Preschool
The preschool learning environment is primarily based on The Creative Curriculum for Preschool,
developed by Teaching Strategies Inc, used in high-quality early education settings throughout
the United States, Canada, and Australia. At the core of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
are well-planned learning centres that allow for child choice and self-directed play, small
groups, and supportive teaching that prepares children for academic excellence. The development
of language, mathematical reasoning, and scientific thought is emphasised throughout all the
centres. Changes to the learning environment, activities, and projects reflect emerging interests and individual goals. Learning centres offer guided experiences that encompass all the skills and understandings necessary for optimum development and success in school.
Typical centres include:
- Language/Library
- Language/Library
- Technology/Computers
- Construction/Blocks
- Science
- Dramatic Play
- Outdoor Learning
- Art/Creative Expression
- Music and Movement
- Sensory: Sand and Water
- Maths/Manipulatives
Learning Centres
Learning Centres are supplemented by any number of independent learning stations designed for use by one or two children.
Throughout the day, children make self-directed and guided choices using Choice Boards,
participate in small groups and projects, join in circle-times with the whole group, and reflect
upon and document their learning experiences. Children are guided to critical learning
experiences that form the building blocks of healthy development. Using the The Creative
Curriculum for Preschool and knowledge of the children and families as a framework, staff use
their talent and expertise to design, adapt, and invent learning centres that best serve the
children in the room.
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About Bright Horizons
Curriculum & Care - Ireland
Bright Horizons is very confident that our World at Their Fingertips programme mirrors the core principles and standards outlined in SÃolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education developed by CECDE.
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