Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
The Experience Early Learning Curriculum System
At Gold Hill Preschool in Fort Mill, South Carolina, our nationally recognized curriculum and lesson plans are designed by the researchers and educators at Experience Early Learning. The award-winning curriculum weaves 33 research-based skills into multiple early learning modules through daily projects that support children’s social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
As a global leader in early education, Experience Early Learning delivers curriculum and play-based learning to millions of children across the globe in diverse settings. Experience Early Learning is aligned with the rigorous curriculum standards established by NAEYC, Common Core, and the State of South Carolina.
The Experience Early Learning Curriculum grows with each child, from three months to five years old, inspiring children through high-quality, systematic exposure to Letters and Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Eye-Handwriting Coordination, Numbers and Counting, Reasoning, Logic and Problem Solving, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), Creative Thinking, and Music, Rhythm, and Dance.
Our Infant – Toddler Curriculum
The infant and toddler early learning childcare program provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere in which caregivers play and talk with children as they care for their needs. Infants and toddlers at Gold Hill Preschool are cared for in a manner that will assist them in developing trust in their surroundings and their caregivers. They will have stable and consistent routines. Planning for these age groups includes many sensory, creative, dramatic, motion, discovery, and self-help activities.
Infant Learning Areas
- Instilling a sense of safety and security
- Soft vocal sounds — reading, singing, laughing
- Personal touch — fingers, toes, tickling tummies, eye contact, and lots of hugs
- Color, sound, and facial recognition
Infants are only in their assigned cribs during nap time. All other times of the day, they are interacting with others.
Toddler Learning Areas - Taught in both English and Spanish
The early years are critical to a toddler's positive growth and development because they are eager to learn new skills, experience challenging opportunities, and be encouraged for their strengths and talents. In a bilingual early education setting, toddlers at Gold Hill Preschool are taught the fundamentals of reading, writing, mathematics, and the creative arts.
Numbers from 1–25 (Toddler 1)
Numbers from 26–50 (Toddler 2)
Letters from A–L and vowels (Toddler 1)
Letters from M–Z and consonants (Toddler 2)
Primary Colors – Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green, Purple, Black & Brown (Toddler 1)
Secondary Colors – Ex: Blue: Navy, Teal, Sky, Royal (Toddler 2)
Primary Shapes: Circles, Squares, Rectangles, Triangles, Ovals, Hearts, Stars
The 12 Months, 4 Seasons, Days of the Week, Numbers on the Clock
Basic phonetics, speech, word sounds, sight words (up to 4 letters) (Toddler 1 and Toddler 2)
Emergency sight words - Ex: Help, Stop, Telephone (phone), 911, Fire, Police, Call (Toddler 2)
Motor skills: walking, running, jumping, skipping, riding a tricycle, coloring within the lines
Pets and farm animals, fruits, vegetables
Reading picture and beginner books
Recognizing professionals: fireman, policeman, doctor, nurse, mailman etc.
Our Preschool Curriculum
Our STEAM and Spanish immersion preschool curriculum expands upon the toddler curriculum in breadth and depth by providing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities to encourage children to be confident, successful, life-long learners. Preparing your child to succeed in school and life is the core of our curriculum at Gold Hill Preschool.
Preschool Learning Areas
Approaches to Learning
Social and Emotional Development
Physical Development and Health & Safety
Language, Literacy, Reading, Writing and Communication
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Creative Arts, and Mathematics
Social Studies: South Carolina, the United States, and the World
Skill-based learning: counting money, tying shoelaces, opening latches and locks, using a computer, etc.
Careers
Dramatic Play: House, Grocery Shopping, School, Dress-up etc.
Discover the Gold Hill Preschool Curriculum
At Gold Hill Preschool in Fort Mill, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional dual language and STEAM preschool curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning. Our innovative approach to early learning and childcare nurtures your child's cognitive, social, and emotional development, preparing them for academic success. Schedule a visit today to learn more about how Gold Hill Preschool can lay a strong foundation for your little one’s bright future!