ST2. Investigate

Uses senses to become aware of immediate surroundings (e.g., looking at a mobile, turning their head towards a sound, or touching different textures).

Touches, feels, and manipulates objects to gain understanding.

Seeks out and explores objects and items.

Begins using objects as tools (e.g., using a block as a hammer or a phone).

Plays with objects of interest (whether familiar or new) for extended periods of time.

Identifies and uses some tools for their intended purpose.

Seeks to gain additional knowledge in areas of interest using trial and error and/or asking for caregiver help.

Explores and notices properties in objects.

Uses many tools as intended (e.g., scissors or magnifying glass).

Starts with a useful, general approach to investigation even if details may be lacking.

Explores objects with the intention of finding out something specific.

Uses tools in new and creative ways.

Make daily and seasonal observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Record and use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.