GIRASSOL'S CURRICULUM

Learning Domains & Themes 

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All About Me: making family portraits.

Winter

Apples: Making apple sauce.

Plants: We grow them!

Our World: I've been there!

Insects

Our theme-based preschool curriculum involves children learning about themselves and the world around them through eight learning domains: Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development, Language Development, Creative Arts, Literacy Knowledge, Mathematics Knowledge, Science Knowledge, and Social Studies Knowledge. Theme-based activities incorporate the eight domains of learning allowing children to develop in their unique ways. But they still work together, and through shared experiences and common interests build strong friendships.  

Every year, in early March, Girassol Preschool celebrates the birthday of the beloved children's book author Dr. Seuss. We have so much fun during this special week! ​

Children learn best . . .

1. When they are healthy, safe, well rested, and have regular, balanced meals. Basic needs must be met in order to learn. Adults guide and support their lifelong healthy habits.
2. Through relationships with caring adults. When children feel secure, they learn to regulate their emotions, and become curious, confident, communicators.
3. When they have opportunities for play and active exploration of their environment. A sense of wonder is a powerful foundation for children’s learning.
4. In their own unique ways, on their own timeline. The rate of development varies for each child, and learning may be uneven over time or across different learning domains. All children need support to grow and learn in inclusive settings.
5. When adults in their lives learn and plan together for their growth and development. Just as children’s learning is continuous and builds from simple to complex, adult knowledge of best practices in child development continues to grow. When parents and early educators communicate well, they can best support each child to reach their full potential.
6. When they are supported by their communities. When the community supports children’s growth with access to high quality early learning opportunities and family supports, the health and well-being of children thrives.

​From Alaska Early Learning Guidelines. This great resource is available online to families, as well as caregivers and early-childhood educators, through Alaska's Department of Child Services.   

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