Curriculum

Curriculum

At First Steps, it is our desire to create an environment where children are allowed to discover independently, at their own pace and in their own unique way, enabling them to become enthusiastic, inquisitive learners.

First Steps curriculum is comprehensive and play-based –
Yes, the play is purposeful! The children are productive and engaged. Learning is going on all the time. The teacher’s act as facilitators and co-players with attention paid to addressing standards and expectations.

What will you see?

• lots of activity
• manipulation of objects
• interaction with caring adults and peers
• exposure to books, music, and nature
• opportunities to play indoors and out
• chidlren working and playing with other children
• children expressing themselves
• creatively through art, music,
• dramatic play and language
• children learning to communicate feelings and ideas
• children working on developing their physical skills

NYS Common Core Standards are imbedded in daily routines and children’s exploration and investigation

• And standards are brought out by teacher interactions with children as they engage in activities throughout the day
• Assessment that is authentic-by gathering information through observation and work sampling.
• Teachers observe children as they engage in activities throughout the day and connect their performance to standards

All supported by recommendations from NAEYC 2009
Daily Scheduling Includes

Physical Education class Wednesday mornings.

Uncle Rock Thursday mornings.