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INFANT CURRICULUM
Connecting with Infants is a comprehensive curriculum for infants from birth through eighteen months. The curriculum was developed through a contract with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.
The curriculum focuses on:
Responsive care and positive relationships between caregivers and infants
An environment that is nurturing, safe, healthy and inviting for infants
Positive relationships with families
CONNECTING WITH INFANTS
The curriculum reflects the Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards:
Birth through 60 Months, adopted by the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission in April 2016, specifically in these domains of development and learning:
Social and Emotional Development
Cognitive Development
Physical Development and Health
Language Development
Emergent Literacy
Investigator Club
TODDLER CURRICULUM
Adventures for Learning, a comprehensive curriculum for children from eighteen through thirty-six months, has been developed and revised through contracts with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. Programs using the Adventures for Toddlers curriculum can easily transition into the Adventures in Learning curriculum for children from three through five.
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
The curriculum features 30 toddler topics in eight focus areas. Each toddler topic is introduced with children’s books. Some of the books are familiar ones that can be purchased while others can be made by the teachers. All patterns for books to be made are available as attachments. The curriculum is flexible, allowing teachers to choose from the 30 toddler topics and to decide how long to explore a topic with children.
Play & Learning
Things that Grow
More Animals
Investigator Club
About Me
Family & Community
Clothes We Wear
Animals in Our World
On the Go
Need Assistance?
At The Nature Academy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow—regardless of financial circumstance.
If you are in need of assistance to help cover childcare costs, please see the link below to fill out the application. Our team is here to support you through the process and answer any questions along the way.
MEET OUR DIRECTOR
Hi! My name is Breannah, and I am very passionate about working in early childhood education. I continue to choose this field because I truly love helping children learn, grow, and discover the world around them during some of the most important years of their lives. Watching children build confidence, develop new skills, and create meaningful relationships is incredibly rewarding to me.
As someone who works in a nature-based learning environment, I value hands-on experiences, outdoor exploration, creativity, and play-based learning. I believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and encouraged to be curious.
My goal is to create a positive and nurturing environment where every child feels loved, valued, and excited to come to school each day.
I enjoy building strong relationships with both children and families and believe communication and trust are essential in creating a successful learning experience. Being part of a child’s early development is something I do not take lightly, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives every day.
Early childhood education is more than just a job to me — it is something I genuinely care deeply about and feel called to do.