Approaches to Learning: Age 3

EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SELF-REGULATION

  • 1

    Child manages emotions with increasing independence. P-ATL1

    1. a

      Begins to manage less intense emotions, such as mild frustration, independently. P-ATL1.a

    2. b

      May require a trusted adult’s support to manage more intense emotions.P-ATL1.b

  • 2

    Child follows rules and routines with increasing independence.P-ATL2

    1. a

      When supported by a trusted adult, follows simple established rules and routines (with occasional reminders), such as hanging up their coat or sitting at the table. P-ATL2.a

  • 3

    Child appropriately handles and takes care of materials.P-ATL3

    1. a

      With trusted adult support, handles materials, such as putting them where they belong.P-ATL3.a

  • 4

    Child manages actions, words, and behavior with increasing independence. P-ATL4

    1. a

      Manages own actions, words, and behavior with frequent support from a trusted adult, such as reminders to use gentle touches and friendly words.P-ATL4.a

COGNITIVE SELF-REGULATION (EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING)

  • 5

    Child demonstrates an increasing ability to control impulses.P-ATL5

    1. a

      When directly supported by a trusted adult, frequently engages in impulsive behaviors, but inhibits them.P-ATL5.a

  • 6

    Child maintains focus and sustains attention with minimal trusted adult support. P-ATL6

    1. a

      With trusted adult support, focuses attention on tasks and experiences for short periods of time, despite interruptions or distractions.P-ATL6.a

  • 7

    Child persists in tasks.P-ATL7

    1. a

      With or without trusted adult support, persists on preferred tasks when presented with small challenges, such as continuing to try to build a tall tower with blocks even when some pieces fall.P-ATL7.a

  • 8

    Child holds information in mind and manipulates it to perform tasks.P-ATL8

    1. a

      With the support of a trusted adult or peer, holds small amounts of information in mind, such as two-step directions, to successfully complete simple tasks. P-ATL8.a

  • 9

    Child demonstrates flexibility in thinking and learning.P-ATL9

    1. a

      Demonstrates flexibility, or the ability to switch gears, in thinking and behavior when prompted by a trusted adult, such as trying a new way to climb a structure when the first attempt does not work.P-ATL9.a

INITIATIVE AND CURIOSITY

  • 10

    Child demonstrates initiative and independence. P-ATL10

    1. a

      Regularly shows initiative, particularly in interactions with trusted adult.P-ATL10.a

    2. b

      Without adult prompting, works independently for a brief length of time.P-ATL10.b

  • 11

    Child shows interest in and curiosity about the world around them.P-ATL11

    1. a

      With trusted adult support, seeks out new information and explores new play and tasks.P-ATL11.a

CREATIVITY

  • 12

    Child expresses creativity in thinking and communication.P-ATL12

    1. a

      Responds to adults’ prompts to express creative ideas in words and/or actions.P-ATL12.a

  • 13

    Child uses imagination in play and interactions with others. P-ATL13

    1. a

      Uses imagination in play and other creative worksP-ATL13.a

    2. b

      Begins to communicate creative ideas to other children and trusted adults.P-ATL13.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines

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