Curriculum

This online course offers a brief overview of the principles, concepts, and foundations of infant/toddler development. Participants will explore how they, as caregivers, can enhance sensory development and provide modifications for infants, toddlers, and twos who need additional supports. Potential issues of sensory integration issues are also explored. Course content is based on Kaplan Early Learning Company's curriculum Learn Every Day®: The Program for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, and aligned… More »

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 manual provides caregivers of infants and toddlers knowledge about the creating and implementation of loving, playful, developmentally appropriate experiences for infants and toddlers. ISBN 978-088076-794-1.

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… More »

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.

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.

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… More »

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… 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 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. 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®… More »

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.

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 »

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.

Me and My Baby Lesson Plan & DVD Set

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 resource book is full of attention-grabbing, creative activities that provide children with an outlet for wiggles, while giving their brain a jumpstart with cross-lateral movement games. Includes songs, games, and finger plays for anytime of the day. Paperback. 208 pages.

The Farm 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 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.

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.

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 »

200 quick fixes for everything from big messes to small budgets, from clean up solutions to storage ideas to help with cost saving strategies, and everything in between. Solve everyday problems, giving you more time to teach and enjoy the children in your classroom. 160 pages.

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

Children have the opportunity to engage in a variety of learning experiences while engaging with the materials offered in this comprehensive kit. This kit offers puzzles, balls, links, plush items, stackers, and sorting activities to inspire active learning in all areas of development. This kit will help strengthen: fine motor development, early math skills, gross motor development, eye-hand coordination, and cognitive skills.