Building Strong Foundations: How Frog Street’s TK Curriculum Supports Early Development in California
Introduction
Early childhood education plays a crucial role in determining the future success of young learners. In California, educators emphasize providing quality education through Transitional Kindergarten (TK). Frog Street for TK: Golden Journeys aligns with the CA Preschool/TK Learning Foundations and supports this mission. Our curriculum focuses on critical areas that contribute to children's overall development.
Critical Components of Frog Street’s TK Curriculum
Frog Street’s TK curriculum focuses on three areas essential to early childhood development:
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Helps young learners understand and manage emotions, build positive relationships, and make thoughtful decisions. Research shows early investment in SEL leads to better academic outcomes, improved behavior, and emotional well-being.
Self-Regulation: Refers to managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Children with strong self-regulation skills are better equipped to handle challenges, focus on tasks, and succeed in structured learning environments.
Cultural Responsiveness: Ensures children see themselves reflected in the curriculum. Frog Street’s TK curriculum includes bilingual resources and activities that honor the diverse cultural backgrounds of California’s young learners.
Why These Elements Matter
Research highlights the importance of these elements in early childhood education:
SEL Impact: Studies from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) indicate an 11% increase in academic performance for young learners receiving SEL instruction.
Self-Regulation Benefits: Research shows children with solid self-regulation skills are likelier to experience long-term academic success.
Cultural Responsiveness: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) studies show that culturally responsive teaching practices improve engagement and learning outcomes.
The Frog Street Difference: Frog Street for TK
Golden Journeys goes beyond meeting state standards—it provides a comprehensive educational experience. Focusing on SEL, self-regulation, and cultural responsiveness ensures every child receives the support they need to succeed.
What Educators Are Saying
Educators across California are seeing the positive impact of Frog Street’s TK curriculum:
“What sold me on Frog Street was that it supports California’s standards. The Preschool Learning Foundations are embedded in the program, making it easy for us to implement.” – Denise Lautenslager, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher.
– Denise Lautenslager, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher.
Get Started with Frog Street for TK
Are you ready to enhance your TK program with a curriculum that supports the overall development of young learners? Discover how Frog Street for TK: Golden Journeys can help you meet California’s CA Preschool/TK Learning Foundations.