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EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE uses the HighReach Learning curriculum. HighReach Learning is a quality curriculum which is nationally recognized by NAEYC. The foundation of the HighReach Learning philosophy is “Teaching and Interacting with Purpose”. The ultimate goal is for children to become competent, eager learners. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE provides the HighReach Learning curriculum for all children, ages one through five, in order to provide many opportunities for creating powerful positive interactions for learning.

The following objectives listed below are a small example of what EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE encourages through the use of the HighReach Learning curriculum:

Curriculum for Toddlers

Domain SAMPLE Objectives Supported by Curriculum for Toddlers
Language Development Responds to verbal/nonverbal conversation
Points to object when named
Mathematics Begins to understand "more"
Counts in rhymes or songs
Learning About the World Name living things
Uses senses when exploring
Creative Expression Uses a variety of art tools
Imitates sounds and facial expressions
Social and Emotional Development Recognizes family members
Begins to cooperate with others
Physical Health and Development Stacks blocks or toys
Becomes aware of body parts

Curriculum for Two's

Domain SAMPLE Objectives Supported by Curriculum for Two's
Language Development Answers simple questions about a story, rhyme, or song
Mathematics Uses words to communicate wants and needs
Learning About the World Sorts items by shape
Begins to understand time sequence of daily routines
Creative Expression Recognizes ways living things interact with the environment
Describes what is observed
Social and Emotional Development Participates in simple interactions with others
Identifies places at school that correspond to places at home
Approaches to Learning Makes independent choices
Uses objectives as tools
Physical Health and Development Uses crayons, markers, and paintbrushes with increasing control
Begins to name body parts

Curriculum for Three's

Domain SAMPLE Objectives Supported by Curriculum for Three's
Language Development Uses increasingly complex sentences
Uses language to communicate ideas, feelings, needs, questions, etc.
Literacy Begins to understand story sequence
Communicates through scribbling
Mathematics Compares quantities of two gourps of objects
Sorts objects by color, size, or shape
Science Utilizes different methods to solve problems
Classifies items that belong together
Creative Expression Names ifferent shapes, lines, colors, forms, and materials
Dances with control
Social and Emotional Development Recognizes familiar places in the community
Begins to understand how his or her actions affect others
Approaches to Learning Approaches activities with increased imagination and inventiveness
Concentrates increasingly on tasks or interactions
Physical Health and Development Becomes more self-sufficient in using tissues, washing hands, and other self-help skills

Curriculum for Pre-K

Domain SAMPLE Objectives Supported by Curriculum for Passports
Language Development Initiates and responds in conversations and discussions
Spoken sentences increase in length and grammatical complexity
Literacy Connects own life with related events in books
Progresses from using letter-like symbols to writing familiar words
Mathematics Duplicates and extends simple patterns
Combines, separates, and names "how many" objects
Science Makes predictions and explanations based on past experiences
Creative Expression Creates more detailed drawings, paintings, and other artwork
Moves in time to different music rhythms
Social & Emotional Development Gains knowledge of people in the community
Takes turns in games and using materials
Approaches to Learning Eagerness to learn about and discuss a wide range of topics grows
Increases ability to set goals and follow through
Physical Health & evelopment Grows in dexterity in using pencils, markers, and paintbrushes
Develops independence in hygiene and personal care

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