4 Years-Kindergarten

Other Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards sets

• 3-4 Years

EAGERNESS AND CURIOSITY4-K.II.A

PERSISTENCE4-K.II.B

CREATIVITY AND INVENTIVENESS4-K.II.C

PLANNING AND REFLECTION4-K.II.D

Shows increased curiosity and is eager to learn new things and have new experiences4-K.II.A.1

Attends to tasks for a brief period of time4-K.II.B.1

Approaches daily activities with creativity and inventiveness4-K.II.C.1

Demonstrates some planning and learning from experiences4-K.II.D.1

EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING4-K.III.A

MANAGING EMOTIONS4-K.III.B

BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS AND PEERS4-K.III.C

SENSE OF IDENTITY AND BELONGING4-K.III.D

Recognizes the emotions of peers and responds with empathy and compassion4-K.III.A.1.a

Demonstrates cognitive empathy (recognizing or inferring other’s mental states) and the use of words, gestures and facial expressions to respond appropriately4-K.III.A.2.a

Recognizes and names own emotions and manages and exhibits behavioral control with or without adult support4-K.III.B.1.a

Increases attention to preferred activities and begins to attend to non-preferred activities4-K.III.B.2.a

Shows enjoyment in interactions with trusted adults while also demonstrating skill in separating from these adults 4-K.III.C.1.a

Plays with peers in a coordinated manner including assigning roles, materials and actions4-K.III.C.2.a

Maintains friendships and is able to engage in prosocial behavior such as cooperating, compromising and turn taking4-K.III.C.2.b

Responds appropriately to bullying behavior4-K.III.C.2.c

Able to independently engage in simple social problem solving including offering potential solutions and reflecting on the appropriateness of the solution 4-K.III.C.3.a

Able to take the perspective of others and actively respond in a manner that is consistent and supportive4-K.III.C.4.a

Engages in associative play and begins to play cooperatively with friends4-K.III.D.1.a

Persists at individual planned experiences, caregiverdirected experiences and planned group activities4-K.III.D.2.a

Demonstrates willingness to be flexible if routines must change4-K.III.D.3.a

Uses words to communicate personal characteristics, preferences, thoughts and feelings4-K.III.D.4.a

Recognizes preferences of others4-K.III.D.4.b

Uses words to demonstrate knowledge of personal information (e.g., hair color, age, gender or size)4-K.III.D.4.c

Identifies self as a unique member of a group (e.g., class, school, family or larger community)4-K.III.D.4.d

LISTENING AND UNDERSTANDING4-K.IV.A

SPEAKING4-K.IV.B

VOCABULARY4-K.IV.C

SENTENCES AND STRUCTURE4-K.IV.D

CONVERSATION4-K.IV.E

EMERGENT READING 4-K.IV.F

EMERGENT WRITING4-K.IV.G

Engages in multiple back-andforth communicative interactions with adults (e. g., teacher-shared information, readaloud books) and peers to set goals, follow rules, solve problems and share what is learned with others4-K.IV.A.1.a

Shows understanding by asking and answering factual, predictive and inferential questions, adding comments relevant to the topic and reacting appropriately to what is said 4-K.IV.A.1.b

Identifies the main idea, some details of a conversation, story or informational text and can explicitly connect what is being learned to own existing knowledge4-K.IV.A.2.a

Demonstrates increased ability to focus and sustain attention, set goals and solve dilemmas presented in conversation, story, informational text or creative play4-K.IV.A.2.b

Achieves mastery of two‐step directions and usually follows three‐step directions4-K.IV.A.3.a

Speaks and is understood by both a familiar and an unfamiliar adult but may make some pronunciation errors4-K.IV.B.1.a

Demonstrates understanding of age‐ appropriate vocabulary across many topic areas and demonstrates a wide variety of words and their meanings within each area (e.g., world knowledge, names of body parts and feelings)4-K.IV.C.1.a

Demonstrates understanding of functional and organizational language (e.g., same and different, in front of and behind, next to, opposite, below) in multiple environments4-K.IV.C.1.b

Understands or knows the meaning of many thousands of words including subject area words (e.g., science, social studies, math and literacy), many more than he or she routinely uses (receptive language)4-K.IV.C.1.c

Uses a large speaking vocabulary, adding new wordsweekly (e.g., repeats words and uses them appropriately in context) (typically has a vocabulary of more than 1,500 words) 4-K.IV.C.2.a

Uses a variety of word-meaning relationships (e.g., part‐ whole, object‐function, object‐location)4-K.IV.C.2.b

Identifies unfamiliar words asking for clarification 4-K.IV.C.2.c

Uses words in multiple contexts, with the understanding that some words have multiple meanings4-K.IV.C.2.d

