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K–12 Standards

Physical Development and Health

Other New York Prekindergarten Learning Standards sets

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

  • 1

    Uses senses to assist and guide learning.PK.PDH.1

    1. a

      Identifies sights, smells, sounds, tastes and texturesPK.PDH.1.a

    2. b

      Compares and contrasts different sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and texturesPK.PDH.1.b

    3. c

      Communicates to discuss sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and texturesPK.PDH.1.c

  • 2

    Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movementsPK.PDH.2

    1. a

      Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces (i.e., aware of their own body)PK.PDH.2.a

    2. b

      Exhibits appropriate body movements when carrying out a taskPK.PDH.2.b

    3. c

      Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them (i.e., aware of the things around them)PK.PDH.2.c

  • 3

    Demonstrates coordination and control of large musclesPK.PDH.3

    1. a

      Displays an upright posture when standing or seated PK.PDH.3.a

    2. b

      Maintains balance during sitting, standing, and movement activitiesPK.PDH.3.b

    3. c

      Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one footPK.PDH.3.c

    4. d

      Navigates stairs using alternating feetPK.PDH.3.d

    5. e

      Puts on age appropriate clothing items, such as shirts, jackets, pants, shoes, etc.PK.PDH.3.e

  • 4

    Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipmentPK.PDH.4

    1. a

      Navigates age appropriate playground equipmentPK.PDH.4.a

    2. b

      Explores, practices, and performs skill sets (e.g., throwing, pushing, pulling, catching, balancing, etc.) PK.PDH.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.PDH.4.c

  • 5

    Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and fne motor skillsPK.PDH.5

    1. a

      Demonstrates ability to use fine motor skills (e.g., engages in finger plays, uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes, eating utensils and blunt scissors effectively) PK.PDH.5.a

    2. b

      Manipulates small objects with ease (e.g., fts objects into holes, strings wooden beads, stacks mini blocks, uses geo boards, etc.)PK.PDH.5.b

    3. c

      Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and tape successfullyPK.PDH.5.c

PHYSICAL FITNESS

  • 6

    Engages in a variety of physical fitness activitiesPK.PDH.6

    1. a

      Engages in rigorous large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance developsPK.PDH.6.a

    2. b

      Participates in activities designed to strengthen major muscle groupsPK.PDH.6.b

    3. c

      Participates in activities to promote balance and flexibility PK.PDH.6.c

PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

  • 7

     Demonstrates personal care and hygiene skillsPK.PDH.7

    1. a

      Demonstrates growing independence in using personal hygiene skills (e.g., washing hands, brushing teeth, toileting, etc.) PK.PDH.7.a

    2. b

      Exhibits self-help skills when dressing, cleaning up, participating in meals, etc. PK.PDH.7.b

    3. c

      Recognizes and communicates the need to use the restroom or when experiencing symptoms of hunger or illnessPK.PDH.7.c

  • 8

    Demonstrates awareness and understanding of healthy habits.PK.PDH.8

    1. a

      Recognizes the importance of good nutrition, water, rest and sleep to be healthyPK.PDH.8.a

    2. b

      Demonstrates ways to self-soothe during times of stressPK.PDH.8.b

    3. c

      Talks about food choices in relationship to personal allergies and overall health  PK.PDH.8.c

    4. d

      Relates healthy behaviors to good personal health (e.g., eating a balanced diet, exercising)PK.PDH.8.d

PHYSICAL SAFETY

  • 9

    Demonstrates awareness and understanding of safety rulesPK.PDH.9

    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.PDH.9.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)PK.PDH.9.b

    3. c

      Participates in fre evacuation drills, understands what the alarm bell is and the need to go to a safe location, etc.PK.PDH.9.c

    4. d

      Explains how to get help in emergency situations (e.g., communicates their guardian’s name and phone number)PK.PDH.9.d

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