Premier Learning and the Experience Curriculum: Nurturing Early Childhood Development
Choosing the right early childhood education program is a significant decision for parents. Premier Learning utilizes the Experience Curriculum, a research-based approach designed to foster comprehensive development in young children through engaging, hands-on activities and a nurturing environment. This article delves into the core components of Premier Learning's approach, highlighting the benefits of the Experience Curriculum and the overall structure that supports children's growth.
The Experience Curriculum: Learning Through Active Participation
The Experience Curriculum is built upon the principle that children learn best through active participation. It's an engaging program that teaches children through hands-on experiences using many different materials, events and ideas. Instead of passive instruction, children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and discover. This approach utilizes a variety of materials, events, and ideas to stimulate learning across multiple domains. Each month teachers receive a delivery of materials and pre-planned lesson plans! In their box is everything needed to teach, observe and celebrate progress! This ensures that educators have the resources and support they need to implement the curriculum effectively. The activities are based on proven early childhood research to promote cognitive, physical and social-emotional development.
Structured Routines and the Development of Self-Confidence
At Premier Learning, classroom schedules provide a daily routine that lets children know "what will happen next". A structured routine is a cornerstone of Premier Learning's approach. Within the schedule, children will experience circle time, structured curriculum time with teacher guided lesson plans, free play opportunities, outside/gross motor time, mealtimes, and naptime. This predictability helps children feel secure and confident, allowing them to focus on learning and exploration.
When children are provided a structured routine, with the opportunity to make choices during free play time, it gives them a positive sense of self-worth and confidence. The balance between structured activities and free play is carefully considered. Children who have self-confidence have a feeling of internal worth that allows them to work cooperatively with others and welcome challenging experiences. This fosters a positive learning environment where children feel empowered to take risks and embrace new challenges.
Interest Areas: Fostering Exploration and Discovery
Interest areas are provided for the children and are organized around specific kinds of play such as: the house area, block area, toy area, book area, art area and the writing area. These areas allow children to play with things that interest them while actively learning many new things each day. These designated spaces are thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration and discovery. Hands-on learning through play is the focus of Experience Curriculum. By providing age-appropriate, exploratory activities children interact and make choices while actively learning through self-discovery.
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Each area is equipped with materials and resources that stimulate different types of play and learning. Your child's teacher will use books, puppets, music, blocks, puzzles and manipulatives to inspire a love of learning! While your child plays, they will naturally build 36 foundational skills. Through these activities, children develop essential skills in areas such as literacy, math, science, and social studies.
Integrated Assessment System: Tracking Individual Progress
Experience Curriculum provides an integrated assessment system. Each month teachers receive an assessment pack to track each child's individual development. This allows educators to monitor each child's progress and identify areas where they may need additional support. This data-driven approach ensures that instruction is tailored to meet the unique needs of each learner.
Communication and Parent Involvement with Brightwheel
Brightwheel is an interactive application that allows teachers and parents to communicate throughout the day. Premier Learning utilizes Brightwheel to facilitate communication between teachers and parents. Parents and teachers can send message back and forth. Teachers post photos, videos, lesson plans and so much more! Important details regarding each child’s nap time, meal information, diapering/potting training and parent reminders are posted. This platform provides a seamless way for teachers to share updates, photos, and videos of children's activities with their families.
More Than Just Daycare: Incorporating the HighScope Curriculum
We are more than just a daycare. We incorporate the HighScope curriculum during each school day. Premier Learning goes beyond basic childcare by incorporating the HighScope curriculum. Throughout our active learning classroom environment, children learn and explore through many different hands-on activities while our teachers provide support and guidance to encourage individual learning and development. This approach emphasizes active learning, where children are encouraged to make choices, plan their activities, and reflect on their experiences.
Locations and Part-Time Care
Premier Learning has locations at (72nd/Metcalf) and (95th St). *Part-time care available for ages 3 years and up based on availability.
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