Oklahoma Early Learning Curriculum
The curriculum is designed for infants aged 6 months to 1 year, focusing on their holistic development across key domains. It emphasizes language and literacy development through songs, rhymes, and sensory-rich books, encouraging active listening and early communication skills. Cognitive growth is supported through hands-on activities that foster problem-solving and imaginative play. The program also promotes physical development by providing opportunities for movement and the use of toys that enhance motor skills. Additionally, it nurtures social and emotional well-being by encouraging secure attachments between infants and caregivers, as well as cooperative interactions among peers. Overall, the curriculum aims to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters curiosity and a love for exploration.
This curriculum for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years is designed to promote holistic development through play-based learning. It emphasizes key areas such as language and literacy, where children engage in conversations and recognize familiar words; math and science, where they explore basic concepts through hands-on activities; and fine and gross motor skills, enhanced through various creative and physical activities. Additionally, the curriculum focuses on social and emotional development by fostering empathy, self-regulation, and positive relationships with peers and educators. Creative expression is encouraged through artistic ventures, imaginative play, and musical activities, providing a well-rounded foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.
The preschool curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of children aged 3 to 5 across multiple key domains. It emphasizes literacy through activities that foster letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and storytelling. In mathematics, children engage with numbers, shapes, and foundational concepts of addition and subtraction. The science component introduces basic concepts of nature and weather observation, while social studies encourages understanding of family diversity and community roles. The curriculum also prioritizes fine motor skill development through creative projects and hands-on activities, alongside gross motor skills enhancement through physical play and coordinated games. Overall, the program aims to create a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic and social growth in early learners.