Infant-Toddler Curriculum A comprehensive approach to sensory-motor learning

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1 OVERVIEW Infant-Toddler Curriculum A comprehensive approach to sensory-motor learning The HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum is grounded in over 50 years of research, including the most up-to-date information on brain development. HighScope s child-centered approach supports active exploration of the physical environment and provides a routine that is consistent enough to create a warm, reassuring setting, and flexible enough to respond to children s individual needs and interests. Active Learning Play is at the heart of the active learning curriculum. Children engage in active learning when they construct knowledge through interactions with materials, people, events, and ideas. Nurturing caregivers encourage infants and toddlers to explore and discover the world around them, helping to build executive functions such as memory and self-regulation. The Key Developmental Indicators (KDIs) define the important knowledge and skills infants and toddlers gain in six content areas: Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development and Health; Communication, Language, and Literacy; Cognitive Development; and Creative Arts. Adult-Child Interactions Through continuity of care and supportive adult-child interactions, children establish strong attachments to a primary caregiver. Caregivers respond to individual needs and temperaments, play with children at their own physical and developmental level, and use a six-step approach to conflict resolution that allows children to express emotions safely, devise solutions, and become confident and capable problem solvers. Schedules and Routines Caregivers, in partnership with parents, create consistent yet flexible daily schedules and caregiving routines based on children s biological rhythms, to create an environment in which children feel loved and secure. Learning Environment To create a comfortable and stimulating sensory-motor learning environment, caregivers arrange and equip the active learning setting with ample space and diverse, open-ended materials that allow very young children to wiggle, roll, crawl, cruise, balance, toddle, walk, and climb. Observation Program practices and accountability are enhanced by HighScope s child and program assessment tools. COR Advantage is a validated observation measure that lets teachers record objective child anecdotes throughout the day, use these notes to make daily plans, and share information with families to extend children s learning at home. The Program Quality Assessment (PQA) is used to document and improve classroom teaching practices, relationships with families, staff professional learning, and administrative practices. 1

2 Family Engagement HighScope works with families as partners to support children s learning. Whether it s through parent meetings, learning activities to do at home, or using the Family Network, our online parent portal which shares regular information about the child s activities at school, HighScope has the tools to help you build strong connections with your families. Professional Learning HighScope offers a comprehensive system of professional learning. Its flexible, in-person and online training options ranging from one-day to multi-week courses are suitable for caregivers, teachers, teacher-trainers, and administrators. Diversity The HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum accommodates children from diverse backgrounds, including English language learners and those with special needs. It is aligned with state early learning standards and Early Head Start, and is used nationally and internationally in a wide variety of programs such as family child care, child care centers, Early Head Start, and home visiting programs. The HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum helps caregivers create an environment that is both nurturing and educating for even the youngest learners. Marisa B., Teacher, New Jersey Additional information about the HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum can be found at highscope.org/infant-toddler. Receive a free preview of Tender Care and Early Learning, HighScope s Infant-Toddler Curriculum resource, when you info@highscope.org with the subject line HSITC Overview. HighScope s KDIs work seamlessly with COR Advantage an observation-based tool for assessing child development at all stages from birth to kindergarten, with distinct and well-defined criteria that are easy to apply. See coradvantage.org for more information. 2

3 Infant-Toddler Curriculum Content A Framework for Early Learning and Development The Key Developmental Indicators (KDIs) form the curriculum content for infants and toddlers. All together they provide a composite picture of what very young children do and what knowledge and abilities emerge from their actions. A. Approaches to Learning 1. Initiative 2. Problem solving 3. Self-help B. Social and Emotional Development 4. Distinguishing self and 6. Relationships with adults 9. Empathy others 7. Relationships with peers 10. Playing with others 5. Attachment 8. Emotions 11. Group participation C. Physical Development and Health 12. Moving parts of the body 14. Moving with objects 15. Steady beat 13. Moving the whole body D. Communication, Language, and Literacy 16. Listening and responding 18. Two-way communication 20. Exploring print 17. Nonverbal communication 19. Speaking 21. Enjoying language E. Cognitive Development 22. Exploring objects 27. Number 32. Anticipating events 23. Object permanence 28. Locating objects 33. Time intervals 24. Exploring same and 29. Filling and emptying 34. Speed different 30. Taking apart and putting 35. Cause and effect 25. Exploring more together 26. One-to-one 31. Seeing from different correspondence viewpoints F. Creative Arts 36. Imitating and pretending 39. Listening to music 41. Sounds 37. Exploring art materials 40. Responding to music 42. Vocal pitch 38. Identifying visual images 3

