Preschool Frameworks

The Introduction to the Preschool Frameworks states that children can make choices and explore around them by having positive experiences with their teachers, peers, family members and others. Then, this will help them to build confidence, skills, knowledge and experience. Children’s environment should be appropriate for their age level in terms of materials, furniture and also it will promote learning activities. Preschool programs offer opportunities to help and support children whose English is their second language and children with disabilities or other special needs. The foundations and curriculum framework states that all children have access to learning opportunities in preschool particularly children with disabilities or other special
Partnership between parents and teachers should be strong where they exchange ideas on how they support children’s learning at home and at school successfully according to the text. It says that the classroom environment should include all the children. In addition, the article demonstrates that culture and language should be acknowledged in the preschool setting to support children’s learning. Another eight principle is where curriculum planning requires the teachers to reflect and plan strategies effectively. Moreover, the article states some four domains which are Social-emotional development, language and literacy, English-language development, Mathematics. All of these domains are presented in an integrated manner and it promote learning opportunities. The article shows that those children who are learning English as their second language needs support and attention of the entire curriculum. It adds that the key to support these children is to plan some learning activities and environments based on their interests, needs, strengths and as well as their cultural background. Universal Design for learning means that children have different ways to learn