{"id":2813,"date":"2026-09-11T03:43:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=2813"},"modified":"2026-09-12T01:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T01:28:17","slug":"lesson-2-curriculum-design-and-foundations","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/explorers-math-ages-3-5\/lessons\/lesson-2-curriculum-design-and-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Curriculum Design and Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This curriculum was developed using the most widely recognized standards and best practices for early childhood mathematics. We carefully reviewed:<\/p>\n

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  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Early Childhood Position Statement<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten Math (adapted for Pre-K)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • State PreK and Kindergarten Guidelines<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Input from experienced early childhood educators, math specialists, and families<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This alignment ensures every lesson is age-appropriate, accessible, and developmentally sound. Milestones and benchmarks shape the sequence and scope, while educator and family feedback makes the curriculum practical and relevant for a variety of classroom and home settings. Where applicable, Common Core and state standards are fully integrated for continuity and progression.<\/p>\n

    References:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Early Childhood Math Position Statement<\/li>\n
    • Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten Math<\/li>\n
    • State Pre-K Guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"class_list":["post-2813","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t