Ramps and Pathways
As an early childhood educator for the past 30 years, I have seen many different types of curriculums in Pre-K come and go. Many of which include hands-on-learning experiences. I am intrigued by a curriculum that has been around for quite some time. Yet, as a coach of Pre-K teachers I have never seen it implemented in any of the early childhood classrooms that I have observed in. Why is this curriculum such a secret? Did you know that Ramps and Pathways (R&P) supports STEM education? STEM stands for (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This curriculum engages young learners by identifying and stimulating their interest. They activate their prior knowledge and experiences while capitalizing their natural curiosity. Children learn about cause-and-effect. If a child's goal is to knock down a block at the end of an incline plane with a marble, they will need to figure out how to make this happen. Which then, addresses energy and matter. Heavier marbles have more ki...