Our Curriculum
At the WCDC, we believe all children learn best through play! Our teachers and staff strive to foster our
student’s intellectual and creative growth with an integrative and immersive approach to learning. Fully immersing students in variety of topics, our curriculum integrates subjects such as language and literacy, mathematics, social and emotional learning, science, art, and more into our daily instruction.
Using the classroom environment as a third teacher, our teachers are intentional when choosing classroom manipulatives and materials related to the current studies. They are reflective practitioners consistently making observations based on students’ individual interests and needs. In doing so, they are sure to meet all students where they are while also challenging them appropriately. Providing a balance of play and more structured activities, our teachers reinforce 
kindergarten readiness skills such as letter recognition, number recognition, and rhyming. As our teachers take on a reflective approach within their classrooms, our littlest lions are encouraged to become confident, motivated, and intrinsic learners ready to take on every day!
Learn more about our approach below!
The WCDC ApproachSupporting the whole child academically, socially, and creatively! |
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Language and Literacy |
STEM |
Social and Emotional Learning |
Health and Wellness |
The Arts |
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· Phonological and Phonemic Awareness · Print rich classroom environments · Daily read alouds with opportunities for engagement and interaction · Encouraging conversation |
· Counting, number recognition, and quantifying
· Solving problems and asking questions · Encouraging creativity through building and planning · Incorporating elements of the natural world into daily learning |
· Turn taking and sharing
· Self-management and self-awareness · Responsible decision making with red and green choices · Labeling and understanding feelings |
· Encouraging personal hygiene
· Discussing healthy food choices · Opportunities for large muscle movement · Opportunities for fine motor development through tracing and writing |
· Daily opportunities for music and movement
· Encouraging the use of various art materials · Encouraging dramatic play with our outside music wall · Weekly music sessions with Miss Sarah
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