STEM & Literacy Curriculum
Pathways
Pathways, our STEM & Literacy Curriculum for Early Learners, is designed to prepare 3- to 6-year-olds with a jump start in literacy and STEM concepts as well as engaging their interest in the arts. Pathways is aligned with the Common Core Standards. The activities and Feedback Loop Questions will help teachers guide students to understanding essential STEM and literacy concepts as well as develop key social and emotional skills integral to the development of early learners. Download sample pages and learn more about what’s included below.
WHERE IT WORKS
DI’s Pathways can be implemented in a number of learning environments. Any number of young learners can benefit from this robust curriculum. Here are some examples where Pathways can be implemented.
Public and private schools
Homeschooling
Head Start programs
Preschool to 2nd grade classrooms
Montessori classrooms (Pre-K to 2nd grade)
Community literacy initiatives
WHat's included
- Includes 18 chapters complete with fun and engaging activities that are perfect for the classroom and at home.
- 90 activities arranged in 16 curriculum-friendly themes
- Designed to assist teachers and parents in teaching STEM and literacy concepts to very young learners. For classrooms where the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is used for example, Head Start centers), Pathways will aid teachers in the “Instructional Support” domain.
- Kids experience the satisfaction that can come from overcoming obstacles and setbacks and solving problems.
- Kids learn the creative process from imagination to innovation through inquiry-guided learning.