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Curriculum
A high-quality, research-based curriculum promotes measurable progress toward children’s development. The content and learning outcomes of the curriculum align with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and state early care and education standards. It provides guidance on what (content) and how (learning experiences and teaching practices) to teach. Content is drawn from current child development science, the interests and ideas of the children, family input, and the values of the community. A curriculum also provides ways to create nurturing and responsive practices, interactions, and environments that foster trust and emotional security. It helps families to actively engage in their child’s education. Staff use what they know about each child's strengths and needs and each family's goals to plan their use of the curriculum.
Curriculum Is Delivered Through Relationships
A research-based curriculum aligned with the Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) can support children’s learning. Find out how infants and toddlers learn through play and interacting with caring adults.
Make-Believe Play: Video Example
This short video clip appears in the Make-Believe Play 15-minute In-service Suite.
Make-Believe Play
This suite highlights the key components of make-believe play. It describes what play looks like for children ages birth to 5 and provides practical ways to support make-believe play for all children.
Emergent Writing
Learn about emergent writing and the writing process. Discover ways to support children's emergent writing skills.
Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Education Staff
Learn more about what makes a curriculum culturally responsive. Take a look at this short video clip in the 15-Minute In-Service Suite series, A Culturally Responsive Approach to Implementing Curriculum.
Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Home Visiting
Explore ways to make a curriculum culturally responsive. Watch this short clip from the 15-Minute In-Service Suite, A Culturally Responsive Approach to Implementing Curriculum.
Curriculum Responsive to Children's Development and Learning: Home Visiting Video 1
Learn ways to implement a responsive curriculum. View this short video clip from the Implementing a Curriculum Responsive to Children's Development and Learning 15-minute In-service Suite.
Curriculum Responsive to Children's Development and Learning: Home Visiting Video 2
Find out how to implement a responsive curriculum. Watch this video clip from the Implementing a Curriculum Responsive to Children's Development and Learning 15-minute In-service Suite.
Curriculum Responsive to Children's Development and Learning Video 1
Explore ways to implement a responsive curriculum. Take a look at this short video clip from the Implementing a Curriculum Responsive to Children's Development and Learning 15-minute In-service Suite.
