California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)

California PTKLF

The California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) describe the learning and development of most children ages three to five and a half years old in high-quality early education programs.

CDE California PTKLF Website

PTKLF Publications

California PTK Learning Foundations Introduction
Introduction to PTKLF
California PTK Learning Foundations At-a-Glance
PTKLF At a Glance
California PTK Learning Foundations Approaches to Learning
Approaches to Learning(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations Social and Emotional Development
Social and Emotional Development(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations Language and Literacy Development
Language and Literacy Development(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations Mathematics
Mathematics(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations Science
Science(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations Physical Development
Physical Development(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations Health
Health(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations History-Social Science
History-Social Science(PDF)
California PTK Learning Foundations Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts(PDF)

PTKLF Presentations

Updates to the Preschool Learning
Foundations Video
PTKLF: Introductions
Video
PTKLF: Approaches to Learning
Domain Video
PTKLF: Social & Emotional Development
Domain Video
PTKLF: Language & Literacy
Development Video
PTKLF: Language
Development Video
PTKLF: Mathematics
Video
PTKLF: Science Domain
Video