The Nap Time Show Preschool Curriculum.pdf
Key Features of This Curriculum:Research-Based Foundation: Play-based learning stood out as the number one teaching methodology being implemented in early childhood education in 2024, and we've integrated this with scientific evidence showing that classroom naps support learning in preschool children by enhancing memories acquired earlier in the day.Unique Positioning: Unlike traditional curricula, this specifically addresses the connection between rest and learning, supported by research showing that classroom naps can enhance memory and support learning in preschool children Naps Can Help Preschool Children Learn | National Institutes of Health (NIH).Practical Implementation: The curriculum includes detailed daily schedules, specific activities, assessment tools, and implementation guides that make it immediately actionable for preschool programs.Holistic Approach: It addresses all developmental domains while maintaining the core theme of rest as essential to learning, including the understanding that when children get overtired, it can affect their mood, behavior, and even their ability to learn new things Nap Time Necessities: Importance Of Rest For Children.
