Our Developmental Kindergarten curriculum is grounded in research and designed to meet the unique developmental needs of young learners. This hands-on, structured program provides an additional year of growth for students who may benefit from more time before entering traditional kindergarten.

Built on decades of evidence-based practice, the curriculum supports early academic skills while nurturing emotional regulation, social development, and self-confidence. It offers a critical foundation for long-term success by addressing the whole child and ensuring readiness across cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral domains.

Developmental Kindergarten Curriculum

Our Developmental Kindergarten Curriculum is designed to support young learners across essential developmental domains, ensuring they are prepared for a successful transition into kindergarten. The program emphasizes:

  • Building self-regulation, confidence, empathy, and relationship skills

  • Strengthening early communication, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and print concepts

  • Developing number sense, spatial understanding, and problem-solving skills

  • Enhancing coordination, strength, and precision needed for academic tasks

  • Encouraging critical thinking, focus, memory, and flexible learning strategies

Through multi-sensory, hands-on learning experiences, children are given the gift of time to develop at their own pace and build a strong foundation for future academic and social success.

What Grades It Serves

The curriculum is designed to support:

  • Developmental Kindergarten (DK): Students who benefit from an additional year of growth before entering kindergarten

  • Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Schools and programs offering a bridge year between preschool and kindergarten

  • Pre-K & Early Learning Centers: Programs seeking a structured yet flexible curriculum tailored to young learners' developmental needs

What’s Included in the Curriculum?

Our comprehensive Developmental Kindergarten Curriculum provides everything educators need to deliver a structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience. Each kit includes:

  • Teacher’s Edition (TE): A fully guided, easy-to-use manual with lesson plans, instructional strategies, and pacing suggestions

  • Student Activity Book: Hands-on, engaging activities designed to reinforce foundational skills and key concepts

  • Teacher Resources: Assessment tools, differentiation strategies, and extension activities to support diverse learners

  • Educational Products: Manipulatives, visuals, and materials that bring lessons to life and support multisensory instruction

  • Visuals: High-quality charts, illustrations, and images to enhance understanding and support visual learners

  • Monthly Newsletter Template: A ready-to-use tool for keeping families informed and involved in their child’s learning journey

Training Options to Support Successful Implementation

To ensure effective use of the curriculum, we offer a range of professional development opportunities tailored to meet your program’s needs:

✔ In-Person Workshops: Hands-on training sessions that equip educators with tools for success
✔ Virtual Training: Live, interactive sessions that offer flexibility without sacrificing quality
✔ On-Demand Video Resources: Anytime-access training for continued support and onboarding
✔ Consultations & Coaching: Personalized guidance to help educators implement with confidence and fidelity

Developmental Kindergarten is a dynamic, play-based program for 4- to 5-year-olds that blends hands-on exploration with structured academics. It’s designed to build confidence, nurture curiosity, and establish a strong foundation for lifelong success.

How to Use Developmental Kindergarten Curriculum

A Seamless, Research-Based Approach
to Early Learning

Lesson Structure: A Balanced Daily Approach

Each weekly lesson plan is structured to provide targeted learning experiences while maintaining an engaging, play-based environment.

Time Breakdown Per Lesson

  • Academic Lessons: 15–20 minutes

  • Social-Emotional Lessons: 20–30 minutes

  • Other Developmental Pathways: 10–15 minutes

📌 Lessons are flexible and can be adjusted based on class size, teaching style, and student engagement.

How to Implement in Your Classroom

Step 1: Understanding the Curriculum

Each lesson plan follows a clear structure:

  • Lesson Title & Theme – Defines the focus for the day.

  • Focus Pathway – Each unit highlights a core developmental area.

  • Lesson Question – Guides student understanding and discussion.

  • Discussion Prompts – Pre-written prompts help teachers engage students effectively.

  • Activity Type – Indicates whether the lesson is individual, small group, or whole class.

  • Milestone Goal – Tracks student progress throughout the program.

Tip: Lessons rotate daily to ensure all 10 critical pathways are covered weekly.

Step 2: Preparing for Lessons

  • Gather Supplies – All necessary materials are listed at the start of each lesson.

  • Use Color-Coding – Each developmental pathway is color-coded for quick identification.

  • Organize Your Materials – Store lesson visuals and activity sheets in color-coded bins for easy access.

  • Laminating Reusable Materials – Extend the durability of frequently used worksheets and visuals.

Tip: Use a sticky note or clip to mark your place in the Teacher Resources and Student Activity Book for quick navigation.

Step 3: Engaging Students in the Learning Process

  • Hands-on Learning Activities – The DK curriculum focuses on interactive, play-based learning that encourages engagement.

  • Small Group & Whole-Class Work – Lessons integrate multiple student arrangements to promote collaboration and independent thinking.

  • Consistent Skill Reinforcement – Students build on previous lessons through structured repetition, helping transition knowledge from short-term to long-term memory.

Tip: Use visual aids and movement-based activities to reinforce learning and keep students actively engaged.

Step 4: Assessing Student Growth

  • Use the Built-in Observation Tracker – Monitor student progress across all 10 developmental pathways.

  • Track Milestones – Assess social-emotional growth, academic development, and fine/gross motor skills.

  • Provide Individualized Support – Use assessment results to adjust instruction based on student needs.

Tip: The DK curriculum ensures each student progresses at their own pace while building a strong foundation for kindergarten readiness.

Download A Sample Curriculum

How Much Does It Cost?

Pricing varies based on the package and materials selected.
Contact us for detailed pricing and to find the best option for your program.

Your All-in-One Solution for Early Learning

Developmental Kindergarten is more than a program—it's a structured, research-based system designed to support educators and empower students.

📖 Key Benefits:

✔ Turnkey “School-in-a-Box” Solution – Everything needed for easy implementation.

✔ Built-In Assessments & Tracking Tools – Monitor student growth with ease.

✔ Comprehensive Approach – Covers academic, social-emotional, and motor skills in one integrated program.

✔ Minimal Prep, Maximum Impact – Ready-to-use lesson plans allow teachers to focus on instruction rather than planning.

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Developmental Kindergarten in Your School!