Review

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all of the curriculum materials in relationship to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that Big Day for PreK™ is fully aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences and centers (e.g., Reading and Listening Center, Math Center, and Dramatic Play Center) described in the Teaching Guides provide opportunities for children to build skills in each of the ELOF domains and sub-domains.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all of the curriculum materials in relationship to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains and sub-domains indicates that Core Knowledge® is minimally aligned with the ELOF. The Handbook includes some "Teaching Ideas" and "Cross-Curricular Connections" that briefly describe learning activities that support children's development in each of the ELOF domains. While all seven domains are addressed, a large number of sub-domains are partially addressed, including Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation; Cognitive Self-Regulation; Emotional Functioning; Sense of Identity and Belonging; and Health, Safety, and Nutrition.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that The Creative Curriculum^® for Preschool is fully aligned with the ELOF. All ELOF sub-domains are supported throughout the various curriculum materials. For example, Volume 2: Interest Areas describes how each interest area in the classroom supports children's development in the ELOF domains and sub-domains. Additionally, Volumes 3–5 provide specific teaching practices to support children in different ELOF domains and sub-domains.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that Curiosity Corner is mostly aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences described in the Theme Guides support children across the majority of ELOF sub-domains. Learning Labs (e.g., Letter, Math, Science) also provide opportunities for children to practice domain-specific skills. The curriculum partially addresses the following ELOF sub-domains: Initiative and Curiosity; Creativity; and Health, Safety, and Nutrition.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that Galileo® Pre-K is aligned with the seven ELOF preschool domains. The learning experiences described in the G3 Activities and Storyteller G3 Activities provide opportunities for children to build skills in each of the ELOF domains and sub-domains.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that the HighScope Preschool Curriculum is mostly aligned with the ELOF. The domain-specific books, as well as Essentials of Active Learning and KDI Scaffolding Charts, provide teaching practices that support children's learning and development in the majority of ELOF sub-domains. Furthermore, the curriculum includes several books with activities to support children in the domains of Language and Communication, Literacy, Mathematics Development, Scientific Reasoning, and Physical Development. However, the curriculum partially addresses the ELOF sub-domain of Health, Safety, and Nutrition.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials indicates that Learn Every Day™ is moderately aligned with the seven ELOF preschool domains. The learning experiences described in the Volumes provide opportunities for children to build skills in each of the sub-domains. However, the following sub-domains are only partially addressed: Cognitive Self-Regulation, Relationships with Adults, Relationships with Other Children, Emotional Functioning, Communicating and Speaking, Print and Alphabet Knowledge, and Health, Safety, and Nutrition.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all of the curriculum materials in relationship to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains and sub-domains indicates that the DLM Early Childhood Express® is minimally aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences described in the Teacher's Editions support children's development in all of the ELOF domains, but several sub-domains are partially addressed by the curriculum, such as: Creativity, Relationships with Other Children, Attending and Understanding, Scientific Inquiry, and Gross Motor. Additionally, the following ELOF subdomains were not addressed by the curriculum: Initiative and Curiosity, Reasoning and Problem-Solving.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains and sub-domains indicates that Frog Street Pre-K is mostly aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences described in the Teacher Guides support children across the majority of ELOF sub-domains, and the learning centers (e.g., Writer's Corner, Math Center, and Creativity Station) also provide opportunities for children to practice domain-specific skills. The curriculum partially addresses the following ELOF sub-domains: Initiative and Curiosity; and Creativity.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains and sub-domains indicates that OWL is mostly aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences described in the Teacher Guides support children across the majority of ELOF sub-domains. The learning centers (e.g., Science Lab, Math Center, and Art Center) also provide opportunities for children to practice domain-specific skills. Even so, the following sub-domains are not fully covered in the curriculum: Initiative and Curiosity; Relationships with Adults; Relationships with Children; Emotional Functioning; Sense of Identity and Belonging; Gross Motor Development; and Health, Safety, and Nutrition.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that InvestiGator PreK is mostly aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences described in the Teacher Guides support children across the majority of ELOF sub-domains, and the Learning Centers (e.g., Reading, Math, Technology) also provide opportunities for children to practice domain-specific skills. Even so, Relationships with Adults, Relationships with Other Children, and Emotional Functioning are not fully covered within InvestiGator PreK. However, the publisher offers a separate Social and Emotional Development Kit for an additional cost or as part of the Just for Threes curriculum. The addition of these materials fully addresses Relationships with Other Children and Emotional Functioning. Additionally, the sub-domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking is not fully covered. While there are suggested learning experiences to support children's understanding of simple patterns, the curriculum lacks support for developing children's understanding of addition and subtraction.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates Just for Threes is fully aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences described in the Just for Threes and Let's Investigate Teacher Guides, Social and Emotional Development Kit, and Outdoor Creative Play and Learning Cards support children in each of the ELOF sub-domains. Additionally, learning centers (e.g., Reading, Math, Technology) provide opportunities for children to practice domain-specific skills.

Alignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that Tools of the Mind^® is mostly aligned with the ELOF. The majority of ELOF sub-domains are supported throughout the curriculum's sequence of games and activities described in the Training Manual. For example, the curriculum's Make-Believe Play and Story Lab literacy activities support children's development in areas such as cognitive self-regulation, oral language skills, literacy skills, and creativity. The curriculum partially addresses the ELOF sub-domain of Reasoning and Problem-Solving. In most science activities, children learn to observe, classify, and describe their observations, but there are fewer opportunities for children to plan and conduct investigations and experiments. The curriculum also does not address the sub-domain of Health, Safety, and Nutrition.