Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Review Form

 

Guideline	Determination (Complete after reviewing for 2- 7 – check all that apply)
Fill in # 1 LAST   1. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate. It has realistic and attainable expectations in line with the most recent research on early learning and child development.	The curriculum is developmentally appropriate and should be listed as   a Framework for toddlers   Materials and Resources for two year olds   For infants for three year olds   for Pre K (VPK or 4/5 year olds)
	Yes/No	Evidenced by what materials	Comments
2. The curriculum has a Character Development component.
3. The curriculum… Promotes interactive learning among staff and children.
Permits flexibility for children and teachers.
Encourages active learning through play and frequently allows children to make meaningful choices.
Fosters children's exploration and inquiry, rather than focusing on "right" answers or "right" ways to complete a task.
Facilitates concept learning and skills development in an integrated and natural way. (Integrated thematic instruction)
Shows evidence from research of being based on sound child development principles of how children grow and learn.
Shows respect for cultural and linguistic diversity and allows and appreciates individual differences.
4. The curriculum meets all of the State of Florida School Readiness Performance Standards, including the following Domains: Physical Health
Approaches to Learning
Social and Emotional Development
Language Development and Communication
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
Motor Development
Emergent Literacy
5. The program has age appropriate activities and materials that promote the following experiences: Construction (wood blocks, waffle blocks, bristle blocks, Lincoln Logs, etc.)
Dramatic Play
Manipulatives
Creative Expression (Art)
Language (Talking, listening, reading and writing)
Discovery/Sensory
Fluid Play
Music and Movement
Outdoors/Gross Motor
Computers (optional)
6. Assessment evidence (from multiple sources) is used to understand and improve learning by improving curriculum implementation and teaching practices.
7. Parent Involvement: Parents are recognized as the child's first teacher.
Parents are given letters about thematic units of study and each of the interest areas available in the program detailing the benefit to the child.
Parents are welcomed visitors to the program or classroom and opportunities are available for parent participation.
Conferences are scheduled to discuss the parent's expectations for their children and answer any questions they may have about the curriculum.
Parents are knowledgeable about goals and assessment.