From Approval to Action: What to Do Now That Frog Street is Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)-Approved

Florida’s VPK-approved curriculum list is now available, and Frog Street is officially included. Now comes the exciting part: putting your decision into action.

Choosing Frog Street means more than checking a box. It means choosing a partner committed to joyful classrooms, confident teachers, and exceptional outcomes for children.

This is your moment to move forward with purpose, not pressure. With Frog Street, you have the tools, support, and vision to bring high-quality learning to life every single day.

Let’s build something extraordinary together.

A Moment to Focus on What You Do Best

It’s natural to feel a sense of urgency after a high-stakes list is released. But instead of letting the timeline take over, take a moment to refocus on what matters most: your people, your classrooms, and your mission.

Every decision should reflect your program's values. What kind of support do your teachers need to thrive? What type of learning environment do you want to create for children? What connection do you want families to feel when they walk through your doors?

These questions are not a delay. They are a powerful starting point. Grounding your next steps in purpose helps ensure your curriculum is ready to support your team.

Strengthening the Planning Process Through Collaboration

Collaboration is one of your greatest assets. Your team's knowledge, from seasoned educators to emerging leaders, adds depth to your planning. Creating space for dialogue allows every voice to contribute and every perspective to shape the path forward.

This is a great time to ask your teachers what will help them feel confident. Their insights can inform everything from classroom materials to pacing support. Teachers who feel included in the process are more engaged and prepared for a successful rollout. These early conversations reinforce shared goals and celebrate what works well in your program.

Building on the Strengths of Your Classrooms

Bring that same energy, diversity, and learning potential into your curriculum to reflect the vibrancy of Florida classrooms. As you prepare for implementation, you can select content that reflects your children’s cultures, languages, and experiences, providing teachers with the tools to create joyful, inclusive environments.

Thoughtful planning ensures that instruction is responsive to the real needs of the classroom. When the curriculum supports multiple learning styles, language backgrounds, and developmental stages, your team can teach confidently while staying aligned with your educational goals. That alignment strengthens the connection.

Creating Clarity That Energizes Your Team

Clarity is one of the most empowering tools you can give your educators. When you give teachers a clear understanding of the curriculum, set expectations, and provide planning tools, they build confidence and bring more energy to the classroom.

This is the ideal moment to define how the curriculum will support your team. Consider the onboarding process, introduction of materials, and the use of classroom-ready tools that can help streamline the day. Small touchpoints, such as visual guides, collaborative planning sessions, or teacher feedback loops, can make a significant difference in achieving early success.

When teachers feel supported, they shine. And when your team shines, your classrooms thrive.

Turning Reflection into Meaningful Action

Reflection fuels growth. As you move forward, reflecting on your team’s strengths and opportunities will help you set the stage for planning.

Ask yourself what your teachers are most excited about. Where have they seen success in the past? What resources would make their transition into a new curriculum easier? These questions strengthen team morale and reinforce your commitment to teacher success.

A culture of reflection turns rollout into a shared journey. It empowers educators to take ownership, ask questions, and grow with the curriculum. That energy carries into every classroom and every learning moment.

Using Planning Tools That Lighten the Load

Excellent planning doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complex. With the right tools, turning big-picture goals into clear, actionable steps becomes easier. That’s the power of having practical planning resources at your fingertips; they help you stay organized, confidently make decisions, and guide your team without feeling overwhelmed.

Well-designed planning tools structure your conversations, keep everyone aligned, and help you anticipate what comes next. They transform broad ideas, such as curriculum alignment, classroom readiness, and teacher support, into manageable checklists and clear timelines. Instead of starting from scratch or navigating uncertainty, you can approach each implementation stage with a sense of calm direction.

These tools also bring your team together. Collaboration flows naturally when everyone can see the plan, contribute insights, and understand their role. Planning becomes more than a task; it becomes a shared opportunity to build something meaningful, together.

Clarity is a gift in busy seasons. Planning tools offer that clarity. They reduce guesswork, keep priorities visible, and make your job as a leader feel more focused and achievable.

Creating a Rollout Plan That Fits Your Rhythm

Every program has its rhythm, which can guide how you implement your curriculum. There’s no single “right way” to launch. Instead, there’s a right way for your team that matches your pace, priorities, and strengths.

Start by outlining the first few milestones. That could include a leadership meeting to align on timelines, or a quick teacher training session focused on new routines. Keeping your rollout plan manageable and realistic helps your team stay energized. When everyone knows what’s coming next, implementation feels more like a shared success than a challenge to overcome

Supporting Long-Term Success from Day One

You’re not just preparing for the first week, but setting the stage for a joyful and successful school year. With a focus on sustainability, each decision you make becomes an investment in your teachers, children, and families. From instructional tools to coaching and communication, every part of your plan can help your program thrive.

The most effective rollouts feel inspired and intentional. They provide the right balance of structure and flexibility, allowing teachers to feel confident, creative, and supported. When your curriculum offers clear guidance and honors teacher voice, it creates a culture of shared ownership—and that’s where lasting success begins.

Leading with Confidence, Backed by Tools That Work from Frog Street

You’ve navigated each step of this process with care. As you transition from selection to implementation, you can feel confident knowing that tools are available to support you at every stage.

The Florida VPK Curriculum Readiness Guide is available to help you organize your next steps. It brings structure to your planning process, encourages meaningful conversation, and ensures you stay focused on what truly matters: your people and your purpose. Download the guide here.

When you’re ready to implement a curriculum that reflects the strengths of your team and the diversity of your classrooms, the Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum offers a VPK-approved, classroom-ready solution. Built around the Florida Early Learning and Development Standards, grounded in the Science of Reading, and infused with inclusive, developmentally appropriate content, Frog Street supports your team in delivering high-quality instruction with confidence and care.

Empower Your Team and Move Forward with Purpose

Every step you take now creates momentum for the year ahead. Thoughtful planning, clear communication, and aligned tools set your team up to start strong and stay strong.

Use this time to center your vision, strengthen your leadership, and equip your teachers with the support they need to thrive. When your plan feels clear and your team feels aligned, your classrooms become spaces where every child can succeed.

The future of your program begins with the steps you take today. Lead those steps confidently, guided by tools that honor your vision and elevate your team.