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 25:
Know the language of the arts.

Learning Standard A:
Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and expressive qualities of the arts.

Benchmarks

25.A.ECaDance: Investigate the elements of dance.

25.A.ECbDrama: Investigate the elements of drama.

25.A.ECcMusic: Investigate the elements of music.

25.A.ECdVisual Arts: Investigate the elements of visual arts.

Learning Standard B:
Understand the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts.

Benchmark

25.B.ECDescribe or respond to their own creative work or the creative work of others.

STATE GOAL 26:
Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced.

Learning Standard A:
Understand processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the arts.

Benchmarks

26.A.ECaDance: Participate in dance activities.

26.A.ECbDrama: Participate in drama activities.

26.A.ECcMusic: Participate in music activities.

26.A.ECdVisual Arts: Participate in the visual arts.

Learning Standard B:
Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts.

Benchmark

26.B.ECUse creative arts as an avenue for self-expression.