Virginia Early Learning Curriculum
The Infant Curriculum is designed for children aged 6 months to 1 year, focusing on various essential developmental areas, including physical, social, emotional, language, literacy, mathematics, and science. It promotes physical growth through activities like tummy time and supported sitting, while also emphasizing social and emotional skills through positive interactions and communication. Language and literacy development is encouraged through conversations, reading, and songs, while foundational math concepts are introduced via engaging play that allows for counting and sorting. Additionally, sensory exploration in science activities fosters curiosity about the world. The curriculum provides a holistic approach, ensuring infants are supported in their growth and exploration during this critical stage of early development.
The toddler curriculum is designed for children aged 1 to 3 years and focuses on holistic development across multiple domains including language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, fine and gross motor skills, and creative arts. It includes engaging activities that promote language development through storytelling and vocabulary enhancement, introduces basic mathematical concepts through sorting and counting, and fosters curiosity about the natural world through hands-on exploration. Social skills are nurtured through cooperative games and community awareness, while fine motor skills are enhanced through art and practical tasks. Physical activity is emphasized to support gross motor development, and creative arts encourage self-expression and imagination. Overall, the curriculum provides a comprehensive framework for early learning that fosters children's growth and prepares them for future educational experiences.
This comprehensive preschool curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of young children through a play-based learning approach. It encompasses key areas such as language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, physical development, and creative arts. The curriculum encourages active engagement, promoting skills such as critical thinking, communication, and social interaction. Children will explore foundational concepts in numeracy and literacy, engage in hands-on scientific investigations, learn about their communities and diverse cultures, and express their creativity through various art forms. Overall, the curriculum aims to foster a love of learning and prepare children for future academic success while ensuring their emotional and social well-being.