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Philosophy Behind Our Curriculum
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All HighReach Learning curriculum programs are based on the philosophy that children learn best through hands-on activities that address the needs of the whole child. In addition, each HighReach Learning curriculum reflects the belief that children need a balance of child-initiated and teacher-facilitated activities each day. This approach reflects the beliefs of Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Lev Vygotsky, David Ausubel, and Jerome Bruner. This approach is grounded in sound child development theory and appropriate practices. HighReach Learning also reviews state and national standards for early childhood education and takes these into account when planning curriculum. Themes are used to introduce information and learning takes place as a child explores and manipulates real objects and events.
Click here to learn more about our theories and philosophy.
Click here learn more about how HighReach Learning meets the NAEYC Guidelines
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Curriculum for Infants
Bright Baby: Experiences for Infants
Baby’s first year is an exciting time with lots of exploration and discovery. Research shows experiences that involve sensory and motor investigations and engage infants in social interactions build brain connections. Brighten your interactions with baby using our Bright Baby Kits.
Each multisensory Bright Baby Kit actively engages and stimulates infants through social interactions: talking,playing, moving, singing,reading, and signing.
Activities are integrated across all domains of infant development – physical, emotional, social, and intellectual – and develop a wide variety of skills, including:
- Language acquisition
- Sense of self
- Sensory awareness
- Gross motor skills
- And more!
Curriculum for Toddlers
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Toddlers are developing many new skills in their quest for independence - walking, talking, and discovering who they are and what they can do. Encourage their sense of discovery with Curriculum for Toddlers while building vocabulary, encouraging imagination, and personalizing learning. See below for the materials included in this monthly curriculum.
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Sample Files
 2008-2009 Topics
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 1
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 2
Learning Objectives
Concept Webs for Topics 1-9
Curriculum for Twos
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Constantly in motion, two-year-olds are determined to learn on their own. Provide a rich learning environment that helps them expand their vocabularies, find appropriate ways to express creativity, and safely discover the world around them with Curriculum for Twos. See below for the materials included in this monthly curriculum.
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Sample Files
2008-2009 Topics
Learning Objectives
Concept Webs for Topics 1-9
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 1
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 2
Curriculum for Threes
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Build on three-year-olds "I can do it!" attitude through integrated, hands-on activities. Use experimentation and exploration to build higher-level thinking, language, math, social, and motor skills with the fun and challenging learning experiences in Curriculum for Threes. See below for the materials included in this monthly curriculum.
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Sample Files
Learning Objectives
2008-2009 Topics
Cumulative Learning Objectives Covered in Months 1-3
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 1
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 2
Concept Webs for Topics 1-9
Curriculum for Pre-K
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Build a foundation for lifelong learning through play. Curriculum for Pre-K allows children to investigate new interests and experiences. Children gain independence and self-confidence with their growing abilities while achieving the readiness skills needed for kindergarten. Curriculum for Pre-Kalso aligns with the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework. See below for the materials included in this monthly curriculum.
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Sample Files
Learning Objectives
Cumulative Learning Objectives Covered in Months 1-3
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 1
Weekly Planning Grid Sample 2
2008-2009 Topics
Concept Webs for Topics 1-9
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