M11. Transformations and Symmetry

Attends and responds to moving objects and sounds in their environment.

Develops an increasing ability to change positions and move their body from place to place.

Demonstrates awareness of differences between over and under, up and down, in and out.

Rotates, flips, or turns an object when they realize the object doesn't fit in a defined space.

Adjusts position and movement of own body relative to objects (e.g., moves around objects).

Explores how objects fit together in their environment.

Rotates objects to accurately fit through holes and spaces.

Puts together (composes) and takes apart (decomposes) shapes to create new shapes.

Recognizes and creates shapes that have symmetry.

Recognizes that complex shapes need to be rotated, flipped, or turned around before objects fit together (e.g., puzzle pieces).

Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes. Describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind and next to. (MP1, MP6)