Missouri Early Learning Curriculum

This comprehensive infant curriculum is designed for educators working with children aged 6 months to 1 year, emphasizing the key areas of social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. It focuses on establishing secure attachments through nurturing interactions and promoting early social skills through peer engagement. Physical growth is supported through activities that encourage movement, such as tummy time and safe exploration, while cognitive development is fostered through sensory experiences and interactive games that enhance communication and understanding of cause and effect. By integrating these developmental domains, the curriculum aims to create a holistic learning environment that meets the unique needs of infants.

This curriculum provides a comprehensive framework for nurturing the development of toddlers aged 1 to 3 across multiple domains. It emphasizes foundational skills in language and literacy, mathematics, science, and physical development, while also fostering creativity through fine arts and promoting social awareness in early childhood education. Activities and learning experiences are designed to engage toddlers in hands-on exploration, encouraging them to express themselves, develop crucial motor skills, and understand the world around them. By integrating diverse subject areas, the curriculum supports holistic growth and prepares young learners for future academic success and social interactions.

The preschool curriculum is designed to promote holistic development in young learners by integrating essential areas of learning, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, physical development, health, social and emotional growth, and technology. It emphasizes play-based and hands-on learning experiences that foster essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, creativity, and social awareness. Through engaging activities, children will explore their environment, express themselves artistically, develop healthy habits, and learn to navigate social interactions. The curriculum provides educators with structured resources and strategies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to early childhood education that prepares students for future success.