Join circle-time songs with actions
When to use this goal
For children who sit in circle but watch without joining the actions, words, or movements of songs and finger plays. Base the choice on present levels in imitation and in attending; children who do not yet imitate single actions need imitation goals first.
- Baseline
- Record 5 songs over a few days and mark whether the child did at least three actions without a physical prompt. Note which songs got the most joining; a favorite song is the place to start.
- Tips
- Define joining in writing (three actions or words). Repetition builds participation, so keep the same songs for weeks. Count a child who does the actions a beat late as joining. Singing is not required; actions count.
- Limits
- Participation in songs is an early group skill and does not show language comprehension. Children with motor differences may need actions adapted; score the adapted version.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID fn-pk-005.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a familiar action song or finger play at circle time, the student will do the actions along with the song independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection days, as measured by direct observation collected daily during circle time.
Baseline: 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check11 of 11 met
Met: Observable behavior. Stated as an action.
Met: Condition. Stated.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Opportunities fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Direct observation gives opportunities data.
Met: Review timeframe. Stated.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Same unit, change in the right direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. Still about Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
Checks structure and wording only. Whether the goal fits the student is the team's call.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Required for students on alternate assessments (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)); some states require them for everyone.
Paste into your IEP system
Most district systems have a separate box for each part of a goal. Copy them one at a time, or all at once as labeled text.
- Area of need
- Functional & Independence Skills - Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal304 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a familiar action song or finger play at circle time, the student will do the actions along with the song independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection days, as measured by direct observation collected daily during circle time.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a familiar action song or finger play at circle time
- Behavior
- The student will do the actions along with the song independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection days
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Daily during circle time
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 4 of 5 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive data collection days
- Collection schedule:
- daily during circle time
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a familiar action song or finger play at circle time, the student will do the actions along with the song independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection days, as measured by direct observation collected daily during circle time.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | # + (of 5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 5 opportunities per session, matching the goal's denominator.
- Define in advance what counts as an opportunity so every data collector records the same thing.
- Count only + marks toward the criterion unless the goal specifies prompted responses.
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