4 The HighScope Approach Designed and Research-Validated to Have a Lifelong Positive Effect The HighScope Curriculum is a high quality, developmentally based program, founded on a philosophy of active participatory learning, in which children and adults are engaged, interactive partners in the learning process. In HighScope programs, learning occurs in a play-based environment where children and adults work together to develop children s knowledge and skills in problem solving, decision making, and dependence, and to promote their sense of curiosity, persistence, and creativity. Educational materials and the learning environment build on children s interests, accommodate different developmental and ability levels, and reflect the diversity of children s family and community backgrounds. In HighScope programs, knowledgeable and intentional teachers scaffold early learning by supporting children s current level of understanding and gently extending their thinking and reasoning to the next level. There is a growing awareness among educators, policymakers, parents, and the general public that social and emotional learning is equally, if not more, important than early academics in determining school readiness. The HighScope Curriculum fully integrates academic and social-emotional learning in its curriculum content (key developmental indicators) and assessment (COR Advantage), addressing all domains of development: approaches to learning; social and emotional development; physical development and health; language, literacy, and communication (including English language learners); mathematics, science; social studies; and the creative arts. These domains are aligned with Common Core State Standards, the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and Early Head Start Essential Domains, state early childhood learning standards, and the standards and recommendations of professional educational organizations. The number and scope of state-funded early childhood programs has grown. With a few exceptions, state governments have invested in preschool programs aimed at serving at-risk children. Many states have already or are in the process of instituting universal preschool and full-day preschool. In addition to traditional, classroom-based preschool programs, states are also funding community-based initiatives with a birth-k focus. The HighScope Curriculum is appropriate for use in all of these settings and has an important role in state-funded early childhood programs. HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum Overview How We Teach What We Teach Research That Supports our Approach Children With Special Needs Following is a list of HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum materials, assessment tools, and professional learning opportunities. 600 North River Street, Ypsilanti, MI Ph: Fax: highscope.org 4

5 Follow the linked catalog number to place an order online. Or call PRESS HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum Materials (Ages 0 3) Price Catalog Number Tender Care and Early Learning, 2nd Ed. This second edition of Tender Care and Early Learning describes HighScope s active learning approach for very young children who are in the sensory-motor stage of development the stage when children learn with $44.95 F1086 their whole body and all their senses, and when they rely on trusted adults to support their learning adventures. Building a HighScope Program: Infant-Toddler Programs In this book, find out how caregivers use the child-centered HighScope approach to meet individual children s $12.95 P1284 needs in a flexible daily routine. Infant-Toddler KDI Wall Chart This wall chart contains HighScope s infant-toddler key developmental indicators (KDIs). Post this chart in your room or entry area to remind caregivers and parents of the important concepts and abilities in each area of $6.95 F1088 infant-toddler development. Infant-Toddler Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Starter Pak This assessment is a research-validated tool that provides an accurate and authentic picture of a program s strengths and needs for improvement in a form that caregivers can understand and use. Sub-Total Infant-Toddler $94.85 Notes/ Recommendations Manual required for implementation of the HighScope Infant- Toddler Curriculum $30.00 F1260SET Pricing for large agencies and government contracts are provided at the best value for the lowest overall cost. As a 501(3)c non-profit, HighScope has a mission to create and deliver high-quality early childhood resources for teachers and administrators, that improve the lives of children, families, and communities. Prices included in this overview are provided as an example, they are the retail costs created for individual sales. 600 North River Street, Ypsilanti, MI Ph: Fax: highscope.org 5

6 Follow the linked catalog number to place an order online. Or call PRESS HighScope Library Materials** Price Catalog Number Active Learning DVD In this DVD, you will learn about the ingredients that go into an active learning program. You will also learn how HighScope s curriculum content can help you better understand children s growth and learning so you can plan $34.95 F1084 developmentally appropriate activities. Supportive Adult-Child Interaction DVD Within the security of trusting relationships, infants and toddlers develop curiosity, initiative, a sense of self, and a desire to explore their world. Adults can foster this development by responding to the young children in their $44.95 F1082 programs with care and respect. Daily Schedules and Caregiving Routines DVD Eating, napping, playing, exploring objects and people all infants and toddlers do these things but have varying personal routines from day to day. When caregivers provide consistent but flexible daily schedules and $44.95 F1080 caregiving support, they let children know their needs are met, freeing the children to investigate their world. It s Mine! Responding to Problems and Conflicts DVD This DVD for adults working in infant and toddler settings shows many strategies caregivers can use to $36.95 F1078 respond sensitively and positively to children s social conflicts. Engaging Young Learners With Special Needs DVD This two-part DVD describes how HighScope s active participatory learning model of early education provides $95.00 P1424 If needed inclusive experiences for children with and without disabilities, allowing children at all levels to succeed. * resources are recommended for each classroom. **The full Library is recommended for each program. Subtotal s Library $ Notes/ Recommendations 600 North River Street, Ypsilanti, MI Ph: Fax: highscope.org 6

