Curriculum

Learn the importance of curriculum throughout the ages of chidlren.

Appropriate Curriculum

Learn the similarities and differences between age and developmentally-appropriate curriculum.

Early childhood pedagogy

In early childhood education, pedagogy is much more than simply teaching information.

About the course

Creating meaningful learning experiences begins with understanding how young children grow, develop, and learn. This course explores the principles of age-appropriate curriculum and provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to plan engaging, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from infancy through preschool. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how curriculum supports children's growth across all developmental domains, including physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, and creative development.

Dr. Rhonda Crabbs

Rhonda Crabbs is an early childhood education leader, trainer, and curriculum specialist with extensive experience supporting educators, children, and families across Texas. She is the founder of Shade Tree Learning, an organization dedicated to providing high-quality professional development, CDA support, and leadership training for early childhood professionals. Through Shade Tree Learning, Dr. Crabbs offers instructor-led webinars, director credential programs, curriculum support, and practical training designed to strengthen early childhood programs and empower educators.

Curriculum

8 Chapters · 37 Lessons

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      About Age Appropriate Curriculum

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      What is Curriculum

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      Why Child Development Matters

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      Individual Differences

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      What is Age-Appropriate Practice?

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      Infants

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      Toddlers

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      Preschoolers

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      Developmentally Appropriate Practice

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      Key Differences

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      Reflection Activity

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      Emergent Curriculum

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      Play-Based Curriculum

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      Theme-Based Curriculum

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      Montessori Approach

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      Reggio Emilia Approach

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      Academic/Skill-Based Curriculum

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      Gross Motor Development

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      Fine Motor Development

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      Motor Curriculum Examples:

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      Cognitive Development Skills

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      Cognitive Curriculum Examples

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      Language and Communication Development

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      Language Curriculum Examples

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      Social Development

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      Social Development Curriculum Examples

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      Emotional Development

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      Emotional Development Curriculum Examples

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      Creative Development

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      Creative Development Curriculum Examples

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      The Importance of Observation

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      Open-Ended vs. Product-Focused Activities

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      Common Curriculum Mistakes

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      Curriculum Should Be.....

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      Adapting Activities

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      The Teacher's Role

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      Quiz

Age Appropriate Curriculum

By the end of this course, participants will be able to design age-appropriate curriculum experiences that promote exploration, curiosity, problem-solving, communication, and a lifelong love of learning. This training is ideal for childcare providers, preschool teachers, family childcare professionals, administrators, and anyone working with young children who wants to strengthen their understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum and effective teaching practices.

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