This is Me- A Child-Centered Learning Unit Focusing on My Value

Abstract

This unit will focus on students learning and sharing about themselves, their family, and their community. The student-centered approach is intentional and follows the CIRCLE: A Developmentally Appropriate Preschool Model followed in the Salt River FACE program. This curriculum approach is developmentally appropriate, incorporates active learning, and includes evidence-based teaching strategies in language/ literacy learning and mathematics (face.familieslearning.org). The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), with input from Native American Early Childhood teachers in FACE programs across the country, created the CIRCLES learning approach. In addition, work sessions were completed with Early Childhood teachers to develop the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Preschool Standards/ Early Learning Program Guidelines.