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AL2. Inquisitiveness

Meta Description
Child explores the environment and seeks interaction with people and objects; willingly tries new things.
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Age Range Activiites
0-1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years K Alignment
  • AL2.1

    Shows interest in the environment primarily through looking, listening, and using their mouth to explore things.

  • AL2.2

    Responds to people by looking, kicking legs, vocalizing, reaching.

  • AL2.3

    Uses senses (touch, see, hear, smell, taste) to explore their environment.

  • AL2.4

    Repeats actions until satisfied with effort.

  • AL2.5

    Investigates new materials in the environment.

  • AL2.6

    Investigates and experiments with materials with interest.

  • AL2.7

    Explores and combines various materials in innovative ways, either by initiating new combinations or by extending the use of materials.

  • AL2.8

    Asks questions.

  • AL2.9

    Notices and communicates curiosity about new objects, materials, and activities.

  • AL2.10

    Investigates new things and seeks novel experiences eagerly.

  • AL2.11

    Asks focused questions about topics of interest.

  • 0.3.2.1

    Speak audibly and express thoughts feelings, and ideas clearly. (2020 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts)