HighScope 2021-2022 Catalog

THE HIGHSCOPE

2021-22 2021

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For 50 years we have helped children achieve school readiness in all areas of academic and social learning using the renowned HighScope approach and curriculum. We help early educators take the learning process beyond traditional academic subjects to foster child creativity, confidence, and independence to prepare children for success in school and in life. This approach to early education has been proven to achieve powerful, positive results.

Play based, child centered, and grounded in research: Take a closer look at how HighScope can help you make sure that every child enters school ready and eager to learn.

WHAT’S INSIDE? Preschool Curriculum ..................................................................... 6 Infant-Toddler Curriculum ................................................................ 10 Literacy Resources .......................................................................... 14 STEM Resources ............................................................................ 16 Creative Arts Resources .................................................................. 18 Spanish Resources ......................................................................... 19 Daily Routine ................................................................................. 20 Adult-Child Interactions .................................................................. 21 Social-Emotional Learning ............................................................... 22 Inclusion in the Classroom ............................................................... 23 Family Engagement ........................................................................ 24 Professional Learning Courses .......................................................... 25 Program & Classroom Assessment ................................................... 28 Child Assessment ........................................................................... 31

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THE HIGHSCOPE

CURRICULUM We realize that choosing the right curriculum for your program is an important decision. This is why we’ve made it easier than ever to get started using the HighScope Curriculum.

With a simplified step-by-step approach, this collection of curriculum resources has been thoughtfully created to support early childhood educators and ensure that the transition to the HighScope Curriculum is successful and effective.

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THE ESSENTIALS

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

INTENTIONAL PLANNING

Research-based curriculum resources

Engaging classroom materials and supports

Detailed activities with practical guidance

Now your program can immediately begin creating a childcentered learning environment with a high level of engagement, exploration, and enthusiasm.

THE HIGHSCOPE

Preschool Curriculum A comprehensive, research-based curriculum carefully designed to provide a rich academic foundation and foster child creativity, confidence, and independence.

Includes: 1 The Essentials 2 The Learning Environment 3 Intentional Planning Preschool | P4002SET | $1,200

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PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

THE ESSENTIALS

Together, these curriculum resources provide the basis for understanding HighScope’s foundational principles, including active participatory learning, Plan-Do-Review ®, positive adultchild interactions, and intentional teaching to guide and extend children’s individual learning throughout HighScope’s eight curriculum content areas. n n

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The HighScope Preschool Curriculum 9-Book Set Key Developmental Indicator (KDI) Scaffolding Charts Lesson Plans for the First 30 Days, 3rd Ed.

Curriculum contents also sold separately at HighScope.org

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PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Create an engaging, rich, developmentally appropriate learning environment both indoors and outside. Visual supports throughout the classroom give children the tools they need to take initiative and exercise independence. These resources guide teachers in equipping the classroom with diverse, open-ended materials that support active learning and reflect children’s interests, and home language and culture. n

Setting Up the Preschool Classroom

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Daily Routine Cards

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Classroom Area Signs (also includes small

area signs for children’s planning)

Double-sided: English on one side, English/Spanish on the other

Curriculum contents also sold separately at HighScope.org

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PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

INTENTIONAL PLANNING Explore what's included on p. 14

Easily apply the HighScope Curriculum to everyday teaching practice with resources designed to support daily learning. Includes strategies to individualize learning throughout the preschool daily routine and detailed activities for curriculum content areas including science, math, literacy, and more! n

Numbers Plus Preschool Mathematics Curriculum

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STEM Made Simple: 25 Activities by Preschool Teachers

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Let’s Read It Again! Interactive Read-Alouds

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Small-Group Times to Scaffold Early Learning

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50 Large-Group Activities for Active Learners

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Big Beats for Young Peeps (CD)

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Rhythmically Moving 2 (CD)

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THE HIGHSCOPE

Infant-Toddler Curriculum A comprehensive curriculum grounded in current research. The HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum is designed to support and guide you to build trusting relationships with your youngest learners so they feel confident to explore and exercise their creative imagination through purposeful play.