Typically uses complete sentences of five or more words, usually with subject, verb and object order4-K.IV.D.1.a

Uses regular and irregular plurals, regular past tense, personal and possessive pronouns and subject‐verb agreement4-K.IV.D.1.b

Uses sentences with more than one phrase4-K.IV.D.2.a

Combines more than one idea using complex sentences (e.g., sequences and cause/effect relationships)4-K.IV.D.2.b

Combines sentences that give lots of detail, stick to the topic and clearly communicate intended meaning 4-K.IV.D.2.c

Engages in conversations with two to three back-andforth turns using language, gestures, and expressions (e.g., words related to social conventions like “please” and “thank you”)4-K.IV.E.1.a

Asks and responds to more complex statements and questions, follows another’s conversational lead, maintains multi-turn conversations, appropriately introduces new content and appropriately initiates or ends conversations4-K.IV.E.2.a

Demonstrates increased awareness of nonverbal conversational rules 4-K.IV.E.3.a

Demonstrates knowledge of verbal conversational rules (e.g., appropriately takes turns, does not interrupt, uses appropriate verbal expressions and uses appropriate intonation)4-K.IV.E.3.b

Matches language to social and academic contexts (e.g., uses volume appropriate to context)4-K.IV.E.3.c

Selects books for reading enjoyment and reading related activities including pretending to read to self or others 4-K.IV.F.1.a

Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences4-K.IV.F.1.b

Interacts appropriately with books and other materials in a print-rich environment4-K.IV.F.1.c

Asks to be read to, asks the meaning of written text or compares books/stories4-K.IV.F.1.d

Initiates and participates in conversations that demonstrate appreciation of printed materials4-K.IV.F.1.e

Distinguishes individual words within spoken phrases or sentences4-K.IV.F.2.a

Combines words to make a compound word (e.g., “foot” + “ball” = “football”) 4-K.IV.F.2.b

Deletes a word from a compound word (e.g., “starfish” – “star” = “fish”)4-K.IV.F.2.c

Combines syllables into words (e.g., “sis” + “ter” = “sister”) 4-K.IV.F.2.d

Deletes a syllable from a word (e.g., “trumpet” – “trum” = “pet” or “candy” – “dy” = “can”)4-K.IV.F.2.e

Combines onset and rime to form a familiar one-syllable word with and without pictorial support (e.g., when shown several pictures and adult says “/c/” + “at,” child can select the picture of the cat)4-K.IV.F.2.f

Recognizes that print conveys meaning4-K.IV.F.3.a

Recognizes almost all letters when named (e.g., when shown a group of letters, can accurately identify, verbally or nonverbally, the letter that is named)4-K.IV.F.3.b

Names most letters (e.g., when shown an uppercase or lowercase letter, can accurately say its name) 4-K.IV.F.3.c

Recognizes some letter sounds (e.g., when shown a group of letters, can accurately identify, verbally or nonverbally, the letter of the sound given)4-K.IV.F.3.d

Retells or reenacts story with increasing accuracy and complexity after it is read aloud4-K.IV.F.4.a

Asks and answers appropriate questions about the story (e.g., “What just happened?” “What might happen next?” “What would happen if…?” “What was so silly about…?” “How would you feel if you…?”)4-K.IV.F.4.b

Intentionally uses scribbles/writing to convey meaning (e.g., signing artwork, captioning, labeling, creating lists, making notes)4-K.IV.G.1.a

Uses letter‐like shapes or letters to write words or parts of words4-K.IV.G.1.b

Writes own name (e.g., first name, last name, or nickname), not necessarily with full correct spelling or well‐ formed letters4-K.IV.G.1.c

NUMBER SENSE4-K.V.A

NUMBER AND OPERATIONS4-K.V.B

PATTERNS4-K.V.C

GEOMETRY4-K.V.D

SPATIAL RELATIONS4-K.V.E

MEASUREMENT AND DATA4-K.V.F

Subitizes (immediately recognizes without counting) up to five objects4-K.V.A.1

Counts and identifies the number sequence “1 to 31” 4-K.V.A.2

Demonstrates one-toone correspondence when counting objects placed in a row (one to 15 and beyond)4-K.V.A.3

Identifies the last number spoken tells ”how many” up to 10 (cardinality)4-K.V.A.4

Constructs and counts sets of objects (one to 10 and beyond)4-K.V.A.5

Uses counting and matching strategies to find which is more, less than or equal to 10 4-K.V.A.6

Reads and writes some numerals one to 10 using appropriate activities4-K.V.A.7

Explores quantities up to eight using objects, fingers and dramatic play to solve real-world joining and separating problems4-K.V.B.1

