New Hampshire Early Learning Curriculum
This infant curriculum is designed for children aged 6 months to 1 year, focusing on holistic development across several key domains: physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and approaches to learning. It emphasizes activities that promote motor skills such as tummy time and exploration through safe, stimulating toys. Cognitive growth is nurtured through interactive games and sensory experiences, while language skills are fostered through reading sessions and engaging conversations. Social and emotional development is prioritized by facilitating secure relationships and positive interactions, giving infants a solid foundation of trust. Additionally, the curriculum encourages curiosity and independence through exploration and problem-solving activities, promoting a lifelong love of learning.
The curriculum for toddlers aged 1 to 3 focuses on holistic development, emphasizing key areas such as language and literacy, mathematics, science exploration, social studies, and physical health. It offers engaging activities that promote early literacy through storytelling and songs, introduces foundational math concepts through hands-on experiences, and encourages curiosity in science via sensory exploration and outdoor activities. Additionally, the curriculum fosters social skills and an understanding of community diversity through collaborative play and cultural stories, while also supporting physical development and health through active play and education on personal hygiene and nutrition. Overall, it aims to create a well-rounded learning environment that nurtures cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth in young children.
The preschool curriculum is designed to promote holistic development in young children through an integrated approach across several core areas. It emphasizes language arts, fostering communication skills through storytelling, songs, and vocabulary-building activities. The mathematics component introduces counting, basic operations, and shape recognition through playful, hands-on experiences. Science encourages inquiry and exploration of the natural world, while social studies focus on community, identity, and multicultural understanding. Physical development is supported through movement activities and arts and crafts that enhance motor skills. Additionally, the curriculum incorporates creative arts, allowing children to express themselves through various artistic forms. Overall, it aims to nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.