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The curriculum at Dandelion is based on "The Creative
Curriculum" published by Teaching Strategies. Each
classroom is divided into centers called interest areas. As
stated in the Creative Curriculum (p. 62):
A physical space divided into interest areas is an ideal
setting for children who want to explore, make things,
experiment, and pursue their own interests. Separate interest
areas with varied materials offer children a range of clear
choices. Sometimes children want to work quietly, either
alone or with other children. Areas devoted to books, art
activities, or toys and games provide several choices for
quieter activities. Areas set aside for dramatic play, block
building, or large muscle activities provide choices for active
engagement.
Content areas of literacy, math, science, social studies, and
the arts are addressed through teacher-directed and
child-selected activities. Content areas are supported
throughout the daily schedule and materials selected for each
interest area.
Units of study for each month help to focus learning for the
center programs. Planning for each topic targets a particular
developmental stage and specific interests of children in each
classroom. Subtopics selected to explore may vary from
room-to-room.
Lesson planning forms provide the week-at-a-glance for
parents and are posted in each room. Daily schedules are
also posted describing activities in a predictable order of
events.
Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum and Maryland Model for
School Readiness are tools that are used to help guide
Dandelion's curriculum.
Curriculum" published by Teaching Strategies. Each
classroom is divided into centers called interest areas. As
stated in the Creative Curriculum (p. 62):
A physical space divided into interest areas is an ideal
setting for children who want to explore, make things,
experiment, and pursue their own interests. Separate interest
areas with varied materials offer children a range of clear
choices. Sometimes children want to work quietly, either
alone or with other children. Areas devoted to books, art
activities, or toys and games provide several choices for
quieter activities. Areas set aside for dramatic play, block
building, or large muscle activities provide choices for active
engagement.
Content areas of literacy, math, science, social studies, and
the arts are addressed through teacher-directed and
child-selected activities. Content areas are supported
throughout the daily schedule and materials selected for each
interest area.
Units of study for each month help to focus learning for the
center programs. Planning for each topic targets a particular
developmental stage and specific interests of children in each
classroom. Subtopics selected to explore may vary from
room-to-room.
Lesson planning forms provide the week-at-a-glance for
parents and are posted in each room. Daily schedules are
also posted describing activities in a predictable order of
events.
Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum and Maryland Model for
School Readiness are tools that are used to help guide
Dandelion's curriculum.
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