Preschool Curriculum

Are you tired of curriculums that claim to be comprehensive but end up being mere worksheets and drills? Look no further! Little Shoes Academy redefines the term "curriculum" by offering a truly engaging and research-based learning experience for young minds. Developed by two seasoned educators with over 60 years of combined teaching experience across various settings, our curriculum goes beyond the ordinary, providing a holistic approach to early childhood education.

What Sets Little Shoes Academy Apart:

1. Authentic Curriculum: Unlike others, when we say "curriculum," we mean it! Our program features a research-based scope and sequence, incorporating the latest and most effective teaching methods for today's learners.
2. Engaging Themes: Dive into 36 captivating themes, each meticulously designed with intentional, well-thought-out lessons that go beyond mere activities. Our curriculum ensures your child not only has fun but also gains valuable skills through specific teaching techniques and step-by-step explanations.
3. Achievable Milestones: Commit to our daily lessons in Morning Meeting, Language, and Math, and watch your child flourish. By the end, they'll be reading simple words, counting to 25, understanding addition to ten, and possessing the skills kindergarten teachers dream of.
4. Language Skills: Our language component, rooted in the Science of Reading, focuses on everything from letter recognition to phonemes, rhyming words, and reading comprehension. Your child will grasp these skills through explicit daily teaching.
5. Comprehensive Math: Delve into a math curriculum covering a wide range of concepts, from basic number identification to size comparisons, shapes, and patterns. Each lesson is designed to build a strong foundation in mathematics.
6. Science and Social Studies: Spark curiosity with carefully planned experiments, encouraging your child to think like a scientist. Social studies lessons help them understand their place in the family and community, fostering good citizenship.
7. Art, Games, and Snacks: What's learning without fun? Enjoy creative art projects, gross motor skill games, and themed snacks that make every day exciting. Fine motor skills are seamlessly integrated, ensuring a well-rounded developmental experience.
8. Expert Tips: Benefit from our wealth of experience with tips and techniques sprinkled throughout the curriculum. Whether it's knowing when to start handwriting or teaching proper pencil grip, we've got you covered.
9. Setting the Scene: Each theme includes a "Setting the Scene" section, providing ideas to create an environment that captivates your child's interest and enhances the learning experience.

Little Shoes Academy isn't just a curriculum; it's a teaching companion crafted by educators passionate about making learning enjoyable and effective. With us, you can confidently guide your child's educational journey at home or support teachers in a professional setting. Join us and witness the joy of learning come alive!

Your child has the opportunity to learn:

Recognize 26 uppercase letters

Recognize 26 lowercase letters

Understand the phonemes (sounds) of each letter

Read beginning sounds

Read ending sounds

Read middle sounds

Read 3 letter Consonant, Vowel, Consonant (CVC) words

Recognize first name

Rhyming words

Counting syllables and words

Breaking words down into syllables

-er, -est, and -ing words

Compound words

Sequencing and retelling stories

Recalling main events in a story

Answering questions about a story

Distinguishing between fiction and reality

Forming letters

Listening and following one and two-step directions

Positions

Reading is from left to right

Visual Discrimination

Our math is based on a variety of the most rigorous and effective goals being used today. Your child will have the opportunity to learn:

Identify numbers to 25

Learn to count to 25

Count pictures to 25

Count items to 25

Count on ten frames to 25

One more with pictures to 12

One less with pictures to 12

What number comes next? to 12

Ordinal numbers to tenth

Tally marks to 12

Days of the Week

More

Fewer

Are there enough?

Larger

Smaller

Largest

Smallest

Long and short

Tall and short

Wide and narrow

Light and heavy

Holds More or Less

Compare size, weight, and capacity

Same and different

Classify by color

Classify by shape

Color patterns

Size patterns

Shape patterns

Circles

Triangles

Rectangles

Squares

Heart

Star

Count sides and corners

Left and right

Left, middle, and right

NOTE: These files are located in a Google Drive. The number of files is limited through TPT so they have been bundled by months.

August: All About Me, Farm, Apples

September: Camping, Pets, Nutrition, Community Helpers

October: Fall, Woodland, Robot, Spiders

November: Weather, Dinosaurs, Five Senses, Friendship

December: Jungle, Three Little Pigs, Winter

January: In the Kitchen, Construction, Bears, Taking Care of Me

February: Transportation, Western, Emotions, Outer Space

March: Bugs, Plants, Spring

April: County Fair, Spring, Ocean, Gardening

May: Bubbles, Water Fun, Celebration