Curriculum

The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success puts teachers on the cutting edge of early literacy best practices with an exciting new approach to building reading readiness skills in struggling learners. This unique program is specifically designed for teaching early literacy skills to small groups of at-risk four- and five-year-old children, but is an effective teaching tool for all children in that age range. This exciting program implements Response to Intervention (RTI) in the classroom. The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success is the perfect solution for Tier Two instruction. Copyright 2010.

Encourage exploration and discovery with skill kits designed to support the brain-based principles of Learn Every Day® : The Pre-K Curriculum, 2nd Ed. The Learn Every Day® program is recommended, but not required, to use these kits. Learn more about the research-based, year-round program that incorporates play into children's daily learning routines to enhance their growth and development. For professional development options, call 1-800-334-2014 ext. 3252 or request more information.

Play is one of the most powerful ways young children learn. The Purpose Meets Play Toolkit gives preschool teachers and childcare programs everything they need to support meaningful, standards-aligned learning through play. Designed specifically for early childhood classrooms, this all-in-one learning center helps teachers turn everyday play into intentional learning experiences. The toolkit includes scripted, easy-to-follow lessons across 8 key developmental areas, making it simple to guide student-led exploration while still meeting learning objectives. Whether children are exploring the seasons, sorting colorful manipulatives, or building with hands-on materials, teachers can confidently facilitate purposeful play all year long.<br /> <br /> Perfect for preschool classrooms, Pre-K programs, and childcare centers, this kit supports small-group learning while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and discovery.

Poster-sized versions for classroom display of the eighteen weekly lesson plans from the All About Preschoolers curriculum. Complete with plans for activities divided into large and small groups and interest areas. Each poster illustrates a daily plan for each week, providing ideas for curriculum areas or centers including group time, art, music, blocks,science, math, and writing. Posters measure 17" x 22".

With the classic bestseller A Planning Guide to the Preschool Curriculum at its foundation, Learn Every Day® : The Preschool Curriculum can be implemented in any preschool classroom. Based on the latest research about how children learn best, each of the 36 thematic units contain ESL tips, special needs adaptations, and suggestions for extending learning. Meets state guidelines for quality preschool education.

The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success, Level 2 is an intensive and engaging supplemental curriculum specifically designed to teach foundational reading skills to beginning readers, especially those who are struggling with early literacy concepts. The Level 2 program guides beginning readers towards mastery of foundational reading skills without fear of failure. This exciting program implements Response to Intervention (RTI) in K-1 classrooms and is the perfect solution for Tier Two instruction. The 36-lesson Level Two program includes proven strategies for small-group instruction, to develop: Print Awareness; Letter Knowledge; Phonological Awareness; Phonemic Awareness; Phonics; Developmental Writing; Oral Language; Fluency. Copyright 2012.

Provides teachers with an understanding of children's play, well-planned and organized play opportunities, and concrete information for creating and scaffolding engaging play environments. Comprehensive curriculum set includes: Textbook: Beyond Centers & Circle Time, 3rd Edition (2019); Theme Manuals (10): Me and my Family, Real and Make Believe, Farm and City, Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles, Animals of the Jungle, Oceans and Ocean Life, Insects and Spiders, Authors and Illustrators, Winter; Access to six training videos online: From Theories to Play, Food, Fun & Family Style Meals, Beyond ABCs and Writing My Name, Literacy Throughout the Day, Scaffolding Dramatic Play, Authentic Assessments; Classroom posters; Support Materials (reproducible family letters & recipes); Assessment manual; and Assessment checklists (1 set).

Developed by Pamela Phelps, PhD and the Center for Childhood Research and Training in Tallahassee, FL, this handbook provides teachers with an understanding of children's play, well-planned and organized play opportunities, and concrete information for creating and scaffolding engaging play environments. ISBN 978-0-88076-793-4. ©2019

This set is overflowing with published support materials for the All About Preschoolers Curriculum. Features print rich materials, sorted by unit (1-18), including News of the Day Charts, Journal Booklets, Classroom Rules Poster, Lyric Charts, Math Charts, Lacing Cards, Child Posters (boy/girl), Labels, Name cards, Picture word sequencing cards, Stop and Go Signs, Sun Cutouts, and much more. Mostly photographic, beautiful images of nature, animals, foods, and many more subjects reinforce the exciting themes in the All About Preschoolers curriculum. A turnkey approach to using this curriculum with custom materials specific to the activities.

3 years & up. Learn all about proper nutrition with this Nutritional Food Activity Kit. Kit can also be used to learn counting, colors, pretend play, and more. The learning and dramatic play possibilities are endless! Included: 3 double-sided activity card(s), 5 sorting baskets with a mixture of 25 color-coordinated fruits and veggies, and a plastic box with lid.

