Walk into any preschool classroom or imagine it for a second: rows of cubbies, colorful blocks, a sandbox, laughter, and chatter. Now ask yourself: how safe do you feel that environment is? Not just watching out for spills or playground accidents, but truly safe, healthy, and ready to support the …
Curriculum design for early childhood isn’t just about lesson plans. It’s the blueprint for a child’s first experiences with learning, relationships, and the world. In the United States, early childhood programs shape school readiness, close opportunity gaps, and support working families. With expanding pre-K programs, renewed research on play and …
