PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

Creative Curriculum for Preschool was chosen by A Wonder World as the framework for daily interactions with children in the classroom. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is a comprehensive, scientifically-based, research tested curriculum, which addresses all areas of a child’s development; physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language. Using the Creative Curriculum, teachers can respond to the individual needs and learning styles of all children – those developing typically, children with disabilities, and English language learners. The Creative Curriculum specifies the knowledge and skills children are expected to develop in the areas of literacy, math, science, social studies, arts and technology, in alignment with the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards.

The Ohio Early Learning Content Standards were developed by the Ohio Department of Education. These standards describe essential concepts and skills for young children. These Standards are aligned with the K – 12^th Grade Indicators that are currently used throughout Ohio Schools. The Content Standards include: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The Ohio Early Learning Content Standards and Creative Curriculum link together to enhance learning experiences for the children in our classrooms. We provide a foundation of learning by incorporating The Ohio Early Learning Content Standards to promote a seamless transition into kindergarten and the primary grades.

INFANT/TODDLER CURRICULUM

Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers was chosen by A Wonder World as a framework for its infant toddler classroom. The curriculum outlines what children learn during the first three years, the experiences through which children achieve these learning goals, what staff do to help children reach these goals, and the materials needed to support the infant toddler curriculum.

Ohio’s Infant/Toddler Guidelines were developed as a guide to support the development and learning of infants and toddlers. The Creative Curriculum and Infant/Toddler guidelines work together to provide a learning, caring and responsive environment for A Wonder World Infant and Toddlers. To promote a consistent foundation, The Ohio Infant/Toddler guidelines link to The Ohio Early Learning Content Standards.

ASSESSMENT

The Creative Curriculum is linked to an assessment system, The Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5, which enables the teacher to document each child’s developmental progress and to individualize planning to address each child’s strengths and needs. Assessment evidence is based on observation and documentation collected during day to day classroom activities (examples of children’s artwork, cutting and writing samples) throughout the year.

ASQ Assessment - Within the first sixty days of enrollment all parents will be asked to complete an ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) for their child. If the child’s assessment score indicates a developmental concern, a parent-teacher conference will be scheduled.

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