Begins to demonstrate how to compose and decompose (build and take apart) sets up to eight using objects, fingers and acting out4-K.V.B.2

Identifies and extends a simple AB repeating pattern4-K.V.C.1

Duplicates a simple AB pattern using different objects4-K.V.C.2

Recognizes the unit of repeat of a more complex pattern and extends the pattern (e.g., ABB or ABC)4-K.V.C.3

Recognizes and names two-dimensional shapes (circle, square, triangle and rectangle) of different size and orientation4-K.V.D.1

Describes, sorts and classifies two- and three-dimensional shapes using some attributes such as size, sides and other properties (e.g., vertices)4-K.V.D.2

Creates two dimensional shapes using other shapes (e.g., putting two squares together to make a rectangle)4-K.V.D.3

Constructs with three-dimensional shapes in the environment through play (e.g., building castles in the construction area)4-K.V.D.4

Describes relationships between objects and locations with words and gestures by constructing models to demonstrate an understanding of proximity (beside, next to, between, below, over and under)4-K.V.E.1

Uses directions to move through space and find places in space4-K.V.E.2

Measures object attributes using a variety of standard and nonstandard tools4-K.V.F.1

Identifies measurable attributes such as length and weight and solves problems by making direct comparisons of objects4-K.V.F.2

Seriates (places objects in sequence) up to six objects in order by height or length (e.g., cube towers or unit blocks)4-K.V.F.3

Represents, analyzes and discusses data (e.g. charts, graphs and tallies)4-K.V.F.4

Begins to predict the results of data collection4-K.V.F.5

SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY4-K.VI.A

 LIFE SCIENCE4-K.VI.B

PHYSICAL SCIENCE4-K.VI.C

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE 4-K.VI.D

ENVIRONMENT4-K.VI.E

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY4-K.VI.F

Identifies each of the five senses and their relationship to each of the sense organs 4-K.VI.A.1.a

Begins to identify and make observations about what can be learned about the world using each of the five senses4-K.VI.A.1.b

Begins to understand that individuals may experience sensory events differently from each other (e.g., may like sound of loud noises or feel of fuzzy fabric) 4-K.VI.A.1.c

Uses tools and various technologies to support exploration and inquiry (e.g., digital cameras, scales)4-K.VI.A.2.a

Makes predictions and tests their predictions through experimentation and investigation 4-K.VI.A.3.a

Collects and records data through drawing, writing, dictation and taking photographs (e.g., using tables, charts, drawings, tallies and graphs)4-K.VI.A.3.b

Begins to form conclusions and construct explanations (e.g., What do the results mean?)4-K.VI.A.3.c

Shares findings and outcomes of experiments4-K.VI.A.3.d

Identifies characteristics of a variety of plants and animals including physical attributes and behaviors (e.g., camouflage, body covering, eye color, other adaptations, types of trees and where they grow)4-K.VI.B.1.a

Notices the similarities and differences among various living things4-K.VI.B.1.b

Understands that all living things grow, change and go through life cycles4-K.VI.B.1.c

Begins to distinguish between living and non-living things 4-K.VI.B.1.d

Observes that living things differ with regard to their needs and habitats4-K.VI.B.1.e

Discusses what makes objects move the way they do and how the movement can be controlled 4-K.VI.C.1.a

Makes predictions about how to change the speed of an object, tests predictions through experiments and describes what happens4-K.VI.C.1.b

Distinguishes between the properties of an object and the properties of which the material is made (e.g., water and ice)4-K.VI.C.1.c

Investigates and describes changing states of matter — liquid, solid and gas4-K.VI.C.1.d

Explores the relationship of objects to light (e.g., light and shadows)4-K.VI.C.1.e

Describes properties of water including changes in the states of water – liquid, solid and gas (e.g., buoyancy, movement, displacement and flow)4-K.VI.D.1.a

Discovers, explores, sorts, compares, and contrasts objects that are naturally found in the environment, including rocks, soil, sand and mud, and recognizes relationships among the objects (e.g., nature walks with hand lenses, collection bag) (e.g., rocks, twigs, leaves and sea shells) 4-K.VI.D.1.b

Begins to explore and discuss simple observations of characteristics and movements of the clouds, sun, moon and stars4-K.VI.D.1.c

Compares the daytime and nighttime cycle4-K.VI.D.1.d

Uses appropriate vocabulary to discuss climate and changes in the weather and the impact it has on their daily lives (e.g., types of clothing for different environments)4-K.VI.D.1.e

Demonstrates how people use objects and natural resources in the environment4-K.VI.E.1.a