Includes: 1 The Essentials 2 The Learning Environment 3 Intentional Planning Infant-Toddler | F2107SET | $390

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INFANT-TODDLER CURRICULUM

THE ESSENTIALS

These resources guide teachers through the process of creating high-quality experiences for infants and toddlers, using HighScope’s active learning approach and six curriculum content areas of early learning. This comprehensive curriculum offers specific strategies for nurturing and supporting infant and toddler development in an active learning, child-centered environment. n

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Tender Care and Early Learning: Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Child Care Settings, 2nd Ed. Infant-Toddler Wheel of Learning/Key Developmental Indicators Card

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Lesson Plans for a Strong Start: The First 30 Days for Infants

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Lesson Plans for a Strong Start: The First 30 Days for Toddlers

HighScope’s approach to teaching the whole child through active learning and understanding how children use their bodies as their first learning tool has changed the way I work with children.

Curriculum contents also sold separately at HighScope.org

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THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Create an engaging and rich learning environment that inspires young children to discover, interact, and solve problems! Designed to support the optimal development of infants and toddlers, this set of materials includes helpful strategies for setting up classroom areas (both indoors and outside) with diverse, open-ended materials that accommodate children’s changing needs and interests and reflect their home language and culture. n

The Infant-Toddler Learning Environment (DVD)

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Infant-Toddler Daily Routine Cards

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Toddler Classroom Area Signs (also includes

small area signs for children’s planning)

Double-sided: English on one side, English/Spanish on the other

Curriculum contents also sold separately at HighScope.org

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INFANT-TODDLER CURRICULUM

INTENTIONAL PLANNING

Easily apply the HighScope Curriculum to everyday practice with resources designed to support daily learning.

Includes strategies and activities for building literacy and family engagement and developmentally appropriate music for your youngest learners. n n

Infant-Toddler Letter Links Book & Subscription Let’s Play and Learn Together! 30 At-Home Activities for Infants and Toddlers

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Infant-Toddler Song Book

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Big Beats for Young Peeps (CD)

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Rhythmically Moving 2 (CD)

INCLUDES Online Subscription to Letter Links

Using the HighScope Curriculum, we focus on children’s strengths through active learning, which we’ve seen equates with positive child outcomes.

Outcomes Analyst, FL

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LITERACY RESOURCES Put literacy learning into practice throughout your daily routine with these resources designed to develop early literacy skills and prepare young children to read and succeed in school.

Letter Links Use the pictures and letters in this book and online subscription set to support the skills young children need to connect symbols with meaning and sounds.

Also includes reproducible examples of letter-linked images and sounds and 25 fun-filled activities that help young children develop an understanding of the alphabetic principle,

Help young children develop essential skills that prepare them for future success in reading and writing with these 130 activities

phonological awareness,

for preschoolers that

sense of word, and

focus on phonemic

vocabulary.

awareness —

Preschool | P1374SET | $60 Spanish | P1375SET | $60

the ability to recognize the smallest sound units that make up words.

Infant-Toddler | F1273SET | $60 Book and online subscription also sold separately at HighScope.org

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Fee, Fie, Phonemic Awareness

Preschool | P1190 | $35 INCLUDES Online Subscription to Letter Links

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Let’s Read It Again!

Interactive Read-Alouds Increase young children’s literacy skills and set your preschoolers on the path to becoming lifelong readers.

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20 high-quality children’s books — a carefully curated selection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry

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20 booklets featuring multiple lesson plans each with a specific literacy focus for repeated readings of each book

Includes set of 20 fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books

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Vocabulary words from the text with child-friendly definitions

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Conversation tips to engage children in the readings and build their comprehension skills

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A teachers guide to support classroom practice

Preschool | P1456SET | $390 Also sold without children’s books | P1449 | $215

Launching Literacy Toolkit Boost young children’s language and literacy learning with engaging activities you can use throughout the

SMALL MOMENTS

preschool day.

