Emergent Curriculum
Read on to see how we celebrate
authentic accomplishments
by nurturing the whole child and their unique process of learning.
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Step 1
Exploration
Children are
naturally inclined to learn about the world around them.
A unit of study emerges
from our group's play
and unique interests.
Step 2
Observation
The teacher's role is to observe when children are fascinated or finding joy in new knowledge.
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New concepts may be introduced to inspire further thought, by invitations to play.
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Step 3
Planning
Next, questions are formed.
Guided and open-ended activities are planned to support a unit of study and answer the questions
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The activities follow the state standard, learning domains.
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Step 4
Collaboration
As we progress, collaborative ideas are often added!
The learning environment transforms to support the levels and interests of the children.
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The activities are posted in the online classroom portfolio.
HELPING CHILDREN TO READ PRINTED WORDS BY TEACHING LETTER SOUNDS FIRST
with the Jolly Phonics Program
The ability to read is important to every child's success in school and learning to read is different for every child.
The Jolly Phonics program is used to support a multi-sensory structure in how the children learn:
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Letter sounds
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Letter formation
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Blending for reading
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How to identify sounds in words for writing
