Resources on Early Learning
Illinois Early Learning Standards
Physical Development and Health
STATE GOAL 19:
Acquire movement skills and understand concepts needed to engage in health-enhancing physical activity.
Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate physical competency in individual and team sports, creative movement and leisure and work-related activities.
Benchmarks
19.A.ECaEngage in active play using gross motor skills.
Video: Climbing a Tree
Video: Constructing a Cradle
Video: Experimenting with Balance
Video: Two on a Trike
19.A.ECbEngage in active play using fine motor skills.
Video: Fine Motor Skills and Safety
Learning Standard B:
Analyze various movement concepts and applications.
Benchmark
19.B.ECCoordinate movements to perform complex tasks.
Video: Climbing a Tree
Video: Constructing a Cradle
Video: Experimenting with Balance
Learning Standard C:
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, safety and strategies during physical activity.
Video: Fine Motor Skills and Safety
Video: Climbing a Tree
STATE GOAL 20:
Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.
Learning Standard A:
Know and apply the principles and components of health-related fitness.
Benchmark
20.A.ECParticipate in developmental activities related to physical fitness.Video: Constructing a Cradle
Learning Standard B:
Assess individual fitness levels.
Benchmark
20.B.ECExhibit increased endurance.STATE GOAL 21:
Develop team-building skills by working with others through physical activity.
Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate individual responsibility during group physical activities.
Benchmark
21.A.ECFollow rules and procedures when participating in group physical activities.Video: Experimenting with Balls
Learning Standard B:
Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.
Benchmark
21.B.ECDemonstrate ability to cooperate with others during group physical activities.Video: Experimenting with Balls
STATE GOAL 22:
Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness and injury.
Learning Standard A:
Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
Benchmark
22.A.ECParticipate in simple practices that promote healthy living and prevent illness.STATE GOAL 23:
Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.
Learning Standard A:
Describe and explain the structure and functions of human body systems and how they interrelate.
Benchmark
23.A.ECIdentify body parts and their functions.Learning Standard B:
Explain the effects of health-related actions on the body systems.
Benchmark
23.B.ECAct independently in caring for personal hygiene needs.STATE GOAL 24:
Promote and enhance health and well being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.
Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences and preventing conflict.
Benchmarks
24.A.ECaUse appropriate communication skills when expressing needs, wants and feelings.
24.A.ECbUse socially acceptable ways to resolve conflict.
Learning Standard C:
Demonstrate skills essential to enhancing health and avoiding dangerous situations.
Benchmark
24.C.ECParticipate in activities to learn to avoid dangerous situations.
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