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Alphabet Chart and Alphabet Cards

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Mealtime Conversation Cards

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Message Board Cards

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Small Moments Cards

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MESSAGE BOARD

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Preschool | P1458 | $75

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STEM RESOURCES Young children are natural STEM learners.

These resources help you give children the opportunity to investigate the world around them as they develop new science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

STEM Made Simple: 25 Activities by Preschool Teachers Introduce preschoolers to the exciting world of STEM with 25 small-group activities that support children’s learning at beginning, middle, and later stages of development.

Preschool | P1440 | $35 Ebook | EB1440E | $35

Real Science in Preschool: Here, There, and Everywhere Encourage authentic, hands-on science learning with this book that demonstrates how to “do science” with preschoolers by

Meaningful Math in Preschool: Making Math Count Throughout the Day Provide “math-rich” learning experiences full of opportunities for children to explore, discover, and expand on various math concepts with innovative ideas for incorporating math into daily routines, classroom layout, and adult-child interactions. Also includes real-life anecdotes and hands-on strategies!

Preschool | P1420 | $35

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supporting key behaviors and creating an appropriate learning environment.

Preschool | P1366 | $35

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Numbers Plus® Preschool Mathematics Curriculum Make math exciting and help young children develop key mathematical skills with this comprehensive set that includes detailed plans for small- and large-group activities, with ideas for extending learning throughout the program day.

Each activity has a built-in progression — meaning all children, regardless of developmental or ability level, can participate and learn together!

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120 Activity Cards for small and large groups, materials lists, step-by-step plans for carrying out the activities, developmental charts to scaffold learning for different levels, and follow-up suggestions to extend mathematics learning

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Teacher’s Manual that provides strategies teachers can use to help children build skills and construct mathematical knowledge through active participatory learning

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25 English-Spanish Parent Booklets that support parents with ideas on how to extend math learning at home

Preschool | P1460SET | $329

Since implementing Numbers Plus, my small groups look totally different. I learned a lot about scaffolding math learning and I got new activities to try in the classroom.

Early Childhood Educator, TX

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The Playground HighScope's exciting digital platform that invites educators, administrators, and families to engage with innovative, relevant early childhood content through exploration and play!

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CREATIVE ARTS Encourage children to be artists, musicians, dancers, actors, and art aficionados with these resources designed to help you support young children's creativity!

Arts Smart: The Creative Arts in Preschool

Big Beats for Young Peeps

Encourage preschoolers to be

Looking for fresh and fun

artists, musicians, dancers,

music to share with

actors, and art aficionados too!

young children? Big Beats

This book includes 50 art

for Young Peeps includes 20 age-appropriate tracks

activities with instructions, materials lists, scaffolding

reflecting a variety of instrumental musical

charts, and tips for adapting activities to be inclusive

genres, including hip-hop, reggae, Latin pop, and

of all children.

techno. Includes a user guide with strategies to

Preschool | P1434 | $35

support children’s movement, executive function, and self-regulation skills.

The Song Book

CD | M2410 | $25

Make it easy and fun for

Digital Download | M2411DD | $25

children to choose a song from this collection of 25 well-known songs or nursery rhymes, each represented by a picture and a title. These visual reminders help young children build connections between symbols, language, and sounds. Adding more choices is simple.

Perfect for large-group time!

Preschool eschool | PC1005 | $30 Infant-Toddler | FC1001 | $30

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Principios Básicos del Aprendizaje Activo en Preescolar, Segunda edición: revisada

Spanis

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rces!

Enlaces de letras

This ebook brings together the

Use the pictures and letters in this

research, teaching practices, and

book and online subscription set to

curriculum content that make up the

support the skills young children

HighScope approach and presents it

need to connect symbols with

in a user-friendly, thought-

meaning and sounds.

provoking way. This must-have

Also includes

guide is a great resource for early education professors

reproducible examples of letter-

and instructors, programs that already use the

linked images and sounds and 25

HighScope Curriculum, or programs looking to adopt a

fun-filled activities that help young

high-quality preschool curriculum.

children develop an understanding

Preschool Spanish Ebook | EB1466P | $40

of the alphabetic principle,

INCLUDES Online Subscription to Letter Links

phonological awareness, sense of

¡Vamos a Jugar y Aprender Juntos! 30 Actividades para el Hojar para Compartir en Familia

word, and vocabulary.

Preschool Spanish | P1375SET | $60

Classroom Area Signs — Spanish

Give the parents in your program

Area signs are a simple yet

a practical way to continue early

effective way to help infants

childhood education at home.

and toddlers develop key skills

Parents and children will have a

by engaging visually with their

blast with the fun games and projects in this book —

environments and support

activities that align with key areas of child development

preschoolers as they develop

in HighScope’s approach. Activities include step-by-step

essential organizational and

instructions, strategies, and suggestions for parents of

social-emotional skills. Each

children with special needs.

sign includes easy-to-understand, colorful pictures

Preschool | P1430 | $35

of individual classroom areas and the area name with

Indicadores Clave de Desarrollo (ICD) Tablas de Andamiaje

Spanish translations. Additional sizes available at

Support and extend children’s

Preschool Large | PC1012 | $35

HighScope.org/Store Infant-Toddler Large | FC1004 | $35

learning with practical examples to help you implement the HighScope Preschool Curriculum.

The 58 charts in this set, one for each key developmental indicator (KDI), are organized by content area. Each chart contains examples of what

COMING SOON IN COMING SPANISH! SOON IN SPANISH!

Let’s Read It Again!

Interactive Read-Alouds — Spanish Edition Increase young children’s literacy skills and set your preschoolers

young children at three developmental levels might do

on the path to becoming lifelong

and say as they engage with each KDI.

readers. This Spanish edition

Preschool Spanish Ebook | EB1459P | $75

includes five children’s storybooks and teacher guides.

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DAILY ROUTINE Provide a consistent framework for the classroom day with resources designed to help teachers create a balanced variety of experiences and learning opportunities.

establishes your daily schedule,

”I Know What’s Next!”

Preschool Transitions Without Tears or Turmoil

allowing children to develop essential

Make dropoff, pickup, cleanup,

planning skills and easily anticipate

and other transitions go more

what happens next. Now includes

smoothly with specific strategies

Read-Aloud Time for preschool!

that consider a child’s point of

Daily Routine Cards This set of child-friendly cards

view of transition times. Includes

Preschool | PC1011 | $30 Toddler | FC1000 | $30

real-life scenarios, adult-child interactions, and parent handouts.

Daily Schedules and Caregiving Routines (DVD) This DVD o ffers strategies for creating a stable and flexible learning environment that supports infants’ and toddlers’ curiosity, explorations, and investigations. Includes Spanish subtitles.

Infant-Toddler | F1080 | $54

Plan-Do-Review® in Action (DVD) Make play both fun and intentional with this DVD presenting the PlanDo-Review® process — an essential element of the HighScope approach in which children make plans, carry them out, and reflect on what they have done. This process helps them learn to take initiative, solve problems, work with others, and accomplish their goals. Includes Spanish subtitles.

Preschool | P1432 | $48 20

Preschool | P1336 | $35

Large-Group Times for Active Learners (DVD) Large-group time is the part of the day when children and adults get together to sing, play, talk, and plan.

This DVD shows how HighScope preschool teachers prepare, implement, and review a variety of engaging large-group activities.

Includes Spanish subtitles.

Preschool | P1308 | $45

Small-Group Times for Active Learners (DVD) This DVD illustrates fresh ideas for small-group time, including materials and strategies to support the ways children learn throughout small-group activities. Includes Spanish subtitles.

Preschool | P1433 | $48

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ADULT-CHILD INTERACTIONS Gain knowledge in HighScope’s active learning and inclusive approach to early education. These resources demonstrate the unique dynamic of shared control between children and adults and how intentional adult-child interactions lay the groundwork for children’s engagement in learning and help them build essential school readiness skills.

This DVD models how to form trusting

Watch Us Grow! Scenes From HighScope Infant-Toddler Programs (DVD)

relationships with infants and toddlers

Filled with engaging learning

so they feel safe and supported to learn

experiences for infants and toddlers,

Supportive Adult-Child Interactions (DVD)

through exploration.

