Curriculum

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. 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, and a Self-contained storage case.

Learning to read is one of the major milestones in a child's life, and it's one that parents worry about. This guide gives parents information on how to support their child on his or her reading journey. Now parents of children, aged three to five years old, have the power to ensure their child becomes a successful reader. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 guides.

Birth - 3 years. The Growing and Developing Activity Kits provide early learning programs with ready-to-use materials that promote early brain development and critical thinking through play! These kits offer growth and development in the areas of fine motor, blocks, gross motor, cognition, sensory, facial recognition, music, and dramatic play. The sets include an assortment of learning toys, such as baby dolls, mirrors, stacking blocks, board books, and sensory balls. Three configurations available:… More »

This full-color illustrated poster addresses parents' and teachers' concerns about children's reading readiness and progress. Includes milestones and warning signs indicating that children might be at risk for reading challenges from birth through age six. By tracking children with this simple map, parents can be sure their children are keeping up with their peers, and intercede if they begin to notice warning signs. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 maps.

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.

Me and My Baby Lesson Plan & DVD Set

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".… More »

The Farm Lesson Plan & DVD Set

Emphasizes the importance of play in the inclusive classroom. Provides teachers with experiences that will enhance all children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. © 2006

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.

Sand and Water play is a wonderful way to incorporate multiple concepts into hands-on learning. Open-ended, child-guided sand and water play engages children in a sensory, social, mathematical, scientific, and imaginative experience. This kit includes materials to measure, scoop®, sink, float, sift, pump, and spray for endless interaction and ideas.

This kit for toddlers and twos features a variety of materials for provoking open-ended art explorations. Open ended art experiences enrich creativity while developing fine motor strength. When art is presented as a child-guided activity, young learners will improve their decision making skills, build confidence, and lay the foundation for personal accountability. This kit provides multiple mediums, including crayons, paint, and markers, that encourage children to express themselves and explore… More »

The Nature Walk Lesson Plan & DVD Set

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… More »

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 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. Kit includes: 104 Magnetic Soft Learning Letters, Pocket Wall Chart, Wooden Alphabet Stamp Set, 2 Sets of Flashcards, 26 Feels-Write Letter Stones,… More »

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,… More »

The Grocery Store Lesson Plan & DVD Set

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… More »

Set includes the Learn Every Day® : The Preschool Curriculum (1st edition, 2013) and the online version for the ProFile Planner. This version of ProFile Planner comes pre-loaded with the units from Learn Every Day® : The Preschool Curriculum (1st edition, 2013) and a digital content library of online resources including activities, apps, books, music, and videos.

2 years & up. Engage children in meal and food preparation with this wonderful Toddlers & Twos Tasting and Preparing Food Kitchen Accessories Kit. This kitchen accessory set promotes fine motor skills, nutrition learning, mathematics, dexterity, collaborative learning, and creativity. Young learners will delight at the exciting experience of cooking and baking. Encourage your children to join you when cooking or preparing the next meal.

Birth - 3 years. These kits are filled with a variety of engaging materials specifically selected to meet the developmental needs of early learners while creating a literacy-rich environment. Three configurations available: Young Infants; Mobile Infants and Toddlers; Twos. Please note: components may change occasionally due to availability. We will only substitute developmentally appropriate items for the purpose for which they were intended.

Birth - 3 years. Each kit represents just a sample of what is developmentally appropriate in an infant or toddler classroom. For example, not all recommended categories of toys and materials are included, and there are no duplicates. There are also no "consumables." Children grow and change on a daily basis. They benefit from a broad range of toys, materials, and equipment that match their growing abilities and interests.