Preschool Framework

The state's framework organizes learning into several critical developmental domains:  

• Social and Emotional Development:
  Building healthy relationships, self-regulation, and emotional expression.  

• Language and Literacy:
  Developing oral expression, listening skills, and early phonemic awareness.

• Cognition and General Knowledge:
  This includes logic, reasoning, early mathematics (numeracy), and scientific exploration.

• Physical Development and Health:
  Focusing on gross and fine motor skills, as well as healthy habits.

• Approaches to Learning:
  Encouraging curiosity, initiative, and persistence through play-based discovery.