What do we hope to gain in curriculum enrichment collaborations?

Early childhood curriculum enrichment refers to the intentional enhancement of educational experiences for young children to promote their overall development, providing high-quality and stimulating learning opportunities.  University professors can contribute by guiding their students to design curriculum enrichments that align with early childhood learning principals.  Learning objectives should include:

• Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and Physical aspects of a young child's development.

• Accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests, promoting personalized learning experiences.

• Incorporate play-based learning, allowing children to explore, experiment, and develop essentials skills through hands-on experiences.

• Include diverse perspectives, ensuring that children from various cultural backgrounds feel represented and valued in the learning environment.

• Encourage children to ask questions, explore topics of interest, and actively engage in the learning process supporting an inquiry-based approach.

• Age-appropriate educational technology tools to enhance learning experiences and prepare children for the digital age.

• Extend beyond the classroom, involving families in a child's educational journey to create cohesive and supportive learning environments.

• Developmentally appropriate assessment strategies that focus on observing and documenting children's progress, highlighting a child's ability and growth.

When learning objectives include these components, it ensures growth for our students and the college students working with them.   

What do we hope your students gain in curriculum enrichment collaborations?

• Hands-on, practical teaching experience and applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.

• Professional development that enhances communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• An understanding of early childhood development and behavior.

• Become a positive role model, inspiring and motivating young children.

• Opportunity to foster positive relationships between educational institutions and the local community, gaining a sense of social responsibility.

• Enhance adaptability and flexibility in dealing with diverse learning styles and personalities. 

• Opportunities for research in early childhood education, child psychology, and related fields. 

• Opportunity to apply research findings in a practical setting. 

Curriculum enrichment collaborations between college students and preschoolers aim to create a symbiotic relationship where both groups learn and benefit from each other's unique perspectives and experiences. 

Our preschool classrooms are available Monday through Friday during our academic school year:

• 9:30am-12pm at our center or traveling on campus

• 1-1:45pm at our center only

12-1pm is Lunch and 2-3pm is Rest Time for our preschoolers

Our school-age, after school program is available Monday through Friday during the academic school year:

• 4-5pm at our center only.

We look forward to hearing from you!  Click below for the Curriculum Enrichment Application to contact our Director and Head Teachers with your request.