Inadequate Minimal Good Excellent

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3.2.2
Material is accessible to encourage children to
communicate (for example, toys for outdoor and
indoor dramatic play).
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3.2.3
Communication activities are generally
appropriate for children.
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3.2.4
Communication activities take place during both
free play and group time.
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3.2.5
Staff link childrens spoken communication with
written language (for example, write what
children dictate and read it back to them).
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3.3 Using Language to Develop Reasoning Skill
3.3.1
Staff talk about logical relationships or concepts
while children play with material (for example,
point out differences in sizes of blocks child
used).
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3.3.2
Children are encouraged talking through or
explaining their reasoning when solving problems
(for example, in what way are two pictures the
same or different).
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3.3.3
Concepts are introduced appropriately for ages
and abilities of children in a group.
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3.3.4
Concepts are introduced in response to childrens
interest or need to solve problems (for example,
talk children through balancing a tall block
building).
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3.4 Informal Use of Language
3.4.1
Staff and child have conversation during free play
and routines.
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3.4.2
Staff have individual conversation with most of
the children.
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DIMENSION 4: ACTIVITIES
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4.1 Fine Motor
4.1.1
Developmentallyappropriate fine motor material
of each type is accessible.
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4.1.2
Materials are in good repair and complete (for
example, puzzles have no missing pieces).
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4.1.3
Materials are well organized (for example, same
type of toys are stored together).
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4.1.4
Different type of fine motor material are
available.
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4.1.5
Material are rotated to maintain interest (for
example, materials that are no longer of interest
put away).
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