Lifelong Learning Practices Standards - Age 3 (2023)
Lesson Plans

Strand 2: LEARNING ENGAGEMENT (INITIATIVE AND PERSISTENCE)

Learning Engagement is the way children continue to develop the ability to actively explore and participate in the learning environment. This engagement involves supporting the child as the child develops self-directed, goal-oriented exploration and discovery.

Standard LLP 3 yr.2.5

With prompting and support, develop the ability to sustain engagement in active learning small- and large-group activities working alone or cooperatively.

• Building Friendships
  Children will practice friendship skills as they join activities or invite others to join them in their play.
• Cook - Make Fry Bread
  Children will talk about and measure ingredients to make fry bread. 
• Fine Motor Muscle Development
  Children need to develop coordination of the muscles in their shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.  Provide materials in order to help children build and strengthen those muscles.

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