7 Professional Learning Training Options That Reflect the Needs and Realities of Today s Educators HighScope offers extensive course work at locations worldwide for teachers in infant-toddler, preschool, and elementary programs. Depending on their specific needs, educators and agency administrators can choose from the following options: One- or two-day workshops Introductory and entry-level information or content review on a specific component of the HighScope Curriculum. A great place for teachers to begin. Online training courses Interactive, web-based course work in which participants join an e-learning community, take part in group discussions, and receive individual attention from the instructor. Course work can be accessed and completed anywhere, anytime and students maintain close contact with their instructor and their classmates. Week-long courses Similar to workshops in that discussion focuses on a specific component of the HighScope Curriculum, but with more indepth discussion and analysis. Infant-Toddler Curriculum Course A four-week course that enables colleagues who complete the program to effectively implement the HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum. Coaching and mentoring training A one-week course to certify coaches and mentors in the HighScope methodology. Customized training Courses designed to serve agencies and teachers with specific needs. HighScope staff discuss the challenges the program is facing and HighScope Trainers conduct a detailed assessment. Then we build training modules around program needs and goals. HighScope conferences and events For more than 40 years, HighScope has been reaching out to the educational community through professional conferences and events. These programs offer an ideal format for professional learning and networking with peers. For more information on HighScope s professional learning options, customized on-site training, or certification, visit highscope.org/training or call , Ext. 237 or Ext North River Street, Ypsilanti, MI Ph: Fax: highscope.org 7

8 coradvantage.org Get to the COR of the Child Assessment Process COR Advantage, HighScope s research-validated child assessment tool, offers comprehensive assessment for children from birth through kindergarten. Administrators and teachers have quick access to a wide range of reports documenting children s growth and development and can use this information to guide teaching and program planning. COR Advantage works seamlessly with the HighScope Curriculum or any other developmentally-appropriate curriculum. Features of COR Advantage Updated categories and items aligned with the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, the Common Core State Standards, and other state and national early learning standards Seamless assessment for children at all developmental stages from birth through kindergarten Distinct and well-defined developmental levels easy to use and easy to score What s the Advantage? Use the data to guide program improvement and improve outcomes Assessment works seamlessly with the HighScope Curriculum and is also compatible with any developmentally oriented early childhood approach COR Advantage Standard Plan COR Advantage offers comprehensive reporting for each child and classroom, as well as reporting for state standards and the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework. The Data Analytics feature provides customized reports you can create anytime, anywhere based on your reporting needs. The Standard Plan also provides a lesson planning tool and access to the Family Network which allows families to exchange information with teachers about their child s progress and offers a library of learning activities they can use at home with their children. For more information on COR Advantage, CORteam@highscope.org or call , Ext North River Street, Ypsilanti, MI Ph: Fax: highscope.org 8

9 onlinepqa.net A comprehensive program quality assessment tool The Online Program Quality Assessment (PQA) evaluates overall quality practices in three early childhood settings infant-toddler, preschool, and family child care. The PQA is a reliable, research-validated assessment that can be used as a basis for program accreditation, reporting, monitoring, and professional learning. Based on scores and information entered into the system, the program quickly and easily generates several reports including Classroom, Planning, and Comparative. Using the built-in reports, programs will be able to see changes over time and adjust as needed to reach improvement goals. The PQA offers an option to conduct multiple assessments with the purchase of one classroom license for outside raters, administrators, and/or teacher self-ratings. Classroom practices assessed: Learning environment Daily routine Adult-child interaction Curriculum planning and assessment Agency practices assessed: Program management Parent involvement and family services Staff qualifications and development OnlinePQA Plan Classroom licenses are available through an annual subscription. The OnlinePQA plan allow programs to enter PQA data into online forms and print completed reports. Additionally, subscribers may download and print PQA forms to facilitate the data collection process. 600 North River Street, Ypsilanti, MI Ph: Fax: highscope.org 9

10 JOIN the HighScope Membership Association! 2014 FALL CATALOG CURRICULUM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CEEE Essentials of Active Learning, Second Edition Engaging Young Children With Special Needs New from the Teachers Idea Series The Intentional Teacher, Revised Edition The HighScope Membership Association shares information on best practices, strategies, activities, policy updates, and brain research from the field of early childhood education. Membership keeps you connected with current trends, news, and information from educational consultants and early childhood specialists, including Current and archived issues of Extensions, an e-newsletter for teachers Our early childhood magazine, ReSource for Educators Videos of the HighScope approach in action, the Web Clips Library Digital news, surveys, and product campaigns Manage your FREE membership at highscope.org/membership highscope.org