UEN+K-12

=** In the Early Childhood, Pre-K Curriculum, Guildeline 1, Objective 2 is all about creating an experience so that a child can demonstrate confidence in a range of abilities. ** =

** This is objective is outlined by state curriculum exactly as follows: **  >>    >>    >       (This guideline's objective description, along with other guidelines and objectives can be found at and attributed to UEN standards and resources, available at:    [] )
 * 1) Is aware of and believes in own abilities.
 * Provide opportunities and time for the children to solve problems.
 * Allow children to revisit learning experiences and improve on earlier attempts.
 * Remind children of their past successes.
 * 1) Attempts challenging activities.
 * Design learning experiences that are challenging, but within children’s abilities.
 * Help children identify the challenging factor in an activity and come up with possible strategies.
 * 1) Asks for help when needed.
 * Set up a routine for children to ask for help (e.g., children ask for help from two peers before asking assistance from an adult to get out the large blocks).
 * Design activities that require collaboration between students.
 * Model asking for and accepting help (e.g., “Can you help me carry these baskets? Thank you. It would take me two trips if I did it by myself ”).

**Lesson Ideas That Correlate With Guideline 1, Objective 2** Linked below are lesson ideas that will both challenge the child and provide confidence in one's abilities to solve problems: []

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**Learning can be fun! Below are some links to games that your child can play at home to increase literacy, learning, and make good use of computer time:** [|http://pbskids.org/superwhy/#game/alphabricks] []



There are many age appropriate web-sites that children can use with parental assistance. Some examples are: [] []

And many more are found listed here: []