While teachers share control and initiative with children, they are guided by 58 key experiences that all children need to have as part of their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Adults interact with children in ways that empower children to take control of their own learning.
Classroom furniture and equipment are arranged in several clearly defined interest areas that enable children to find, use, and return the materials they need in order to explore, invent, and learn about their world. They use these notes to assess each child's development and to plan activities that will facilitate their growth and development. They also use their notes in parent meetings to help parents better understand their children's development. The framework gives the teaching team a systematic method for planning, organizing, and carrying out their preschool responsibilities. For the children, the framework provides a consistent and secure daily experience that promises interesting things to do, attention by their teachers to their interests and needs, and a sense of control over themselves and their environment.