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Curriculum

Kaplan offers the country's leading scientifically-based, comprehensive curricula to help you plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program that promotes children's social-emotional development and learning in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Several of our preschool curriculums can be adapted for both full-day and half-day programs.

Learn Every Day® : The Program for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, 2nd Edition
Item: 94247
Status: In Stock
$199.95
This research-based, year-round program works with half-day and full-day programs. Appropriate for mix-aged group settings, it includes multi-sensory activities grouped by domain. In addition to encouraging family engagement, it incorporates special needs adaptations. Includes a program guide for setting up and managing your learning environment, a three-volume lesson guide, and a music CD.
Learn Every Day® About Bugs and Spiders - Paperback
Item: 18271
Status: In Stock
$12.95
100 easy-to-do activities give children a peek into the lives of their creepy-crawler friends. Each activity features learning objectives, vocabulary, related children's books, materials, preparation (if necessary), directions, and an assessment component.
Learn Every Day® Pre-K Kits
Item: 32516P
Status: In Stock
$539.95 - $576.95
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.
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Transition Tips and Tricks - Paperback
Item: 61229
Status: In Stock
$19.95
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.
Nemours® Reading BrightStart! The Complete Program for Early Literacy Success, Level 1
Item: 19721P
Status: In Stock
$3.95 - $1,099.95
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.
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Toddlers & Twos: Playing with Toys Kit
Item: 72372
Status: In Stock
$499.95
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.
Growing and Developing Kits
Item: 63476P
Status: In Stock
$324.95 - $354.95
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.
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All About Preschoolers Weekly Calendar Posters - Set of 18
Item: 16059
Status: In Stock
$20.95
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".
Beyond Centers & Circle Time Comprehensive Program, 3rd Edition, 2019
Item: 33633
Status: In Stock
$499.95
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).
Learn Every Day® : The Preschool Curriculum, 2nd Edition
Item: 94248
Status: In Stock
$199.95
This comprehensive, research-based curriculum works with half-day and full-day programs. The 36 weekly thematic units, which differentiate instruction for three- and four-year olds, include multi-sensory activities. In addition to encouraging family engagement, the curriculum supports dual language learners and incorporates special needs adaptations. Includes a curriculum guide for setting up and managing your learning environment and a three-volume lesson guide.
Learn Every Day® Infant and Toddler Kits
Item: 33561P
Status: In Stock
$199.95
Encourage exploration, discovery and multi-sensory learning with kits designed to support the brain-based principles of Learn Every Day® : The Program for Infants, Toddlers and Twos, 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. Contents may vary.
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Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Milestone Map - Set of 20
Item: 26662P
Status: In Stock
$64.95
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.
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Learn Every Day®: The Preschool Curriculum
Item: 24534
Status: In Stock
$149.95
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.
Beyond Cribs and Rattles Comprehensive Program - 2nd Edition - 2019
Item: 33636
Status: In Stock
$199.95
Create intentional developmentally appropriate play experiences for infants and toddlers. Comprehensive program includes: Textbook: Beyond Cribs and Rattles, 2nd Edition (2019) and six downloadable lesson plans & corresponding training videos accessible online: The Grocery Store, Me and My Baby, Going for a Walk, Down on the Farm, Pat-A-Cake, and Baby Bathing.
Social-Emotional Learning Kit for Preschool
Item: 63055
Status: In Stock
$149.95
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.
Create & Explore Kits
Item: 87239P
Status: In Stock
$499.95
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.
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Pretend & Read Kits
Item: 87236P
Status: In Stock
$499.95
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.
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Toddlers & Twos Preparing Food Kitchen Accessories Kit
Item: 72373
Status: In Stock
$114.95
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.
Language and Literacy Skills Kit - Spanish Supplement
Item: 63059
Status: In Stock
$38.95
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.
Language and Literacy Skills Kit for Preschool
Item: 63058
Status: In Stock
$269.95
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.
Investigations Kit for Preschool
Item: 63054
Status: In Stock
$438.95
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.
Child Nutrition Kit
Item: 34245
Status: In Stock
$68.95
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.
Nutrition Activity Kit
Item: 28118
Status: In Stock
$69.95
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.
Purpose Meets Play Toolkit
Item: 303186
Status: In Stock
$369.99
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.