| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | Enthusiastically participates in all activities without prompting. | Participates in most activities willingly. | Participates with frequent reminders needed. | Refuses to participate or sits out frequently. |
| Following Directions | Listens carefully and follows all directions the first time they are given. | Follows most directions with occasional reminders. | Needs repeated directions to complete activities. | Does not follow directions; disrupts the class. |
| Basic Movements | Performs running, jumping, skipping, and throwing with developing control. | Performs most basic movements with some control. | Attempts basic movements but coordination is limited. | Struggles with fundamental movement patterns. |
| Cooperation | Works well with all classmates; takes turns and shares equipment happily. | Works with others and usually takes turns. | Sometimes has difficulty sharing or working with others. | Does not cooperate with peers; refuses to share. |
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