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Stay Ahead of the Curve: UPK Updates

3 Curriculum Components

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Curriculum Component 1: Developmentally Informed Content

Topics: Celebrating identity, Strengthening emotional intelligence, Modeling emotion regulation and co-regulation. Exercising social problem-solving skills and Demonstrating empathy

Social-Emotional Learning

Topics: Enhance vocabulary, Boost grammatical structure awareness, Improve phonological awareness, Expand alphabet and word recognition. Enhance comprehension, writing elements, oral language, and visual communication skills for teaching.

Language and Literacy Learning

Topics: Developing foundational math skills, Exploring mathematical concepts, Patterns and analysis and Spatial and visual skills

Mathematics Learning

Topics: Fostering Children's Sense of Belonging, Purpose, and Agency through Engaging Themes Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity in Content and Instructional Materials

Developmentally Informed Curriculum Themes

Curriculum Component 2: Developmentally Informed Instructional Contexts

  • Small-group instruction in foundational math skills
  • Small-group activities that support foundational literacy skills
  • Home language support

small Group

Whole-group activities:

  • Read-aloud and storytelling
  • Introduction to content areas
Varied engagement:
  • Music, physical development, mindfulness activities

Whole Group

  • Teacher-led center introduction
  • Balancing creativity and learning
  • Fostering confidence and community
  • Activity areas: Dramatic play, Sensory tables, Art materials, STEM and Calm center

LLearning Centers

Curriculum Component 3: Developmentally Informed Instructional Strategies

  • Comprehensive and Developmentally Informed Assessment Practices
  • Fostering Family Engagement through Assessment Collaboration
  • Tailoring Assessment for Diverse Learning Needs

Individualization Based on Assessment

  • Hands-on and project-based activities
  • Choice and open-ended questions
  • Peer collaboration opportunities

Fostering Joy in Learning

  • Enhancing Learning with Varied Concept Representations
  • Promoting Diverse Expression and Engagement in Children
  • Flexible Activities to Accommodate Children with Disabilities

Inclusivity

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