Ms. Sue need your help in setting up a curriculum for my 1 - 3 age group in my daycare please?
I didn't find any curricula for children that young. I think that most of the time these children should be engaged in free play, without adult direction.
However, I suggest you have a variety of toys suitable for that age group and let the children choose what they want to play with. Of course, part of the day should be spent reading to the children as they look at the pictures.
Talk to the children. Use vocabulary at their level, but don't use baby talk.
About age 3, most children will be ready for a small amount of teacher directed activities.
Of course! I'd be happy to help you set up a curriculum for your 1-3 age group. Developing a curriculum for young children involves considering their developmental needs, interests, and goals. Here's a step-by-step approach to creating a curriculum:
1. Assess the children's needs: Observe the children and identify their current development levels, interests, and any specific needs they may have. This will help you tailor the curriculum to meet their unique requirements.
2. Set learning goals: Determine the core areas of development you want to focus on, such as cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language development. Define specific learning goals for each area that are appropriate for the 1-3 age group. For example, in cognitive development, a goal might be to introduce basic concepts like colors, shapes, or numbers.
3. Plan activities: Brainstorm and research age-appropriate learning activities that align with your goals. Consider a mix of structured and unstructured activities, including play-based learning, art, music, stories, sensory activities, and outdoor exploration. Incorporate activities that promote motor skills, problem-solving, creativity, social interaction, and language development.
4. Create a schedule: Develop a daily or weekly schedule that includes a variety of activities in order to maintain children's engagement and provide a balanced approach. Consider the optimal timing and duration for each activity, while also allowing for flexibility and free play.
5. Gather resources and materials: Identify the materials and resources needed to support your curriculum. This might include age-appropriate books, manipulatives, art supplies, music, toys, and props that stimulate learning and play.
6. Evaluation and reflection: Regularly assess the effectiveness of your curriculum through observation, feedback from parents, and children's progress. Reflect on what works well and what needs improvement, making adjustments as necessary to continually enhance the curriculum.
Remember, a curriculum for young children should be flexible, child-centered, and foster a love of learning. It should provide a rich and stimulating environment that supports holistic development.