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Explore & Learn

Grades PreK, VPK, TK

A systematic program designed to support year-long, full-day or half-day in Prekindergarten (PK), Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) classrooms. Explore & Learn immerses students in theme-based learning across all academic content-areas with a balance of play and direct instruction.

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Series Highlights

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
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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
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Early Childhood Literacy

Mathematics

Phonological Awareness and Word Recognition

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Social Studies

Art

Biographies

Mathematics

Music

Science

Social Studies

Theatre

ADHD & LD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Behavior & Learning Supports

Differentiated Instruction

Gifted & Advanced Learners

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Mathematics

Reading

Science

Social Studies

Literacy

Differentiation

Mathematics

Social-Emotional Learning

Anger Management

Challenging Behavior

Transitions & Routines

Emotional Intelligence

Stress & Anxiety

Mindfulness & Wellness

Character Education & Leadership

Community Learning & Civic Engagement

Caring Community & Diversity

Self-Confidence

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Life Science

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Scientific Thinking

Biographies

Civics

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Economics

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World History

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Reading

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Social Studies

Algebraic Thinking

Early Elementary Math

Geometry

Measurement and Data

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Explore the Series

  • Student Materials

    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.
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    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.
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  • Teacher Materials

    Management Guide

    Explore best practices for promoting efficient and effective early childhood development. 
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    Teacher’s Guides

    Deliver easy-to-use, research-based daily lessons that include developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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    Observation and Assessment Guide

    Monitor growth across domains through flexible assessment opportunities.
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    Read-Aloud Books

    Engage readers with thematic books that reflect diverse characters, experiences, and settings. Three copies of each book are included.
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    Instructional Routine Cards

    Support explicit instruction through consistent routines and minimize planning and prep time.
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    Vocabulary Concept Cards

    Facilitate the development of oral language and content knowledge with real-life examples and age-appropriate definitions.
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    Subitizing Cards

    Build foundational number sense and promote automaticity in quantifying numbers with these double-sided cards.
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    Manipulatives Kit (sold separately)

    Effortlessly execute the program with seamlessly integrated consumable components, ensuring a smooth and successful instructional experience.
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  • Digital Resources

    Digital Resources and Manipulatives

    Enhance student learning with digital manipulatives, student videos, read-along ebooks, audio recordings, family engagement letters, and more.
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  • Unboxing Video

    Explore & Learn Unboxing Video

     

  • Digital Manipulatives Demo

    Explore The Digital Manipulatives In The Program

     

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.
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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.
social-story-posters-exl

Management Guide

Explore best practices for promoting efficient and effective early childhood development. 
management-guide-exl

Teacher’s Guides

Deliver easy-to-use, research-based daily lessons that include developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
teachers-guides-exl

Observation and Assessment Guide

Monitor growth across domains through flexible assessment opportunities.
observation-and-assessment-guide-exl

Read-Aloud Books

Engage readers with thematic books that reflect diverse characters, experiences, and settings. Three copies of each book are included.
read-aloud-books-exl

Instructional Routine Cards

Support explicit instruction through consistent routines and minimize planning and prep time.
instructional-routines-exl

Vocabulary Concept Cards

Facilitate the development of oral language and content knowledge with real-life examples and age-appropriate definitions.
vocabulary-concept-cards-exl

Subitizing Cards

Build foundational number sense and promote automaticity in quantifying numbers with these double-sided cards.
subitizing-cards-exl

Manipulatives Kit (sold separately)

Effortlessly execute the program with seamlessly integrated consumable components, ensuring a smooth and successful instructional experience.
manipulatives-kit-exl

Digital Resources and Manipulatives

Enhance student learning with digital manipulatives, student videos, read-along ebooks, audio recordings, family engagement letters, and more.
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Explore & Learn Unboxing Video

 

Explore The Digital Manipulatives In The Program

 

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“The Explore and Learn six pack of books was a great way to get my children talking about routines and their day.  It was great for teaching sequencing.  It also helped with book handling skills without the pressure of reading text.”

Debbie Gilbert

Kindergarten Teacher, Johnstown, PA