Curriculum, an inquiry-based program of learning and teaching that emphasizes science as the key to building knowledge and skills. Curriculum the daily routine and the classroom layout look like a regular preschool program, but science is the hub around which the teachers' and children's activities are organized. The three-year NSF grant, awarded in June, will support continued work on the curriculum that French originally developed five years ago. French's focus differs from most early childhood programs that scatter science activities throughout the youngsters' schedule. The curriculum also includes a strong component of parent involvement.
Children take home open-ended activities to complete with their parents in the evening.
Science celebrations are scheduled at school to promote interaction between parents and children as well as family literacy nights designed for reading and working on activities.