Teacher Resources

Each of the 9 Thematic Teacher Guides include four weeks of intentional, integrated instruction beginning with a theme project and theme overview from early childhood authors. Teachers move through an easy to follow lesson plan with learning goals and differentiated instruction at point of use in each lesson. Each day includes Whole Group, Small Group and Learning Center activities. Teachers actively engage children through Greeting Circle, Read-Aloud Time, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Content Connections, Practice Centers and a Closing Circle. All of the additional resources (games, songs, poems, finger plays) are easily accessed in the Appendix of each Teacher Guide. Week 1: This Way to PreK! • Week 2: Physical Me • Week 3: My Senses • Week 4: I Think, I Feel Learn More

Each of the 9 Thematic Teacher Guides include four weeks of intentional, integrated instruction beginning with a theme project and theme overview from early childhood authors. Teachers move through an easy to follow lesson plan with learning goals and differentiated instruction at point of use in each lesson. Each day includes Whole Group, Small Group and Learning Center activities. Teachers actively engage children through Greeting Circle, Read-Aloud Time, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Content Connections, Practice Centers and a Closing Circle. All of the additional resources (games, songs, poems, finger plays) are easily accessed in the Appendix of each Teacher Guide. Week 1: Farm Animals • Week 2: Zoo Animals • Week 3: Bugs • Week 4: More Bugs Learn More

Each of the 9 Thematic Teacher Guides include four weeks of intentional, integrated instruction beginning with a theme project and theme overview from early childhood authors. Teachers move through an easy to follow lesson plan with learning goals and differentiated instruction at point of use in each lesson. Each day includes Whole Group, Small Group and Learning Center activities. Teachers actively engage children through Greeting Circle, Read-Aloud Time, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Content Connections, Practice Centers and a Closing Circle. All of the additional resources (games, songs, poems, finger plays) are easily accessed in the Appendix of each Teacher Guide. Week 1: Families • Week 2: Families and Homes • Week 3: Friends and Pets • Week 4: Community Learn More

Each of the 9 Thematic Teacher Guides include four weeks of intentional, integrated instruction beginning with a theme project and theme overview from early childhood authors. Teachers move through an easy to follow lesson plan with learning goals and differentiated instruction at point of use in each lesson. Each day includes Whole Group, Small Group and Learning Center activities. Teachers actively engage children through Greeting Circle, Read-Aloud Time, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Content Connections, Practice Centers and a Closing Circle. All of the additional resources (games, songs, poems, finger plays) are easily accessed in the Appendix of each Teacher Guide. Week 1: I Move • Week 2: Travel • Week 3: Transportation • Week 4: Mysterious Movers Learn More

This four-week unit of intentional, integrated instruction includes pretending, painting, packing for a special trip, playing games, asking lots of "why?" questions, and much more! Kids' Club focuses on key literacy and math skills; integrates science, social studies, and physical development; and includes Conscious Discipline® strategies for social-emotional development. This guide features a dual-language format: each day's 4-page lesson in English is immediately followed by the same 4-page lesson in Spanish. All games, songs, poems, and finger plays are easily accessed in the Appendix. Week 1: Things Kids Do • Cosas que hacen los niños, Week 2: Games Kids Play • Juegos que juegan los niños, Week 3: Places Kids Go • Lugares donde van los niños, Week 4: Investigations • Investigaciones Learn More

Each of the 9 Thematic Teacher Guides include four weeks of intentional, integrated instruction beginning with a theme project and theme overview from early childhood authors. Teachers move through an easy to follow lesson plan with learning goals and differentiated instruction at point of use in each lesson. Each day includes Whole Group, Small Group and Learning Center activities. Teachers actively engage children through Greeting Circle, Read-Aloud Time, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Content Connections, Practice Centers and a Closing Circle. All of the additional resources (games, songs, poems, finger plays) are easily accessed in the Appendix of each Teacher Guide. Week 1: Construction Terms • Week 2: Tools and Machines • Week 3: I Can Build • Week 4: I Can Create Learn More

Each of the 9 Thematic Teacher Guides include four weeks of intentional, integrated instruction beginning with a theme project and theme overview from early childhood authors. Teachers move through an easy to follow lesson plan with learning goals and differentiated instruction at point of use in each lesson. Each day includes Whole Group, Small Group and Learning Center activities. Teachers actively engage children through Greeting Circle, Read-Aloud Time, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Content Connections, Practice Centers and a Closing Circle. All of the additional resources (games, songs, poems, finger plays) are easily accessed in the Appendix of each Teacher Guide. Week 1: Nursery Rhymes • Week 2: Traditional Tales • Week 3: Folk Tales • Week 4: Ballads and Fables Learn More

Each of the 9 Thematic Teacher Guides include four weeks of intentional, integrated instruction beginning with a theme project and theme overview from early childhood authors. Teachers move through an easy to follow lesson plan with learning goals and differentiated instruction at point of use in each lesson. Each day includes Whole Group, Small Group and Learning Center activities. Teachers actively engage children through Greeting Circle, Read-Aloud Time, Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Content Connections, Practice Centers and a Closing Circle. All of the additional resources (games, songs, poems, finger plays) are easily accessed in the Appendix of each Teacher Guide. Week 1: I Make Choices • Week 2: Healthy Choices • Week 3: Healthy Habits • Week 4: Problem Solving Learn More

This guide is intended for three-year-olds, children with special needs, or those who may need additional support with forerunner skills. Learn More