisfaction : Expresses satisfaction stemming from a discovery, accomplishment, interaction, or relationship.
AST 1.6 - Conversation : Engages in conversation and interacts comfortably with others.
(LC) ALT 2 - Collaborates
Collaborates with others to accomplish a shared goal.
AST 2.1 - Conversation : Engages in conversation and interacts comfortably with others.
AST 2.2 - Contributes : Contributes ideas to group.
AST 2.3 - Caring Attitude : Exhibits a caring attitude
AST 2.4 - Listens and Engages : Listens and engages with others with interest and empathy
AST 2.5 - Interdependent Thinking : Demonstrates interdependent thinking; builds upon the ideas of others.