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Pre-Kindergarten

The Pre-K On My Way curriculum by Scholastic is designed to provide a comprehensive early childhood education that aligns with key state standards, including those set by New York State (NYS). It emphasizes whole-child development, with a focus on building foundational academic, social-emotional, and physical skills.

Addressing Pre-K Students' Learning

  1. Developmentally Appropriate Practices: The curriculum uses hands-on, play-based activities that cater to young learners' developmental stages, promoting curiosity and active engagement.
  2. Literacy and Language Skills: Through storybooks, songs, and discussions, children develop vocabulary, phonological awareness, and pre-reading skills.
  3. Math Foundations: Activities like counting, sorting, and patterning help build early numeracy skills.
  4. Social-Emotional Learning: Stories and guided activities focus on emotions, cooperation, and problem-solving, fostering interpersonal skills.
  5. Science and Exploration: Curiosity-driven activities encourage observation, questioning, and exploration of the natural world.
  6. Art and Creativity: Opportunities for drawing, crafting, and imaginative play support creative expression and fine motor skill development.

Alignment with NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards

The curriculum aligns with NYS standards by:

  • Covering all key domains outlined in the NYS Early Learning Guidelines, including approaches to learning, physical development, communication and language, cognition, and social-emotional development.
  • Integrating content-specific standards, such as those for emergent literacy and mathematics, through structured and open-ended activities.
  • Supporting the NYS emphasis on diversity and inclusion, ensuring materials reflect a range of cultures and perspectives.
  • Encouraging family engagement, which is a vital aspect of NYS’s approach to early childhood education.