TOMAH AREA TIMBER PUPS (Partners United 4 Pre-School) CURRICULUMS

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM IS… … A framework for teaching in ways that match how children develop and learn. *Young children learn best by doing! *They explore using their senses (seeing, touching, tasting, listening, smelling). *Play is the work of young children!

CREATIVE CURRICULUM Blocks Dramatic Play Toys & Games Art Library Discovery Sand & Water Music & Movement Cooking Computers Outdoors The Learning Environment What Children Learn The Teacher’s Role The Family’s Role How Children Develop & Learn

Four Areas of Development Social/Emotional-Following rules & routines, sharing, taking turns Physical-Large muscle movement (including balance & stability), Small muscle dexterity Cognitive-Learning and using information Language-Using & understanding spoken language, making sense of written language

Daily Activities Circle Time-(Large group), songs, fingerplays, sharing news Choice Time-Children work in interest areas, Teacher may work with small groups Snack Outdoor Play Story Time-Read and discuss a story book (Large group)

SECOND STEP Social/Emotional Curriculum Teaches children to: -Recognize feelings -Understand another’s point of view -Show care and understanding -Deal with Anger -Resolve problems

Second Step (Cont.) Taught by the classroom teacher Discuss situation on photo card Practice with role playing and feedback Encourage children to use knowledge in real situations Teach children language to use to express feelings and resolve problems

HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS Developed by an occupational therapist Children play, build, sing, color and learn –Small and Large Muscle Control –Color and Shape Awareness –Letter and Number Recognition –Counting

HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS Every child can succeed Multisensory materials Instruction occurs individually, small group and large group

"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning....They have to play with what they know to be true in order to find out more, and then they can use what they learn in new forms of play." Fred Rogers