Focus Area D

P-3 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

CDE Developed Resources

Sample Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Day (Full Day)

Sample Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Day (Half Day)

Sample Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Parent Teacher Conference Form

Sample Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Progress Report

Sample Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Report Card

Sample Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Report Card (SHORTENED)

Supporting Children with Disabilities

California Department of Education (CDE) Guidance for Universal Prekindergarten Curriculum and Assessment Selection

Language Models and Supporting Dual Language Learners

Supporting Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Development

The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education

Externally Developed Resources

Seven Reasons Worksheets are Not Appropriate for Preschooler's Development

New Jersey DOE Playful Learning Resources

Promising Universal Prekindergarten Practices Video Series: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for UPK

California educators describe the key elements of a high-quality learning environment including developmentally appropriate practices and intentional play-based and hands-on learning experiences for children.

Promising Universal Prekindergarten Practices Video Series: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive UPK

California educators focus on the importance of creating a culturally and linguistically responsive program that reflects the diverse needs of children and describes effective classroom practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive to support all children.

Promising Universal Prekindergarten Practices Video Series: Inclusive Practices for UPK

California educators highlight the benefits of inclusive practices within UPK programs, as well as creative ways to foster a community of belonging for all students.

DREME TE: Early Math Resources for Teacher Educators

Materials that focus on developing the ability of teachers to promote deep mathematical understanding in children. These materials are designed to help teachers of young children develop learning opportunities that are intentional, developmentally appropriate, engaging, and playful. This is an external resource that is not created, updated, or endorsed by the California Department of Education.

Boston Public Schools Early Learning Curriculum Overview & Resource

Overview of the “Focus on Early Learning” program developed by Boston Public Schools, including the Focus on Pre-K curriculum. This is an external resource that is not created, updated, or endorsed by the California Department of Education.

Early Childhood Essentials Framework

Analysis of the essential skills and competencies children should acquire before they enter kindergarten, and the related skills and competencies early childhood educators must cultivate in order to provide high-quality early learning experiences. This is an external resource that is not created, updated, or endorsed by the California Department of Education.