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AL4. Choice Making

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Child makes choices from developmentally appropriate and engaging objects, people, or activities offered by caregivers.
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Domain:
Age Range Activiites
0-1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years K Alignment
  • AL4.1

    Shows preference for people, objects, and food.
  • AL4.2

    Makes choices between two options, sometimes with assistance from adults.
  • AL4.3

    Makes choices where appropriate without adult support (e.g., free choice activities or playing on playground equipment).
  • AL4.4

    Engages in self-initiated activities for up to five minutes.
  • AL4.5

    Creates a plan to achieve a goal and follows through to completion with occasional adult support.
  • 3.0.3.6.1

    Make a musical choice while singing, playing instruments, or moving to explore the effects of musical elements. (2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Arts Education: Music)

  • 5.0.2.4.1

    Identify choices made in one's original artwork. (2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standard in Arts Education: Visual Arts)

  • 0.1.2.3

    Choose and read texts that explore personal identity and interests, with prompting and support. (2020 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts)

  • K.5.23.1

    Create a personal representation of themselves, including their family and/or ancestors. Discuss the choices made, describing what is special and important, including strengths and assets. (2021 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies)