Positive Changes Ahead PreKindergarten Adopts a New Curriculum Last year, Pre-K teachers and Dr. Bevan Koch, Head of School, and Dr. Carol Harrison, Lower School Principal, began an extensive search to replace the 15-year-old Pre-K curriculum. The group determined that Pre-K students needed to have a curriculum that prepared them for kindergarten and included multi-sensory materials that support all levels of learning. It was also crucial that the curriculum have a robust technology component that could be used in the classroom or online if needed for virtual learning. Many curriculum options were researched, and the committee chose five options to review in-depth. Pre-K teachers used samples from each program in their classrooms to see how well they met the needs of their students. The committee then met with representatives from each curriculum and systematically ranked each program to determine the best fit for their students.
BY: AMANDA WARLEY
After many hours of meetings, the Learning Without Tears (LWT)- Get Set for School PreK curriculum emerged as the obvious choice. Get Set for School is a research-based curriculum with lessons that address a wide variety of Pre-K learning and developmental standards. The curriculum uses hands-on, playful teaching strategies and multi-sensory materials to make learning fun and engaging for children. Through active participation, Pre-K students acquire and retain knowledge easily and effectively. The curriculum is comprised of three main components that help young children prepare for Kindergarten: Language and Literacy, Numbers and Math, and Readiness and Writing. A Place Where You Fit | Winter 2022
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