{"id":92,"date":"2023-11-03T08:55:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T13:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/?page_id=92"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:47:10","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>Although our styles and approach to curriculum may look different, program goals in every age group include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fostering social\/emotional growth by providing children with a secure and loving base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping children develop a positive self-concept and respect for individual and cultural differences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aiding the development of language; self-expression; cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging the development of self-help skills which satisfy the children\u2019s increasing need for independence and control over their environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-baby fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/curriculum\/infant\/\">Infant<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">6 weeks &#8211; 18 months<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-child-reaching fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/curriculum\/toddler\/\">Toddler<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">18 months &#8211; 3 years<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-cubes fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/curriculum\/preschool\/\">Preschool<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">3- &amp; 4-year-olds<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pen fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/curriculum\/kindergarten\/\">Kindergarten<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">4- &amp; 5-year-olds<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-school fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/curriculum\/school-age\/\">School Age<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">1st grade &#8211; 12 years<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-curriculum-philosophy\">Our Curriculum Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the 51ÁÔÆæ Children\u2019s Learning Center, we believe that, from birth, all people are capable and competent. Each person is an individual who will learn and develop in a unique way. With support from caring teachers and a rich learning environment, children will learn, play, explore, create, and develop relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-children-s-learning-center-curriculum-is-built-upon-the-following-philosophical-beliefs\"><strong>The Children\u2019s Learning Center curriculum is built upon the following philosophical beliefs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A play-based, hands-on, active learning environment is most appropriate for young learners. We believe that this approach, which includes the whole child, prepares children well for future success, both in school and in their lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trusting, respectful, nurturing relationships between children and adults are essential. These caring bonds build the foundation for a classroom environment where children can take risks, learn from their mistakes, and be joyful in their learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The teacher\u2019s role is as a facilitator and guide. As teachers support children in their problem-solving, we use a variety of teaching strategies, including modeling, providing appropriate learning materials, encouraging children\u2019s independence, and planning teacher-led activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In their exploratory play, children manipulate materials, hypothesize, test theories, repeat activities and draw conclusions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In their social play, children learn how to be a member of a larger community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children will make significant choices about use of materials and activities throughout the day. They are offered opportunities to participate in individual, small group and large group experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers intentionally plan the classroom environment and experiences and provide materials to inspire learning, discovery, creativity and problem-solving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research, theory and experience in the field of education informs our practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections to the natural world are intrinsic to healthy growth and development. In addition to spending time outdoors, nature-based materials and experiences are provided both indoors and outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our curriculum emerges from children\u2019s interests, teachers\u2019 observations and events in the lives of the children and their families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The typical development of an age group, as well as the individual development of the children in a particular classroom, is used as a guide for curriculum planning. 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