Infant-Toddler | F1082 | $54

this DVD of 90 short videos illustrates active learning in action with teaching strategies that can be immediately put to use in your program.

Adult-Child Interaction: Communicating to Support Learning (DVD) Authentic footage from HighScope programs gives you examples and strategies for interacting with children during play, conversations, AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AND EBOOK!

Infant-Toddler | F1271 | $72

The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children’s Learning, Revised Ed.

and activities.

Intentional teaching doesn’t

Preschool | P1381 | $48

happen by chance. This book —

Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool: Getting to Know the HighScope Curriculum, 2nd Ed, Revised

copublished with NAEYC — guides teachers in balancing both child-guided and adult-guided learning experiences that respond to children’s interests and focus on what they need to learn to be successful in school and life.

Preschool | P1426 | $35

This book brings together the research, teaching practices, and curriculum content that make up the HighScope approach and presents it in a user-friendly, thought-provoking way. This must-have guide is a great resource for early education professors and instructors, programs that already use the HighScope Curriculum, or programs looking to adopt a high-quality preschool curriculum.

Preschool | P1464 | $40

HighScope helps me make strong connections with my students and offer learning experiences that are based on a student’s interests. When they tap into their imaginations, what emerges is amazing.

Paula York, Lead Teacher, Wabash Area Development Inc.

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SOCIALEMOTIONAL LEARNING Focus on the important social and emotional development of young children with resources designed to help children gain control over their emotions and thoughts and develop stronger executive function skills — a key predictor of school success.

You Can’t Come to My Birthday Party! Conflict Resolution With Young Children, 2nd Ed.

“It’s Mine!” Responding to Problems and Conflicts (DVD) Help infants and toddlers begin to develop important social, language,

Learn effective strategies for

and reasoning abilities. This DVD shows many strategies for caregivers to respond sensitively and positively to children’s

supporting children’s effective

social conflicts, including problem prevention,

book includes more than 50

resolution of conflicts. This

positive limit-setting, and conflict resolution.

stories with illustrative photos of actual conflict

Infant-Toddler | F1078 | $45

resolution scenarios so you “see and hear” the six-

“I Want All the Turns!”

Supporting Children in Resolving Problems and Conflicts (DVD) Help children find effective ways to resolve their problems. This DVD shows problem-solving techniques in action

step mediation process in action. Includes a chapter on bullying prevention.

Preschool | P1428 | $42 Ebook | EB1428P | $42

Steps in Resolving Conflicts Wall-Size Poster

to help you support the development of children’s

Hang this poster in your

communication, empathy, and negotiating skills.

classroom as a handy reference

Includes a special section on bullying prevention.

tool outlining the six steps in

Preschool | P1421 | $115

mediating and resolving young children’s conflicts.

You’re Not My Friend Anymore! Illustrated Answers to Questions About Young Children’s Challenging Behaviors This book explores effective problem solving and conflict resolution with children through illustrated stories.

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Preschool | P1134 | $12 Also available in wallet-sized strategy cards, set of 25; includes Spanish | Z4001 | $15

NEED HELP SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING? Ask us about our customizable professional learning options.

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INCLUSION IN THE CLASSROOM HighScope’s curriculum and approach focuses on children’s strengths and abilities, allowing teachers to individualize learning for children with a broad range of cultural backgrounds and abilities. These resources provide extra support in implementing our inclusive, active learning approach.

Ensure that children at all devel-

I Belong: Active Learning for Children With Special Needs

opmental levels succeed with this

Learn how to build on

Engaging Young Learners With Special Needs (DVD)

DVD modeling authentic adult-child interactions. This unstaged footage illustrates how the active learning approach provides inclusive experiences for children with

children’s strengths and abilities, instead of correcting their “deficits.” This book includes practical strategies

and without disabilities.

and real-life examples of supportive teaching for

Preschool | P1424 | $115

preschoolers with special needs.

Preschool | P1348 | $35

Make Room for Boys!

