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Curriculum

Our classes are communities, places where learning takes place through positive relationships between and among children and adults. We adhere to the practices and philosophies of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The goals for the children are guided by our curriculum, The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos and Preschool. The following examples provide just a few of the ways our teachers provide a classroom where children grow and develop.

What the teacher does Why
  • Develops a positive relationship with each child.
  • Follows a consistent schedule.
  • Carries through on announced plans and promises.
 Child develops trust.
Provides challenging, but not frustrating, activities. Child builds confidence and competence.
  • Encourages and provides experiences.
  • Asks questions and talks with children about their experiences.
 Builds the child's knowledge, vocabulary, and thinking skills.
Sets up the environment so that children can find and return materials on their own. Child develops responsibility, confidence, and cooperation.
Encourages child to see tasks through to completion. Child develops persistence, independence is fostered, builds a sense of competence.
  • Uses a positive manner for guidance.
  • Helps child express feelings in constructive ways.
 Builds self-regulation and social competence.
Provides outdoor play and nutritious snacks daily.

Large muscle activity and good nutrition stimulates connections in the brain.

Child develops large muscle skills.

Offers opportunities for child to:

  • make choices
  • express creativity
  • explore the environment
  • get messy
  • work independently
  • share ideas
  • problem solve
  • take appropriate risks

Child develops curiosity, initiative, independence, resourcefulness.

Provides small toys and art utensils.

 Child gains fine motor control.

IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University.