Activity, Lesson Planning, and Curriculum Implementation in Prekindergarten
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Implementing the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines听(TPGs) using research-based and developmentally appropriate practices impact a child鈥檚 ability to understand concepts and carry out specific activities successfully during the school day. Early childhood educators should plan strengths-based, play-based lessons and structure their classrooms with an awareness of the ultimate developmental goals they want children to achieve to demonstrate school readiness for kindergarten and beyond.
TPGs: Using Adopted Instructional Materials to Support School Readiness
Developmental research tells us that children鈥檚 acquisition of concepts and skills is not always linear and evenly paced. Children need to be exposed to new concepts multiple times and across a variety of contexts to solidify their understanding and demonstrate mastery of skills. An effective teacher uses 听to model, demonstrate, and 鈥渢hink aloud鈥 as children begin to understand the thoughts behind what the teacher is modeling and saying. A high-quality prekindergarten classroom provides children with multiple opportunities to practice the skill or concept with the teacher beside them as they are being guided through their practice with scaffolds and supports to make the learning experience successful.
The state of Texas provides educators with a variety of instructional materials options. Adopted instructional materials have been reviewed for alignment with the TPGs. For more information, please see the "Compare Materials" section on the .听