Helping Boys Thrive in Preschool Boys often experience preschool differently than girls do. This book covers research on boys’ needs in early childhood and provides valuable tips for activities, social-emotional development, and solutions to common challenges.

Preschool | P1427 | $35

The [HighScope] classroom is a place for connection, where the children can express their individuality, while celebrating their differences and similarities.

Jyl Murray, Teacher, Oxford Early Learning Center

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Promote optimal learning and development for children with these resources designed to help you partner with parents and involve them in children’s learning.

Let’s Play and Learn Together! 30 At-Home Activities to Share With Families

Bringing Active Learning Home: Workshops for Preschool Parents These fun, easy-to-lead workshops for parents are filled

Give the parents in your

with adult group activities

program a practical way to

and hands-on encounters

continue early childhood education at home. Parents and

with active learning. Includes step-by-step guidance for teachers to facilitate

children will have a blast with the fun games and

27 different workshops to give parents practical

projects in this book — activities that align with key

strategies for interacting with children in

areas of child development in HighScope’s approach.

meaningful ways outside the classroom.

Activities include step-by-step instructions,

Preschool | P1425 | $35

strategies, and suggestions for parents of children

Let’s Play and Learn Together! 30 At-Home Activities for Infants and Toddlers

with special needs.

Preschool | P1429 | $35

All teachers know that learning doesn’t have to end when children leave child care for the day! The 30 infant-toddler activities in this book are designed to help families keep active learning going at home. Each activity includes materials and their cost, the “mess” factor, the related learning experiences children will

The parents were invited to join the classroom and read along with their children. That was memorable.

Michael Dixon, HighScope parent

have, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for supporting children with special needs.

Infant-Toddler | F1269 | $35

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Professional Learning At HighScope, we believe that educators deserve the same level of inspiration that they provide children every day.

That’s why all of our professional learning courses feature active engagement, collaboration, and thorough support for individuals and teams at all experience levels.

Our team of instructors provide expert guidance that focuses on practical application in real-world settings to help teachers gain proficiency in the principles and practices of active learning and in facilitating an inclusive approach that supports all children’s individual needs and interests.

VIRTUAL COURSES

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Our virtual courses deliver unmatched one-on-one support through real-time video conferencing facilitated by expert HighScope instructors. Virtual courses are filled with opportunities for meaningful discussions with your peers and instructor and provide in-depth knowledge of the HighScope Curriculum.

Getting Started With HighScope — Preschool

Training of Trainers (TOT)

Implement the essential components of the

teachers in the active learning approach. This

HighScope approach and curriculum. Activities are

3-week course is designed for those who have

geared towards building basic teaching strategies

already received extensive training in the

throughout a preschool day.

HighScope Curriculum. Upon successful completion,

Develop and extend skills to train and coach

each participant becomes a HighScope Certified

Preschool Curriculum Course (PCC) Build individual skills and overall program quality

Trainer for supporting the implementation of the curriculum in their agencies.

with this comprehensive course designed for both teachers and administrators. The PCC supports the effective implementation of the HighScope Preschool Curriculum in your program.

Getting Started With HighScope — Infant-Toddler Gain an understanding of active learning and HighScope’s key developmental indicators, adult-child interactions, how to arrange and equip the learning environment, daily schedules, and caregiving routines with this two-day workshop designed to help programs begin implementation.

Infant-Toddler Curriculum Course (ITCC) Improve individual skills and overall program quality with this comprehensive 4-week course.

The ITCC supports the successful implementation of the HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum.

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ASK US ABOUT FACE-TO-FACE TRAINING! Our instructors have a deep background in early education, with ample classroom experience to provide expert guidance to your team. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding or extend implementation — all courses can be held on site at your school or program.

EMAIL TRAINING@HIGHSCOPE.ORG We’ll work with you to find the “just right ” fit to help you reach your professional learning goals.

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ONLINE COURSES

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Our online courses offer scheduling flexibility and the support of an interactive learning community.

