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AL6. Symbolic Play

Meta Description
Child uses sounds, actions, objects, and materials (paint, clay, blocks, etc.) to express ideas and understanding as well as to make new connections.
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Age Range Activiites
0-1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years K Alignment
  • AL6.1

    Makes noise by shaking, banging, and squeezing objects.
  • AL6.2

    Makes a sound to represent or stand for an object or event (e.g., sounds of animals).
  • AL6.3

    Acts out a sequence of related actions to recreate personal experiences (e.g., pretend to drink from an empty cup).
  • AL6.4

    Uses one object to stand for another in play (e.g., lines up a row of chairs and communicates, "the bus is leaving").
  • AL6.5

    Begins to intentionally plan how to use materials to express an idea (e.g., setting up a pretend store).

  • AL6.6

    Notices written letters and words represent objects, people, or events, and begins to use written letters or words in play.
  • 1.0.2.3.2

    Express an idea, feeling, or image through movement. (2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Arts Education: Dance)

  • 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)