Resources on Early Learning

Illinois Early Learning Standards

Click on the underlined Benchmark below each Learning Standard to find activities or background information related to helping children reach the Benchmark.

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.

19.A.ECbEngage in active play using fine motor skills.

Learning Standard B:
Analyze various movement concepts and applications.

Benchmark

19.B.ECCoordinate movements to perform complex tasks.

Learning Standard C:
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, safety and strategies during physical activity.

Benchmark 19.C.ECFollow simple safety rules while participating in activities.

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.

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.

Learning Standard B:
Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.

Benchmark

21.B.ECDemonstrate ability to cooperate with others during group physical activities.

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.