Why are there only foundations for social-emotional development, language and literacy, English-language development, and mathematics? What about the other areas of development?
The first four foundation domains are at the core of early learning. Social-emotional development is essential for all learning. Language and literacy for all children lay the groundwork for oral and written communication, which is also fundamental to all learning. English-language development foundations are essential for California preschool teachers and children, given the richness of our diverse language traditions. Mathematics, and number sense in particular, holds the key to later learning about how quantitative and logical relationships work in the world. Visual and performing arts, physical development, and health foundations are being developed, with history/social science and science to follow.
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