What should children be taught in the years from birth through age eight? How would we know if they are developing well and learning what we want them to learn? And how could we decide whether programs for children from infancy through the primary grades are doing a good job?

NAEYC’s guidelines and recommendations for developmentally appropriate practice are based on the following nine principles and their implications for early childhood education professional practice.

Because children learn more in programs where there is a knowledge-rich, well-rounded curriculum that is well planned and implemented, it is important for every school and early childhood program to have its curriculum in written form.

Early childhood education is the foundation for your child to be ready and be successful in school. Support your child before they even step foot in a school by working with them at home and looking for learning opportunities everywhere: Need more help?

2024年4月23日 · What is curriculum in early childhood education? A curriculum in early childhood education is a systematic learning plan that follows a specific educational philosophy. It’s a combination of what you want children to learn, how you want them to learn, and how you plan to teach and assess learning.

2025年1月14日 · The Department of Education is dedicated to supporting educational and social emotional outcomes for young children from birth through 3rd grade.

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is Washington's pre-kindergarten program that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children from families furthest from opportunity for success in school and in life. The Department of Children, …

2024年8月12日 · A high-quality, research-based curriculum promotes measurable progress toward children’s development. The content and learning outcomes of the curriculum align with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) …

2023年9月12日 · There are various curriculum models tailored to the unique needs of early childhood education, each with its own set of principles and approaches. We will delve into several prominent early childhood curriculum models, exploring their key principles and their impact on young learners.

Section I: Early Childhood Education in the U.S. summarizes the benefits of early learning, defines common terminology in the field, and provides an overview of the current early childhood education (ECE) landscape across the country.