Curriculum

We offer a child-centered and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 2.9 through five. MODS has chosen to implement a play-based, child-led curriculum created by our teachers based on the Massachusetts State Preschool Guidelines and Learning Frameworks. The teachers use their own experiences, as well as the children’s interests, to adapt the curriculum to be unique to each MODS class. We believe play to be the most important aspect of a young child’s life, allowing children to learn about the world and themselves simultaneously. As children play, they learn new skills, develop coping mechanisms, test new ideas, and master their bodies. As children make choices about where to play in the classroom, they are learning a variety of skills. For example, the simple act of building with blocks promotes material exploration, as well as spatial planning, symbolic representation, dramatic play, and social interactions! In the area of art, teachers emphasize the process rather than the finished product. As children use art materials, they are planning and carrying out a task and also using symbols to represent their ideas. Our play-based curriculum offers children many opportunities for positive interactions with other children and adults. We treat each child with respect and reinforce his/her value as an individual and as a unique member of the MODS community. Our teachers are tasked with the responsibility to provide guidance in the content areas of literacy, math, science, social skills, and the arts and will keep parents up-to-date on our monthly themes and weekly topics!