Curriculum

A “Learn Through Play” Approach

Sunshine takes a learn through play approach to education. We currently use the Creative Curriculum in addition to our in-house curriculum.

The Creative Curriculum is designed to foster social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development and to enhance learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts and technology. Within these areas of development, the curriculum includes 38 learning objectives that meet the New York State Early Learning Standards.

Our classrooms include a variety of interest areas such as blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library, discovery, sensory, music and movement, cooking and technology. Throughout these areas, our teachers incorporate meaningful, age appropriate learning opportunities inspired by the interests of the children.

As a part of the curriculum, the preschoolers conduct project- based investigations, called “studies,” that focus on meaningful science and social studies topics and provide children with an opportunity to apply skills in literacy, math, the arts, and technology.

As always, we encourage and invite you to take part in your child’s education by participating in family involvement opportunities and completing “at home extension activities” suggested by your child’s teacher.