Explore & Learn
The Joy and Wonder of Learning Starts Here
Step into a year-long, full-day or half-day purposeful, and systematic program designed to support young, eager minds in Prekindergarten (PK), Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) classrooms. Prepare early learners for kindergarten with this innovative and engaging learning program designed to flexibly meet the varying needs of every child and build essential foundational skills for a lifetime of learning.
Focused on a child-centered approach, each day of Explore & Learn immerses young learners in theme-based learning across all academic content-areas through a balance of play, hands-on experiences, direct instruction, and technology.
Overview
Focus on a Child-Centered Approach:
- Build a Strong Foundation: Provides a comprehensive approach, ensuring well-rounded development for each child
- Nurture Essential Life Skills:Tailored to foster cognitive, language, physical, and social skills
Integration of Academic Disciplines through Thematic Learning:
- Explore Themes: Provides learning opportunities through engaging and relevant themes across academic content-areas
- Immersive Learning: Utilizes play, hands-on experiences, and technology for an immersive and enjoyable educational journey
Emphasis on Teacher-Child Relationships:
- Promote Positive Classroom Relationships: Prioritizes strong bonds for a safe and nurturing environment
- Instill Confidence: Develops confident learners for effective learning experiences
Not sure where to start?
Request a consultation.
Meet with an experienced TCM educational consultant for a personalized demonstration of our research and standards-based resources.
As your partner in education, our goal is to provide solutions to fit your school or district's needs.
Click the button below and complete the form to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a TCM educational consultant for a free consultation demonstration, or to sample our products.
REQUEST MORE INFORMATIONExplore products
Explore & Learn Unboxing Video
Management Guide
Explore best practices for promoting efficient and effective early childhood development.
Teacher’s Guides
Deliver easy-to-use, research-based daily lessons that include developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Observation and Assessment Guide
Monitor growth across domains through flexible assessment opportunities.
Read-Aloud Books
Engage readers with thematic books that reflect diverse characters, experiences, and settings. Three copies of each book are included.
Instructional Routine Cards
Support explicit instruction through consistent routines and minimize planning and prep time
Vocabulary Concept Cards
Facilitate the development of oral language and content knowledge with real-life examples and age-appropriate definitions.
Subitizing Cards
Build foundational number sense and promote automaticity in quantifying numbers with these double-sided cards.
Manipulatives Kit (sold separately)
Effortlessly execute the program with seamlessly integrated consumable components, ensuring a smooth and successful instructional experience.
Student Activity Books
Foster creative exploration with art and open-ended pages that connect to academic content. Develop handwriting skills with gradual release practice pages. Provides opportunities for students to practice fine motor skills and express their ideas creatively.
Social Story Posters
- Promote the development of social skills and executive functioning through student-friendly scenarios.
Stuffed Cam E. Chameleon and Hard Cover Read-Aloud Book
- Learn the backstory of our friend, Cam E. Chameleon, and share the cuddles around the room.
Digital Resources and Manipulatives
Enhance student learning with digital manipulatives, student videos, read-along ebooks, audio recordings, family engagement letters, and more.