Participates in daily routines demonstrating basic conservation strategies (e.g., conserving water when washing hands or brushing teeth)4-K.VI.E.1.b

Identifies examples of organized efforts to protect the environment (e.g., recycling materials in the classroom)4-K.VI.E.1.c

Identifies problems and tries to solve them by designing or using tools (e.g., makes a simple tent with a chair and cloth for protection from the sun)4-K.VI.F.1.a

Explains why a simple machine is appropriate for a particular task (e.g., moving something heavy, moving water from one location to another)4-K.VI.F.1.b

Uses appropriate tools and materials with greater flexibility to create or solve problems4-K.VI.F.1.c

Invents and constructs simple objects or more complex structures and investigates concepts of motion and stability of structures (e.g., ramps, pathways, structure, Legos, block building and play)4-K.VI.F.1.d

CULTURE4-K.VII.A

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND IDENTITY4-K.VII.B

INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS4-K.VII.C

SPACES, PLACES AND ENVIRONMENTS 4-K.VII.D

TIME, CONTINUITY AND CHANGE4-K.VII.E

GOVERNANCE, CIVIC IDEALS AND PRACTICES 4-K.VII.F

ECONOMICS AND RESOURCES4-K.VII.G

TECHNOLOGY AND OUR WORLD4-K.VII.H

Identifies self as a member of a culture 4-K.VII.A.1

Understands everyone belongs to a culture4-K.VII.A.2

Explores culture of peers and families in the classroom and community4-K.VII.A.3

Explores cultural attributes by comparing and contrasting different characteristics (e.g., language, literature, music, arts, artifacts, foods, architecture and celebrations)4-K.VII.A.4

Identifies characteristics of self as an individual4-K.VII.B.1

Identifies the ways self is similar to and different from peers and others4-K.VII.B.2

Recognizes individual responsibility as a member of a group (e.g., classroom or family)4-K.VII.B.3

Identifies differences and similarities of self and others as part of a group4-K.VII.C.1

Explains the role of groups within a community4-K.VII.C.2

Demonstrates awareness of group rules (e.g., family, classroom, school or community)4-K.VII.C.3

Exhibits leadership skills and roles (e.g., line leader and door holder) 4-K.VII.C.4

Identifies the relationship of personal space to surroundings4-K.VII.D.1

Identifies differences and similarities between own environment and other locations4-K.VII.D.2

Identifies differences and similarities of basic physical characteristics (e.g., landmarks or land features)4-K.VII.D.3

Uses spatial words (e.g., far/close, over/under and up/down)4-K.VII.D.4

Recognizes some geographic tools and resources (e.g., maps, globes or GPS)4-K.VII.D.5

Begins to identify the relationship between human decisions and the impact on the environment (e.g., recycling and water conservation)4-K.VII.D.6

Identifies changes within a sequence of events to establish a sense of order and time4-K.VII.E.1

Observes and recognizes changes that take place over time in the immediate environment4-K.VII.E.2

Recognizes and follows rules and expectations in varying settings4-K.VII.F.1

Participates in problem solving and decision making4-K.VII.F.2

Begins to explore basic principles of democracy (e.g., deciding rules in a classroom, respecting opinions of others, voting on classroom activities or civic responsibilities) 4-K.VII.F.3

Recognizes the difference between wants and needs4-K.VII.G.1

Begins to recognize that people work to earn money to buy things they need or want4-K.VII.G.2

Uses and shows awareness of technology and its impact on how people live (e.g., computers, tablets, mobile devices, cameras or music players)4-K.VII.H.1

SENSORY ART EXPERIENCE 4-K.VIII.A

MUSIC4-K.VIII.B

CREATIVE MOVEMENT4-K.VIII.C

IMAGINATIVE AND CREATIVE PLAY4-K.VIII.D

APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS4-K.VIII.E

Combines with intention a variety of open-ended, processoriented and diverse art materials 4-K.VIII.A.1

Actively participates in a variety of individual and group musical activities4-K.VIII.B.1

Expresses and represents thought, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge in individual and group music activities4-K.VIII.B.2

Continues to engage in individual and group movement activities to express and represent thoughts, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge4-K.VIII.C.1

Expresses and represents thoughts, observations, imagination, feelings, experiences and knowledge, verbally and non-verbally, with others using a variety of objects in own environment 4-K.VIII.D.1

Uses appropriate art vocabulary to describe own art creations and those of others4-K.VIII.E.1

Compares own art to similar art forms4-K.VIII.E.2

Begins to recognize that instruments and art forms represent cultural perspectives of the home and the community, now and in the past4-K.VIII.E.3