Delaware Early Learning Curriculum

The curriculum for infants aged 6 months to 1 year is designed to support holistic development through a variety of engaging activities that cater to multiple domains, including social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, mathematical, scientific, social studies, and creative arts. It emphasizes building trust and emotional recognition while promoting motor skills through active play and sensory exploration. Language development is fostered through sound recognition, reading, and interactive communication, while cognitive skills are enhanced through hands-on experiences that encourage exploration and understanding of basic concepts. Additionally, the curriculum introduces foundational mathematics through sorting and counting games, enhances scientific inquiry through sensory experiences, and promotes cultural awareness and early social skills through structured interactions. Creative arts are integrated to encourage expression and exploration, ensuring a well-rounded approach to early learning that nurtures curiosity and growth.

This comprehensive curriculum for toddlers, designed for children aged 1 to 3 years, focuses on promoting key developmental milestones across various domains. The curriculum emphasizes language and literacy through storytelling and interactive activities, while foundational mathematics concepts such as counting and shape recognition are introduced through hands-on play. Children engage in scientific exploration and experiments to foster curiosity about the natural world. Social studies elements encourage the understanding of self and others through discussions and role-playing, promoting empathy and cooperation. Creative expression is supported through art, music, and movement activities, nurturing imagination and confidence. Additionally, the curriculum includes structured experiences aimed at developing gross and fine motor skills, alongside fostering independence in self-help tasks to enhance overall physical development.

The preschool curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of young children through a variety of integrated learning experiences. It emphasizes essential skills in language and literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, creative arts, and physical development. Students engage in storytelling and hands-on activities to foster language and communication skills, explore foundational math concepts through interactive play, and learn about diverse cultures and community roles in social studies. The curriculum also promotes scientific inquiry through exploration of the natural world, encourages creativity through various artistic mediums, and emphasizes the importance of physical well-being through gross and fine motor skill development. Overall, it aims to cultivate curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning among preschoolers.