What children learn in connection with this frame allows them to focus, to learn, to respect themselves and others, and to promote well-being in themselves and others.

As children progress through the Kindergarten program they:

• communicate with others in a variety of ways, for a variety of purposes, in a variety of contexts *

• demonstrate independence, self-regulation, and a willingness to take responsibility in learning and other activities

• identify and use social skills in play and other contexts*

• demonstrate an ability to use problem-solving skills in a variety of social contexts*

• demonstrate an awareness of their own health and well-being*

• participate actively and regularly in a variety of activities that require the application of movement concepts

• develop movement skills and concepts as they use their growing bodies to move in a variety of ways and in a variety of contexts

• communicate their thoughts and feelings, and their theories and ideas, through various art forms*