Early Childhood Education Curriculum: Ages 3-5
Domains of Development
- Physical Development:
- Gross motor skills: Running, jumping, climbing
- Fine motor skills: Writing, drawing, cutting
- Sensory-motor integration: Coordination, balance
- Cognitive Development:
- Language and literacy: Reading, writing, storytelling
- Math: Number recognition, counting, sorting
- Science: Exploring nature, weather, life cycles
- Social-Emotional Development:
- Self-regulation: Managing emotions, following rules
- Social skills: Cooperation, communication, empathy
- Independence: Dressing, eating, toileting
Learning Activities
- Physical Development:
- Obstacle courses, playground equipment, dance parties
- Finger painting, play dough, building blocks
- Cognitive Development:
- Book reading, storytime, songs and rhymes
- Math games, counting activities, sorting puzzles
- Science experiments, nature walks, animal encounters
- Social-Emotional Development:
- Role-playing, pretend play, dramatic arts
- Group discussions, circle time, conflict resolution
- Self-care routines, independence-building activities
Assessments
- Observations: Daily notes on children's skills and behaviors
- Developmental checklists: Tracking progress in specific areas
- Portfolios: Collections of children's artwork, writing samples, and other work
Elementary School Curriculum: Grades K-5
Core Subjects
- Language Arts:
- Reading comprehension and fluency
- Writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry)
- Spelling, grammar, vocabulary
- Math:
- Number sense, operations, measurement
- Geometry, algebra, data analysis
- Science:
- Life science: Plants, animals, human body
- Physical science: Matter, energy, force
- Earth science: Weather, climate, ecosystems
- Social Studies:
- History: Local, national, world
- Geography: Maps, globes, cultures
- Civics: Government, citizenship, economics
Elective Subjects
- Art: Drawing, painting, sculpture
- Music: Singing, instruments, rhythm
- Physical Education: Sports, fitness, health
- Foreign Language: Spanish, French, Mandarin
Learning Activities
- Language Arts:
- Guided reading groups, book clubs
- Writing workshops, storytelling, journaling
- Dictation, spelling games, vocabulary puzzles
- Math:
- Math games, problem-solving activities
- Hands-on experiments, manipulatives
- Calculators, number lines, measurement tools
- Science:
- Science experiments, labs, field trips
- Science simulations, documentaries
- Microscopes, telescopes, lab equipment
- Social Studies:
- Historical reenactments, field trips to historical sites
- Maps, globes, graphs, primary sources
- Role-playing, simulations, debates
Assessments
- Tests and quizzes: Measuring student understanding and progress
- Projects and presentations: Demonstrating knowledge and skills
- Portfolios: Collections of student work
Secondary School Curriculum: Grades 6-12
Core Subjects
- English:
- Literature, composition, grammar
- Math:
- Algebra, geometry, trigonometry
- Science:
- Biology, chemistry, physics
- Social Studies:
- World history, American history, government
Elective Subjects
- Arts: Visual arts, music, theater, dance
- World Languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin
- STEM: Engineering, computer science, robotics
- Social Sciences: Psychology, sociology, economics
- Physical Education and Health: Sports, fitness, nutrition
Learning Activities
- English:
- Literary analysis, essay writing, creative writing
- Class discussions, group projects, presentations
- Textbooks, novels, short stories
- Math:
- Problem-solving, proofs, equations
- Graphing calculators, computer simulations
- Textbooks, worksheets, manipulatives
- Science:
- Lab experiments, field studies, data analysis
- Technology use (computers, virtual reality)
- Textbooks, lab manuals, scientific articles
- Social Studies:
- Source analysis, historical research, simulations
- Maps, graphs, primary documents
- Textbooks, documentaries, news articles
Assessments
- Exams and tests: Measuring student knowledge and skills
- Projects and presentations: Demonstrating understanding and creativity
- Essays and writing assignments: Assessing writing ability and critical thinking
- Portfolios: Collections of student work