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Instructional Strategies

A developmental approach is used to meet a child's individual needs using The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, building on student interests. Teacher-child interactions play an essential role in guiding children's learning through a wide range of scaffolded instructional strategies using objectives for development and learning. These objectives are based on an extensive review of the most common research and professional literature in the field of early childhood education and align with the state Early Learning and Development Standards, as set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education. Read more about the ISBE's standards in their Standards Document.

Eight domains of learning

The purpose of Unit 5's Early Learning Program is to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children. Students are given the chance to become successful and build self-confidence. This program is designed to increase student opportunities, help prepare for future achievements, and meet individual needs and goals in eight domains of learning:

  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Physical Development and Health
  • Fine Arts
  • Foreign/Primary Language
  • Social/Emotional

These domains of learning are part of the ISBE Early Learning and Development Standards.