Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Approaches to Learning

Other Arizona Early Learning sets

INITIATIVE AND CURIOSITY1

  • 1

    Initiative: The child demonstrates motivation, independence, and responsibility while participating in a range of activities and routines.1.1

    1. a

      Seeks interaction with others.1.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrates independence during activities, routines, and play.1.1.b

    3. c

      Exhibits flexibility, imagination, and inventiveness when attempting tasks and activities.1.1.c

  • 2

    Curiosity: The child demonstrates eagerness to learn about and discuss a range of topics, ideas, and activities.1.2

    1. a

      Shows interest in learning new things and trying new experiences.1.2.a

    2. b

      Expresses interest in people.1.2.b

    3. c

      Asks questions to get information.1.2.c

ATTENTIVENESS AND PERSISTENCE2

  • 1

    Attentiveness: The child demonstrates the ability to focus on an activity.2.1

    1. a

      Displays ability to pay attention when engaged in an activity.2.1.a

    2. b

      Sustains attention when engaged in an age-appropriate activity.2.1.b

    3. c

      Ability to return to activities after distractions and interruptions.2.1.c

  • 2

    Persistence: The child demonstrates the ability to maintain and sustain a task. 2.2

    1. a

      Pursues challenges.2.2.a

    2. b

      Copes with frustration or disappointment independently or with support.2.2.b

    3. c

      Establishes goals, generates plans, and follows through to completion.2.2.c

CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE3

  • 1

    Confidence and Resilience: The child demonstrates self-assurance, motivation, and stamina in a variety of circumstances.3.1

    1. a

      Expresses opinions or ideas.3.1.a

    2. b

      Views self as competent and skilled.3.1.b

    3. c

      Is willing to take risks and consider a variety of alternatives.3.1.c

    4. d

      Demonstrates a mindset of resilience when approaching challenging tasks.3.1.d

CREATIVITY4

  • 1

    Creativity: The child demonstrates the ability to express their own unique way of seeing the world.4.1

    1. a

      Uses imagination to generate innovative ideas.4.1.a

    2. b

      Displays curiosity and acknowledges others’ perspectives. 4.1.b

    3. c

      Engages in inventive social play.4.1.c

REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 5

  • 1

    Reasoning: The child demonstrates the ability to think in a logical way.5.1

    1. a

      Gathers and analyzes information to reach a conclusion.5.1.a

    2. b

      Recognizes relationships between cause and effect.5.1.b

    3. c

      Connects prior experiences with new learning. 5.1.c

  • 2

    Problem-Solving: The child demonstrates their ability to focus energies on suitable solutions.5.2

    1. a

      Finds out what is wanted or needed.5.2.a

    2. b

      Defines the problem.5.2.b

    3. c

      Brainstorms and chooses a solution to try.5.2.c

    4. d

      Checks in to see if the solution worked.5.2.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K and Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
ARIZONA EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS 4th Edition May 2018

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