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AL5. Creative Play

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Child demonstrates imagination in their play.
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Domain
Domain:
Age Range Activiites
0-1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years K Alignment
  • AL5.1

    Uses senses to engage with people and objects.

  • AL5.2

    Makes cooing sounds, imitates facial expressions, reaches for objects.

  • AL5.3

    Engages in simple games that involve interaction with caregivers (e.g., plays peek-a-boo).
  • AL5.4

    Explores and uses materials in new ways.

  • AL5.5

    Engages in parallel play, where they play alongside other children without significant interaction.

  • AL5.6

    Imitates the actions of adults or older children (e.g., plays hide-and-seek, builds with blocks).
  • AL5.7

    Initiates novel interaction or activity with others.

  • AL5.8

    Engages in pretend play (e.g., pretends to cook, care for dolls, or takes on roles like a doctor or firefighter).
  • AL5.9

    Engages in cooperative play and collaborating with others in games and activities.

  • AL5.10

    Experiments with new ways to combine materials.
  • AL5.11

    Develops more elaborate imaginative play that includes complex scenarios and storylines.

  • AL5.12

    Uses humor and laughter during play (e.g., tells a joke or a funny story).

  • AL5.13

    Uses a variety of voice inflections and facial expressions in play.
  • 2.0.2.2.1

    Develop ideas for media artworks using play and experimentation. (2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Arts Education: Media Arts)

  • 4.0.2.2.1

    Invent and inhabit an imaginary place in a dramatic play or a guided drama experience. (2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Arts Education: Theater)

  • 4.0.3.5.2

    Use body, voice and imagination during a guided drama experience. (2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Arts Education: Theater)

  • 5.0.2.2.2

    Explore artistic ideas through intentional play. (2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Arts Education: Theater)