Using a multisensory, strength based approach the Learn Every Day® and Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Super Set combines the effectiveness of two highly regarded early childhood programs into an economical must have resource! Covering all domains of learning, with an additional focus on emergent literacy skills the LED/NBS super set is appropriate for full day or half day programs. Super Set includes: Learn Every Day® The Preschool Curriculum, 2nd Edition (4-volume set), Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Level One Lesson Plan kit, and Nemours® Reading BrightStart! A Parent's Guide to Reading Readiness (20 copies). Supplemental materials and manipulatives are available for additional purchase.

2 years & up. From the store to home cooking, assist your little's in the development of healthy habits! Teach healthy shopping habits with the help of the Fruit & Veggie Tote and the concept of serving and sharing with the pretend salad set. The tote is made of durable canvas and each of the fruits and vegetables are made of non-toxic plastic. The pretend salad set contains tongs sized perfectly for children ideal for the development of fine motor skills. The act of serving will strengthen hand-eye coordination over time. Includes 55 pieces.

This comprehensive two volume curriculum set, designed for all preschoolers was written by Debby Cryer, a leading expert in the field of early childhood and one of the authors of the Environment Rating Scales; and Cathy Riley, one of the authors of the All About ECERS-R™ and an expert team of five other authors in the early childhood field. Meets the standards of ECERS-R™ with more than 650 pages, with over 600 illustrative photographs and curriculum plans. Based on many years of developmental research and appropriate learning theory, it has been carefully designed to be used in preschool classrooms and includes time-proven successful practices. This curriculum is academically enriched, reinforcing cognitive skill development, science, math and social studies, through meaningful content around standards of learning. © 2008

Grounded in solid research, that supports high ratings on quality environment rating tools. This comprehensive thematic curriculum from the developers of the ECERS-R™ is complete with a two volume teacher's guide, weekly posters and resource manipulative set. Teachers are given specific guidance on how to set up, manage and individualize their classroom environment within 18 thought provoking engaging thematic units. Used as a stand-alone or a supplemental curriculum for preschool age children.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Social-Emotional Learning Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage rich dialogue about feelings and self. Kit includes: 12 Emotion Stones, Know Your Emotions Book Set (4 Books), Photo Display, and 2 Emotion Mirrors.

This comprehensive kit contains a variety of learning materials that will engage toddlers and offer growth and development in the areas of fine motor, blocks, gross motor, cognition, music, and dramatic play. Activity card(s) included. Contents may vary.

Let's get active! With this diverse set of activity equipment, the games and adventures are endless. The hand pump and needle set are perfect for insuring your multicolored and numbered playground balls never fall flat. The multicolored flying bean bags make even the simplest game of catch more exciting. Finishing out the set are the 9" multicolored sports circles. These are best to be used on non-skid surfaces and are ideal for bases in a game of T-ball or teaching "personal space". With endless possibilities for games and activities, these tools are essential for play outdoors.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Language and Literary Skills Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage children in meaningful interactions with print and language. Contents may vary.

3 years & up. Each book in the set represents a variety of formats from popular fictional stories to informative, content specific books that develop language, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Perfect for providing read aloud experiences to children whose native language is Spanish.Includes best practices guide for instructional support. Note: Each book in this set was selected to enhance the lessons provide in both Nemours® Reading BrightStart! programs. The set can also be used in any classroom.

3 years & up. As a supplement to the Language and Literacy Skills Resource Kit (item #63058), these Spanish materials will support inclusion of the Spanish speakers in the classroom. Includes: Magnetic Spanish Learning Letters and Spanish Alphabet and Picture Word Cards.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Investigations Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage these in-depth investigations. Kit includes: 20 Child-sized clipboards, Tripod Magnifier, 6 Magnifying Glasses, 6 Binoculars, 6 Magnetic Wands, 10 Measuring Tapes, 6 Sorting Hoops, "Comparing Materials" book set and "Our Global Community" book set.

Birth - 3 years. These kits offer a rich combination of engaging stories and interactive puppets that involve children and early educators in meaningful literary experiences. The vivid, textured, and inviting books, along with plush and friendly puppets, support early literacy skills and facilitate bonding experiences. Three configurations available: Infants, Twos (Set 1), Twos (Set 2). Please note: components may change occasionally due to availability. We will only substitute developmentally appropriate items for the purpose for which they were intended.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Physical Development Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage children's gross motor skills and abilities. Kit includes: 6 Jump Ropes, 6 Cones, Basketball, Football, Soccer Ball, 7" Playground Ball, 10" Playground Ball, 13" Playground Ball, Sports Ball Bag, 2 Hand Pumps and Needle Set, Stopwatch, and 6 Canvas Bean Bags.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Mathematics Skills Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage growth and exploration across math concepts. Kit includes: 200 Pieces Round Math Counters Tub, Balance Scale, Pattern Blocks & Boards, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Wooden Geometric Solids, 10 Measuring Tapes, 4 Two-Sided Geoboards, 100 Unifix® Cubes, and 10 Spinners.