The Galileo Pre-K Curriculum is a complete standards- and evidence-based early childhood curriculum which includes an empirically based scope and sequence grounded in developmental theory. The curriculum is linked directly to Galileo's reliable and valid assessment tools and contains both resources guiding interest area and room preparation as well as instructional content reflecting the most current research. The unique, easy-to-use web-based Galileo interface provides access to flexible curriculum, assessment, reporting, and management tools enabling programs to maximize local control and support high-quality, consistent teaching. Programs using the Galileo Pre-K Curriculum can:
Storyteller animated activities engage children in learning. Sample the "The Name Soup" activity. (Note: Audio capability is needed.)
Storyteller, a technology-based language- and literacy-focused curriculum and assessment tool is included with the Galileo Pre-K Curriculum. It promotes language and literacy development by providing children opportunities to master the literacy goals. Used in conjunction with the Galileo Pre-K curriculum, Storyteller includes:
Storyteller offers an exciting, multimedia approach to providing language and literacy learning opportunities which follow the whimsical animated characters of Peoplewich Plain through their many adventures.
Galileo Pre-K Online provides a complete curriculum, fully integrated into an assessment and reporting system that links curriculum, assessment, planning, individualization, and program outcomes. Galileo provides a data-driven, research-based, and standards-aligned approach to providing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for children.
The Galileo Pre-K Online Curriculum is built around the comprehensive G3 goals ensuring the curriculum reflects a scope of content that is appropriate for use with children. The built-in assessment tools guide curriculum planning to ensure that the sequence of curriculum content delivered is appropriate to the age and developmental level of the children.
When a program licenses Galileo, staff members and teachers are granted unlimited access to the Galileo curriculum, assessment, and reporting tools, all of which are online. The following is a list of curriculum and professional development resources and materials available for programs using Galileo Pre-K Curriculum. All published materials are available from ATI and/or within the Galileo Pre-K interface.
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