Print these cards, cut them apart, and hang them in your interest areas or learning centers. In the blank area provided, a child may want to draw, or you can add photos of your own classroom interest areas.

What am I Learning in. . .Blocks?

Social Development.During block play, I share ideas with other children. I also ask for materials I need, and I make plans with peers about how to use the materials and space.

Physical Development.I’m learning to balance large and small objects on top of each other. I might even create a balance beam to walk across! I also use tools like pencils and paper to draw my structure.

Cognitive Development.I’m learning about cause and effect when my tower falls down. I am also making predictions, solving problems, and making comparisons. I might count. I might read and write. I also sort and classify objects by different characteristics like size, color, and texture.

语言的发展。I’m learning to describe materials around me. I’m using more complex vocabulary to talk about my structures.

What am I Learning in. . .Dramatic Play?

Social Development.I am negotiating with other children to decide what to play. We are organizing our play and talking about how to play. I am learning to solve problems and work out conflicts with other children. I’m learning to follow rules and clean up after myself.

Physical Development.I am practicing taking care of myself by getting dressed. I’m snapping buttons, tying laces, and helping others.

Cognitive Development.I am showing you how much I already know about my world! I can pretend I am at the doctor’s office, the veterinary clinic, school, church, home, and the store. I am beginning to understand time and talk about it in my play. When I set the table, I am learning about numbers and math. When I make a grocery list, I am learning about writing and reading.

语言的发展。I am asking and answering questions. I am talking about my ideas, and I am listening to others’ ideas. I am using language I hear every day like, “Can I help you?” and “Next, please.” I am beginning to understand what print is all about. I “read” menus and food boxes in my play.

What am I Learning in. . .Toys and Games?

Social Development.I am learning to take turns, wait, and follow directions. I am learning to make a plan with another child and persist until we finish the game. I am learning to negotiate and solve problems when things don’t go my way the first time.

Physical Development.I am learning to pick up smaller and smaller objects. I am learning to be careful in my movements and to plan my actions.

Cognitive Development.I am learning to think flexibly about my problems. I can figure out more complex puzzles, and I remember my previous mistakes. I am learning to measure objects, to use numbers, and to use words to represent my ideas. I am exploring patterns and sequences.

语言的发展。I am beginning to talk about why I did something a certain way. I ask and answer questions when I’m curious. I talk about letters during play.

What am I Learning in. . .Art?

Social Development.I am learning to ask for items I want. I am learning to talk about my creations. I compliment others’ work. I am learning to be independent. I can find art materials on my own.

Physical Development.I am using tools with my hands. This increases my hand-eye coordination. Playing with clay strengthens my muscles.

Cognitive Development.I am creating patterns, sorting materials, and showing an awareness of space.

语言的发展。I use words to describe my art. I include letters and words in my art. I sign my autograph on every painting.