Curriculum
Planning & Implementing Curriculum
Though much of the day is guided by the children’s interests, teachers must plan for children’s activities. Developmentally appropriate, weekly lesson plans for children are created that focus on skill development. Lesson plans outline weekly activities and include individual activities, large and small group activities, teacher-directed and child-initiated activities, active and quiet activities, and open-ended, process focused activities. Teacher’s prepared lesson plans are handed out every week to families
Our goal is to provide parents with a program that meets the individual needs and interests of the children in our program. This is accomplished by creating an environment that is developmentally appropriate for the children in their classroom. Teachers present activities in a way that allows children to best learn.
The Creative Play Learning Center curriculum is based on the following guidelines:
- Classroom Learner Centers
- ITERS ( Infant Toddler Environmental Rating System)
- ECERS (Early Childhood Environmental Rating System)
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Childrens Literature
Classroom Learning Centers
Classrooms of appropriate age children will have the following areas of focus: Art, writing, computers, quiet library area, music, science, sensory table, floor/block play, table toys/manipulative tools and dramatic play. These centers are set up to allow the child access to areas of interest that provide a stimulating, fun and educational experiences.
Children’s Literature
Children’s literature is promoted through books that each classroom may focus their learning activities on for their Lesson Plans.
ITERS / ECERS
The ITERS and ECERS are each designed for a different segment of the early childhood field. Each scale has items to evaluate: Physical Environment; Basic Care; Curriculum; Interaction; Schedule and Program Structure; and Parent and Staff Education. The scales are suitable for use in evaluating inclusive and culturally diverse programs. The scales have proven reliability and validity.
The scales define environment in a broad sense and guide the observer to assess the arrangement of space both indoors and outdoors, the materials and activities offered to the children, the supervision and interactions (including language) that occur in the classroom, and the schedule of the day, including routines and activities. The support offered to parents and staff is also included.