Early Education Center
Curriculum
Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed program that integrates social-emotional learning, discipline, and self-regulation. It transforms classroom culture by fostering a sense of community, encouraging self-regulation, and promoting positive behavior through connection and problem-solving strategies.
Key Components of the Curriculum:
- Safety: Ensuring a safe learning environment where children feel protected and secure. Safety is the foundation that allows children to explore and learn effectively.
- Connection: Building strong relationships between children, teachers, and peers. Connection helps to reduce stress and build trust, which are essential for a child's emotional and social development.
- Problem-Solving: Teaching children to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and develop critical thinking skills. Through problem-solving, children learn to handle challenges constructively and build resilience.
Benefits for Your Child:
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Emotional Intelligence: Children learn to recognize and manage their emotions, leading to better self-control and empathy towards others.
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Improved Behavior: Positive behavior is reinforced through understanding and connection rather than punishment, leading to a more harmonious classroom environment.
- Enhanced Learning: With a focus on emotional and social well-being, children are better equipped to focus on academic learning and overall development.
- Life Skills: The skills learned in Conscious Discipline extend beyond the classroom, helping children navigate social situations and build healthy relationships throughout their lives.
Parental Involvement:
We believe that parents play a crucial role in their child's education. The Conscious Discipline Curriculum encourages parental involvement by providing resources and strategies to reinforce these principles at home. Together, we can create a consistent and supportive environment for our children.
Join Us on This Journey:
We are committed to fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our Preschool students. By integrating the Conscious Discipline Curriculum, we aim to support every child's emotional, social, and academic growth. We invite you to join us in this journey and be an active participant in your child's development.
Handwriting Without Tears
Welcome to the Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) program at Brandywine Early Education Programs! We're excited to introduce you to this engaging and effective curriculum designed specifically for preschoolers. Handwriting Without Tears focuses on making the process of learning to write fun and stress-free for our youngest learners. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Multisensory Approach:
The Handwriting Without Tears curriculum uses a variety of hands-on, multisensory activities to teach handwriting. This approach includes singing, playing, and building letters with different materials, which helps children understand and remember how to form letters.
2. Developmentally Appropriate:
Handwriting Without Tears is designed with preschoolers in mind. The activities are age-appropriate and cater to the fine motor skills and developmental stages of young children. The program introduces letters in a specific sequence that makes learning easier and more natural.
3. Building Fine Motor Skills:
Before even picking up a pencil, children engage in activities that strengthen their hand muscles and improve their coordination. This foundational work is crucial for developing good handwriting habits.
4. Fun and Engaging Materials:
The curriculum includes a variety of tools and materials such as wooden letter pieces, slates, dough, and more. These tools make learning interactive and fun, keeping children interested and excited about writing.
5. Simple and Clear Instructions:
Each lesson in the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum is straightforward and easy to follow. Teachers provide clear, step-by-step instructions, ensuring that every child can participate and succeed.
6. Encourages Confidence and Independence:
By making handwriting enjoyable and accessible, Handwriting Without Tears helps children build confidence in their abilities. They develop a positive attitude towards writing, which fosters a love for learning and independence.
7. Integration with Other Learning Areas:
Handwriting Without Tears is not just about handwriting. It integrates with other areas of learning, such as literacy and numeracy, helping children make connections across different subjects.
At Brandywine Early Education Programs, we believe that the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum provides an excellent foundation for early fine motor skills. We’re committed to helping each child develop their handwriting abilities in a supportive and joyful environment.
For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’re here to support your child’s learning journey every step of the way!
CKLA Pre-K
At Brandywine Early Education Programs, we are excited to introduce the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program for our Pre-K students. CKLA is a comprehensive curriculum designed to build a strong foundation in language and literacy skills through engaging and age-appropriate activities.
Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is a research-based program that focuses on developing children's listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. The program is structured to align with how young children naturally learn, offering a rich and diverse range of activities that promote language development and early literacy.
Key Features of CKLA for Pre-K:
- Interactive Read-Alouds: Children are introduced to a variety of stories, poems, and informational texts through interactive read-aloud sessions. These sessions help build listening skills, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Engaging Themes: CKLA incorporates engaging themes and topics that captivate children's interest and curiosity. These themes provide a context for learning new words and concepts, making the experience both fun and educational.
- Language Play: The program includes activities that encourage children to play with language through songs, rhymes, and word games. This helps develop phonemic awareness, which is crucial for reading success.
- Storytelling and Discussion: Children are encouraged to express themselves through storytelling and discussions, fostering their speaking and listening skills. They learn to ask and answer questions, share ideas, and build confidence in their communication abilities.
- Early Writing Skills: CKLA introduces children to the basics of writing, including letter formation and writing simple words and sentences. This prepares them for more advanced writing tasks in the future.
- Building Knowledge: The program emphasizes the importance of building general knowledge about the world. Children learn about different subjects such as science, history, and the arts, which helps them make connections and understand the world around them.
At Brandywine Early Education Programs, we believe in providing our students with a strong foundation for future academic success. The CKLA program is designed to nurture young learners' natural curiosity and love for learning. By focusing on language and literacy development, we prepare our Pre-K students for a smooth transition to kindergarten and beyond.
We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated teachers are trained to implement the CKLA program effectively, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention and guidance.
We invite you to explore the wonderful world of CKLA with us at Brandywine Early Education Programs. Together, we can help your child embark on an exciting journey of learning and discovery.
Teaching Strategies Gold
We are excited to introduce you to Teaching Strategies Gold, our comprehensive observation recording system designed to support your child's learning and development.
What is Teaching Strategies Gold? Teaching Strategies Gold is a research-based assessment tool that helps our educators capture and analyze your child's progress across various developmental areas. By observing and recording key milestones and daily activities, we create a detailed and personalized profile for each child.
Why do we use Teaching Strategies Gold?
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Individualized Learning: It allows us to understand each child's unique strengths and areas for growth, enabling us to tailor our teaching strategies to meet their specific needs.
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Comprehensive Tracking: Our educators can systematically track development in areas such as cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language skills.
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Progress Reports: The system provides clear and concise progress reports, which we share with parents to keep you informed about your child's development and achievements.
How does it benefit your child?
By using Teaching Strategies Gold, we ensure that every child receives the attention and support they need to thrive. This tool helps us create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where your child can grow and succeed.
At Brandywine Early Education Programs, we are committed to fostering a love of learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for your child. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Teaching Strategies Gold, please feel free to contact us!