Moderated by HighScope instructors, these selfpaced courses take place within HighScope’s user-friendly platform where participants share coursework results, ask questions, receive feedback from the instructor, and benefit from the experiences of fellow educators.

Intentional Lesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers Learn to develop lesson plans based on curriculum content as well as children’s interests and development. You’ll return to the classroom with your own lesson plans plus the skills and confidence to intentionally scaffold learning and include families in the planning process.

Creating Meaningful Preschool Lesson Plans Support children’s learning and development by learning how to plan intentional activities based on curriculum content, child development, and children’s interests. This course helps you plan for each segment of the daily routine.

How to Support Active Learning at Work Time Put the active in active learning! Work time is the “do” part of Plan-Do-Review ® when children carry out their plans, play, and solve problems. This course provides strategies to help you support and scaffold children’s learning during work time.

Small-Group Times for Active Learners Explore how children discover content through active learning during small-group time. This course offers many new activity ideas, as well as methods for planning effective small-group times and scaffolding strategies to maximize each child’s learning experience.

Large-Group Times for Active Learners Transform your large-group time into a fun and meaningful part of your day. This course helps you learn how to implement shared control during large-group time, and how to develop appropriate large-group time activities and plans.

COR Advantage Through expert instruction and video examples you will learn how to collect and accurately score objective evidence and successfully identify the categories, indicators, and items of HighScope’s child assessment tool, COR Advantage. This course also offers strategies for engaging families in the child assessment process and includes reliability testing.

Program & Classroom Assessment Gain in-depth experience observing, recording, and

Planning and Recall

evaluating program and classroom quality using

Learn how to create planning and recall experiences

HighScope’s assessment tools:

based on children’s interests and developmental

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needs. Explore the benefits of planning time and recall time, the similarities and differences, and

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how these integral processes change as the school year progresses.

Classroom Coach: Improving Preschool Classroom Quality Infant-Toddler Program Quality Assessment (PQA) and Reliability Test

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Family Child Care PQA Reliability Test

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Assessment Tools With assessment tools that are streamlined for teacher and child success, you can stay focused on what matters most, like providing optimal, engaging, and individualized learning experiences for your children.

NEW FROM HIGHSCOPE

CLASSROOM COACH Improve the quality of your preschool classroom with Classroom Coach, a global observation measure.

Classroom Coach: Improving Preschool Classroom Quality Classroom Coach is HighScope’s

Reports available through Classroom Coach: Classroom Reports

newest evaluation tool that assesses the quality of preschool

For use by classroom staff for planning

classrooms and is compatible

and classroom improvement efforts.

• Classroom Report

with all preschool curricula.

Classroom Coach reflects new research about learning

• Planning Report

and includes observation and checklist sections.

• Comparative Report

Classroom Coach assesses the following dimensions: Domain 1: Learning Environment Domain 2: Teaching and Learning Routines and Adult-Child Interactions Domain 3: Curriculum, Planning, Assessment, and Parent Engagement Classroom Coach provides: n  A comprehensive assessment of preschool classroom quality n  Guidance for teacher training aimed at increasing student outcomes n  Items for family engagement, literacy, math, and more n 

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An easy-to-use checklist to help collect information about classroom materials A Coaching Report that helps classroom staff develop a quality improvement plan

All online subscriptions to Classroom Coach include autoscoring, built-in reporting, and friendly technical support.

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• Classroom Coach Strategy Report

Agency or Site Reports For use by administrative staff for planning and program improvement efforts.

• Status Report • Section Level Mean Scores • Percentage of Classrooms at Each Quality Level • Overall Mean Scores • Row Level Results Report

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING To support the successful adoption of HighScope’s Classroom Coach, we offer guided professional learning support and exams to certify that you are a Reliable Classroom Coach Assessor. See page 27.

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PQA Take your program to the next level with HighScope’s Program Quality Assessment tool, PQA. The PQA helps programs build strong teacher-child interactions, engaging and effective learning environments, and supportive partnerships with families.

Program Quality Assessment (PQA)

PQA options to meet your program needs

Based on proven, field-tested research, the PQA measures and improves classroom and program performance by identifying teachers’ strengths and where there are opportunities for growth.

