Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Prekindergarten

Other New York Physical Education sets

Physical DevelopmentPK.1

  • 1

    Uses sense to assist and guide learning.  PK.1.1

    1. a

      Identifies sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and textures.PK.1.1.a

    2. b

      Compares and contrasts different sights, smells, tastes, and textures.PK.1.1.b

    3. c

      Communicates to discuss sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and textures. PK.1.1.c

  • 2

    Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.PK.1.2

    1. a

      Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces.PK.1.2.a

    2. b

      Exhibits appropriate body movements when carrying out a task. PK.1.2.b

    3. c

      Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them.PK.1.2.c

  • 3

    Demonstrates coordination and control of larger muscles. PK.1.3

    1. a

      Displays an upright posture when standing or seated.PK.1.3.a

    2. b

      Maintains balance during sitting, standing, and movement activities. PK.1.3.b

    3. c

      Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot.PK.1.3.c

    4. d

      Navigates stairs using alternating feet.PK.1.3.d

    5. e

      Puts on age-appropriate clothing items, such as shirts, jackets, pants, shoes, etc.PK.1.3.e

  • 4

    Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.PK.1.4

    1. a

      Navigates age-appropriate playground equipment.PK.1.4.a

    2. b

      Explores, practices, and performs skill sets.  PK.1.4.b

    3. c

      Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities (e.g., dancing, pedaling, following the leader, participating in games/sports).PK.1.4.c

  • 5

    Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and fine motor skillsPK.1.5

    1. a

      Demonstrates ability to use fine motor skills (e.g., engages in finger plays, uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes and utensils effectively). PK.1.5.a

    2. b

      Manipulates small objects with ease (e.g., fits objects into holes, strings wooden beads, etc.)PK.1.5.b

    3. c

      Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and tape successfully. PK.1.5.c

Physical FitnessPK.2

  • 1

    Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.PK.2.1

    1. a

      Engages in rigorous large motor activities (e.g., walking, marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops.PK.2.1.a

    2. b

      Participates in activities designed to strengthen major muscle groups. PK.2.1.b

    3. c

      Participates in activities to promote balance and flexibility.PK.2.1.c

Physical Health and Well-Being PK.3

  • 1

    Demonstrates personal care and hygiene skills.PK.3.1

    1. a

      Demonstrates growing independence in using personal hygiene skills. PK.3.1.a

    2. b

      Exhibits self-help when dressing, cleaning up, participating in meals, etc.PK.3.1.b

    3. c

      Recognizes and communicates the need to use the restroom or when experiencing symptoms of hunger or illness.PK.3.1.c

  • 2

    Demonstrates awareness and understanding of healthy habits.PK.3.2

    1. a

      Recognizes the importance of good nutrition, water, rest, and sleep to be healthy.PK.3.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrates ways to self-soothe during times of stress.PK.3.2.ab

    3. c

      Talks about food choices in relationship to personal allergies and overall health.PK.3.2.ac

    4. d

      Relates healthy behaviors to good personal health (e.g., eating a balanced diet, exercising, etc.).PK.3.2.ad

Physical SafetyPK.4

  • 1

    Demonstrates awareness and understanding of safety rules.PK.4.1

    1. a

      Verbalizes and demonstrates safety rules (e.g., bus safety, holding an adult’s hand when walking on sidewalks or near a street).PK.4.1.a

    2. b

      Understands and communicates that some practices could be unsafe (e.g., playing with matches, playing near a busy street, not wearing a bike helmet, etc.).PK.4.1.b

    3. c

      Participates in fire evacuation drills, understands what the alarm bell is and the need to go to a safe location, etc.PK.4.1.c

    4. d

      Explains how to get help in emergency situations (e.g., communicates their guardian’s name).PK.4.1.d

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