http://www.groton.k12.ct.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4120Sat, 18 May 2013 05:01:17 GMTSat, 18 May 2013 05:01:17 GMThttp://www.groton.k12.ct.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=659&PageID=4120&ViewID=eb7e2801-43b3-4938-b9c0-f347ce332820&FlexDataID=6809<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #483d8b"><STRONG>Preschool Goals</STRONG></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>By the end of preschool, children will:</STRONG></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; show self direction with a range of materials</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; sustain attention to a variety of tasks</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; participate in group activities</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; manage transitions, follow rules and routine</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; use words to express emotions or feelings</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; show empathy for others</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; interact cooperatively with peers</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; work to resolve conflicts </SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; use coordinated large and small muscles movements</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; care for self independently</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; engage in scientific inquiry</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; recognize and make patterns</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; relate number to quantity</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; understand and participate in conversations</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; demonstrate spatial awareness</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; show awareness of stories and an interest in print</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; use beginning writing to convey meaning</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; build, construct, draw or paint to represent own ideas</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; expand play to represent experiences and fantasies</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">*&nbsp; sing and respond to music</SPAN></DIV>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:57:03 GMT