Building on decades of research and experience, the Children’s Learning Institute at UTHealth Houston developed the Circle Curriculum to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based early childhood curriculum designed for use in early learning programs across the country.
Designed with implementation in mind, the Circle Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Circle Pre-K Curriculum provide planning guidance, learning activities, and supports for helping meet the needs of individual children. Both are available in English and Spanish.
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Circle Infant and Toddler Curriculum
For infants and toddlers, birth through 36 months
Circle Infant and Toddler Curriculum supports responsive interactions and playful learning based on children’s developmental needs.
Includes:
- Teacher’s Guide for implementation support
- Plan Your Week for weekly planning
- Activities A–Z with age-based activities, adaptations, and videos
- Family Engagement activities for learning at home
- Individualized supports for Multilingual Learners (MLLs) and those with varied developmental needs
Circle Pre-K Curriculum
For children ages 3–4
Circle Pre-K Curriculum provides a yearlong framework for planning and instruction, with options for adjusting instruction to meet children’s needs.
Includes:
- Teacher’s Manual for implementation support
- Scope and Sequences featuring weekly overviews, core learning experiences, and scripted lessons
- Theme Guides for knowledge-rich, integrated learning experiences
- Scaffolds and Teacher Tips to help differentiate lessons
- Supports for Multilingual Learners (MLLs)
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