Early childhood programs rely on this datadriven guidance to ensure compliance with national standards and to create stimulating environments that foster optimal child learning and development.

PRESCHOOL PQA This valid and reliable online tool was designed to evaluate program quality and assess implementation of the HighScope Preschool Curriculum.

INFANT-TODDLER PQA This valid and reliable online tool was

All online subscriptions to the PQA include

designed to evaluate program quality and

autoscoring, built-in reporting, and friendly

assess implementation of the HighScope

technical support. PQA options are also

Infant-Toddler Curriculum.

available in print.

FAMILY CHILD CARE PQA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING To support the successful adoption of HighScope’s PQA, we offer guided professional learning support and exams to certify that you are a Reliable PQA Assessor. See page 27.

This version of HighScope’s Program Quality Assessment was specially designed to meet the needs of family child care practitioners.

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Adopting the PQA has given me insight into what makes a program high quality and what I can do as a teacher to help ensure quality.

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Revolutionize your teaching practices with Highscope’s high-quality child assessment platform. Powerful, intuitive, and user-friendly, COR Advantage ® is designed to help you focus on what matters most — supporting students and families.

Child Assessment Empower teachers, administrators, and families with insight from COR Advantage®. Powered by Kaymbu’s user-friendly technology, it allows teachers to easily capture and analyze each day’s play-based learning. COR ’s assessment data then helps teachers translate observations into positive child outcomes through targeted, individualized instruction — ensuring that the children in your program grow and develop in the most optimal way.

COR Advantage offers a complete picture of child growth for schools and families with a suite of customizable reports, easy-to-use lesson planning tools, and robust family engagement features. COR Advantage makes it easy for teachers to work with the powerful information they are gathering and ensure both teacher accuracy and child success.

CONTACT US FOR PRICING AT HELLO@CORADVANTAGE.COM Online subscriptions come with support by a team of dedicated school ambassadors who have expertise in both implementation and technology to manage the full range of educators’ needs. Best of all, that personal support is free and available to every COR Advantage customer without any extra start-up or implementation fees. n

For use with children from birth to age six

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Criterion-referenced, valid and reliable

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Compatible with any developmentally appropriate curriculum

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Integrated family engagement features

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Available in English, Spanish, and French

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COR Advantage Scoring Guide This guide helps you score accurately with practical examples and explanations for each assessment item.

Preschool | P2020 | $25 Available in Spanish | P2022 | $25

COR Advantage Desk Reference This desktop laminated guide provides a convenient overview of the COR Advantage items and levels. This is a 2-pack set.

Preschool | P2019 | $25 Available in Spanish | P2021 | $25

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING To ensure that teachers at all levels are prepared to nurture each child’s growth and assess with confidence, we offer individualized professional learning support. See page 27.

Kindergarten entry and ongoing assessment COR for Kindergarten provides a comprehensive view of each child’s development at kindergarten entry and throughout the school year. This userfriendly online assessment tool helps teachers understand how to support each child’s learning in areas crucial for future

Compared to other tools, COR saves time. Its strength is the variety of use you can get through the reports and communication with parents. It helps you know where children are developmentally, and how to move them to the next level.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Early Learning, OH

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school success.

COR for Kindergarten also includes progress-monitoring tools which help to detect learning problems and allows teachers to quickly intervene with support to meet end-of-year kindergarten goals and standards.

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Introducing

CLASSROOM COACH Improve the Quality of Your Preschool Classroom Classroom Coach is an evaluation tool that assesses the quality of preschool classrooms and is compatible with all preschool curricula. Classroom Coach reflects new science about learning and includes observation and checklist sections.

Classroom Coach provides: 3 A comprehensive assessment of preschool classroom quality

3 An easy-to-use checklist to help collect information about classroom materials

3 Guidance for teacher training aimed at increasing student outcomes

3 A Coaching Report that helps classroom staff develop a quality improvement plan

3 Items for family engagement, literacy, math, and more

HighScope.org/ClassroomCoach

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