Curriculum
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. -Anthony J. D'Angelo
"Our program implements a curriculum that is consistent with its goals for children and promotes learning and development in each of the following areas: social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive." NAEYC
California Infant/Toddler & Preschool Learning Foundations
The California Preschool Learning Foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development. The foundations can provide early childhood educators, parents, and the public with a clear understanding of the wide range of knowledge and skills that preschool children typically attain when given the benefits of a high-quality preschool program.
INFANT/TODDLER: Learning & Development Foundations
PRESCHOOL VOL. 1: Learning Foundations Vol. 1
PRESCHOOL VOL. 2: Learning Foundations Vol. 2
PRESCHOOL VOL. 3: Learning Foundations Vol. 3
California infant/Toddler & Preschool Curriculum Frameworks
Created as companion volumes to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, the California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks present strategies for early childhood educators that enrich learning and development opportunities for all of California’s preschool children. The California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks include ideas for how to intentionally integrate learning into children's play; implement child-directed and teacher-guided activities; plan environments, interactions, routines, and materials that engage children in learning; and individualize curriculum based on children's knowledge, skills, needs and interests.
INFANT/TODDLER: Learning & Development Frameworks
PRESCHOOL VOL. 1: Learning Frameworks Vol. 1
PRESCHOOL VOL. 2: Learning Frameworks Vol. 2
PRESCHOOL VOL.3: Learning Frameworks Vol. 3
Safe & Caring Schools
These resource guides incorporate social and emotional learning into daily academic instruction to improve academic success and school climate. The lessons are organized thematically by month and contain clear objectives, activities, simple directions, and blackline masters. The themes address student skills in areas such as understanding and expressing emotions, making and maintaining friendships, bullying, teamwork, problem solving, decision making, and goal setting. The guide also includes teacher assessment forms for school/classroom climate and ideas for extended activities to incorporate the thematic lessons into other academic subject areas such as language arts, math, and social studies.
Enrichment Programs
SOCCER with Coach Ben.
"I began playing at the ripe old age of three and developed a real passion for the game. I am a qualified teacher and soccer coach of over 15 years. Originally from England I am now based in beautiful Ventura Country and I love working with the enthusiasm of the US parents and players alike."
Martial Arts
Jonathan introduces children to non-contact and non-competitive martial arts and movement through fun and engaging play! His age appropriate curriculum was created using fundamental elements of Karate, Taekwondo, and Kung Fu paired with the California State Standards for Physical Education. Through martial arts elements like blocking, striking, stances, and situational awareness, children are introduced to martial arts using a play-based approach. Daily activities include fun target training, group games, and engaging physical challenges.
Dance, Gymnastics, and Yoga: Coach Sarah
Gymnastic skills are the foundation to all sports:
Vault: Precision Jumping & Safety Landing, Stamina, Agility.
Bars: Strenght (Upper Body & Core).
Beam: Balance, Hand Eye Coordination.
Floor: Gross Motor Skills, Agility, Coordination & Spatial Awareness.
