As you explore the following websites and documents, think about how they have been influenced by Reggio Emilia, emergent curriculum and the Abecedarian project curriculum discussed in the Communicating and Learning module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These frameworks are based in research and influenced by current thinking about curriculum for young children. They recognize the salience of play in the lives of young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alberta: FLIGHT: Play, Participation and Possibilities<\/a>, Kindergarten Statement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n British Columbia: Early Learning Framework<\/a>, Full Day Kindergarten Program Guide<\/a>, Metis Nation Early Learning & Child Care Framework<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Manitoba: Early Returns: Manitoba\u2019s Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework for Infant Programs; <\/a>Early Returns: Manitoba’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework for Preschool Centres and Nursery Schools<\/a>; A Time for Learning, A Time for Joy: A Resource for Kindergarten Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Brunswick: New Brunswick Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care<\/a>, Le Curriculum \u00e9ducatif pour la petite enfance francophone du Nouveau-Brunswick<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Newfoundland and Labrador: Navigating the Early Years: An Early Childhood Learning Framework<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Northwest Territories: NWT Junior Kindergarten\/Kindergarten Curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ontario: How Does Learning Happen?<\/a> The Kindergarten Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prince Edward Island: Kindergarten Integrated Curriculum<\/a>; PEI Early Learning Framework<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Quebec: Meeting Early Childhood Needs: Quebec’s Educational Program for Childhood Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saskatchewan: Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide<\/a>, Kindergarten<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Links below are to a sample of state education\/early childhood education websites and learning standards documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks<\/a>, California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 1<\/a>, Volume 2<\/a>, Volume 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Colorado Early Learning Guidelines and Preschool Academic Standards <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Connecticut Office of Early Childhood<\/a>, Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Delaware Early Learning Foundations: Preschool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Indiana Department of Education: Early Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Iowa Early Learning Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Early Learning in Maine \u2013 Standards<\/a>, Maine Early Childhood Learning Standards <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maryland\u2019s Guide to Early Childhood Pedagogy Birth to Age 8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Massachusetts Executive Office of Education: Curriculum and Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Jersey Early Childhood Education Program Guidelines\/Teaching & Learning Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines for Infants, Toddlers and Twos, <\/a>Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines for Children Ages Three through Five<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tennessee Department of Education: Early Learning Developmental Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Virginia\u2019s Foundation Blocks for Early Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards: Birth to First Grade <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wyoming Early Learning Foundations for Children ages 3 \u2013 5 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n International examples\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As you consider these examples from other countries, consider the similarities and differences between them and the North American information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Te Whariki, New Zealand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nUnited States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n