1.1 Understands typical and atypical development and multiple factors that influence development from conception through infancy and early childhood
1.1 a. Understands the impact of physical health on children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and
motor development
1.6 Supports children's gross and fine motor development
1.6 a. Creates an environment that supports a variety and range of motor skills
1.6 b. Creates opportunities for children to practice skills supporting the age-appropriate development of
coordination, balance, movement, and strength:
z Locomotor skills: rolling, crawling, walking, running, jumping, climbing, hopping, galloping, skipping
z Stability skills: turning, twisting, sitting, bending, stretching, reaching, lifting, balancing
z Object control: grasp and release, bilateral use of body, midline, construction, ball play
1.6 c. Encourages indoor and outdoor environments that allow children to move freely
1.6 d. Ensures children spend time each day in active gross motor play, recognizing outdoors as the preferred
environment
1.6 e. Supports children in their search of reasonable physical challenges
1.6 f. Provides opportunities and materials that encourage sensory integration
1.10 Facilitates children's play to encourage development across domains
1.10 a. Invites children to initiate and design their own play
1.10 b. Responds to children’s needs and interests as they play
4.2 Creates an environment that is predictable, promotes interaction and learning, and is responsive to the needs of all children
4.2 a. Plans, implements, and adapts a supportive learning environment that promotes children’s safety, positive
interactions, and behaviors
5.1 Identifies practices that encourage positive health behaviors and support the physical and mental well-being of children and families
5.1 b. Provides intentional learning opportunities for children and families to understand the basics of healthy
behaviors
