CURRICULUM
Woodland Daycare and Preschool provides a rich learning environment using the award winning and nationally recognized Creative Curriculum along with a theme-based curriculum that helps support the children’s learning that is developmentally appropriate to the specific ages of the children in my care, as well as targeting the individual needs of each child. I have a flexible day routine that allows children to advance at their own pace and prepare for school readiness. Our schedule encompasses large group activities, small group activities, and free time in interest centers.
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CREATIVE CURRICULUM
The research-based curriculum, Creative Curriculum , acts as a framework for providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Creative Curriculum is a comprehensive curriculum led by student interests that encourages critical thinking skills through investigation and project-based learning. It features exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop skills across 38 objectives, developing strong social-emotional and academic skills covering literacy, math, science, social studies, and art. Visit the Creative Curriculum website , www.teachingstrategies.com for more information about this program.
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I strongly believe that learning happens through play. Learning and exploring are hands-on and are facilitated through the following interest areas... language and literacy, math, science, creative arts, gross and fine motor, and social skills. It is designed to facilitate learning through hands-on activities both teacher-led and student-led. Young children do well with a semi-structured schedule that still allows for flexibility.
I recognize and welcome the diverse community and world in which we live. The curriculum will provide respect of cultural diversity through books, material experiences, music, art, and foods. Each child’s home culture and language will be brought into our daycare. It’s important for children to feel accepted and a part of our “school community”.
Interest Centers
The classroom is set up and rotated with play-based learning in mind. The following interest centers will be available at all times for free exploration and individual support from the teacher:
- Art
- Blocks
- Gross Motor (Indoor or Outdoor)
- Math & Literacy
- Music and Movement
- Pretend Play (Dramatic Play)
- Library
- Science
- Sensory Play
- Manipulatives
- Writing