Preschool Curriculum in Queen Creek, AZ
Helping children ages 1-5 learn, grow and build confidence for kindergarten and beyond.
At Grow and Learn Preschool, children learn through a balance of structured instruction, hands-on activities, guided play and meaningful interactions with their teachers.
Our age-appropriate curriculum grows with your child—from the foundational skills toddlers are just beginning to develop to the academic, social and emotional skills children need as they prepare for kindergarten.
Learning Should Be Fun. But It Should Also Have a Purpose
Young children learn best when they are actively involved, curious and encouraged to explore.
That’s why our curriculum combines intentional teaching with hands-on experiences, purposeful play and age-appropriate activities.
From learning new words and recognizing letters to counting, creating art, solving problems and learning how to work with others, every experience is designed to help your child grow.
At Grow and Learn Preschool, we focus on the whole child — not just what they know, but how they learn, communicate, interact and become more independent.
Six Foundations For Early Learning
Our curriculum supports six core areas of development across all age groups. As children grow, the skills and activities become more advanced and increasingly focused on kindergarten readiness.
Social & Emotional Development
Language & Communication
Early Literacy
Math & Problem-Solving
Physical & Motor Skills
Independence & Life Skills
A Curriculum That Grows With Your Child
Children don’t all learn in exactly the same way or at exactly the same pace. Our teachers adapt activities to each age group’s developmental stage so children can be challenged without being overwhelmed.
From the first steps into our toddler classrooms through the transition to kindergarten, our curriculum builds skills progressively.
Toddlers | 12-24 Months
Building a Foundation for Learning
- Language & early communication
- Vocabulary development
- Sensory exploration
- Fine- and gross-motor development
- Music and movement
- Social interaction
- Early problem-solving
- Beginning independence
- Following simple routines and directions
Twos | 24-36 Months
Learning Through Exploration & Structured Play
- Vocabulary and language development
- Early literacy
- Counting and number concepts
- Colors, shapes and patterns
- Sensory and science exploration
- Art and creativity
- Music and movement
- Social-emotional development
- Following directions
- Independence and self-help skills
- Potty-training
Preschool | 3-4 Years
Building Early Academic Skills & Confidence
- Letter recognition
- Letter sounds and phonological awareness
- Early reading skills
- Numbers and counting
- Shapes, patterns and early math concepts
- Science and discovery
- Art and creative expression
- Social-emotional skills
- Problem-solving
- Listening and following directions
- Classroom independence
Early Literacy Through Fundations® Concepts
Our curriculum incorporates concepts from the Fundations® literacy approach, developed by Wilson Language Training®, with an emphasis on foundational skills such as phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary and early literacy.
Pre-K | 4-5 Years
Preparing Children for Kindergaten
- Phonics and early reading
- Letter recognition and sounds
- Writing and letter formation
- Number recognition and counting
- Foundational math concept
- Problem-solving
- Science and discovery
- Listening and comprehension
- Following multi-step directions
- Social-emotional development
- Independence and self-help skills
- Classroom routines
- Fine- and gross-motor skills
Our goal is not simply to teach children academic skills. It's to help them become confident, capable learners who are ready for their next step.
What Will My Child Learn at Grow and Learn Preschool?
Our classrooms incorporate a variety of learning experiences throughout the week. Activities are adapted to each child’s age and development level.
Language & Early Literacy
Children develop vocabulary, listening & communication skills while building the foundations for reading and writing.
Math & Problem-Solving
Children explore numbers, counting, shapes, patterns, sorting, measurement and other early math concepts through hands-on activities.
Science & Discovery
Children are naturally curious. We encourage them to ask questions, observe, explore and discover through hands-on science & sensory experiences.
Art, Music & Creativity
Creative activities allow children to express themselves while developing imagination, confidence and fine-motor skills.
Social & Emotional Development
Children practice sharing, cooperation, communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation and building positive relationships.
Physical & Motor Development
Movement and hands-on activities help children develop coordination, balance, strength and fine-motor skills while staying active.
It's Not Just What We Teach.
It's How We Teach It.
A strong preschool curriculum should do more than introduce letters, numbers and colors.
At Grow and Learn, teachers create opportunities for children to practice what they are learning through conversation, exploration, hands-on activities, guided play and everyday classroom experiences.
Structured Learning
Teachers intentionally plan age-appropriate learning activities around developmental goals.
Hands-On Experiences
Children learn by doing — exploring materials, creating, experimenting, moving and interacting with their environment.
Individual Attention
Our smaller classroom environments allow teachers to know their students and provide support and encouragement based on their individual needs.
Max 6 children per classroom in our Toddler 1 and 1.5 classrooms
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Kindergarten readiness is about more than knowing the alphabet.
Children also need to be able to listen, communicate, follow directions, interact with classmates, manage classroom routines, solve problems and approach new experiences with confidence.
Our curriculum is designed to help children develop both academic foundations and the personal skills they need to succeed in a kindergarten classroom.
Before Kindergarten, We Want Children to Be Developing the Ability to:
- Recognize letters and begin connecting letters with sounds
- Develop early reading and writing skills
- Count and understand foundational math concepts
- Listen and follow directions
- Communicate their needs, ideas and questions
- Participate in group activities
- Work cooperatively with classmates
- Solve age-appropriate problems
- Follow classroom routines
- Take increasing responsibility for themselves
- Approach new experiences with confidence
Building Skills
for the Next Step
Our curriculum incorporates concepts from the Fundations® literacy approach, developed by Wilson Language Training®, and is designed with kindergarten readiness in mind.
Fundations® is a structured literacy approach that focuses on foundational skills including phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.
Our curriculum is also designed with the skills children will encounter as they transitioninto kindergarten in mind, including expectations common across local school districts.
The goal is a smooth transition from preschool to elementary school.
Find the Right Program for Your Child
Whether your child is taking their first steps into a classroom or getting ready forkindergarten, we have an age-appropriate program designed to support their next stage ofdevelopment.
Come See Our Curriculum in Action
Reading about our curriculum is helpful. Seeing it in person is even better. Come tour Grow and Learn Preschool, meet our teachers, see our classrooms and get a feel for the environment where your child will learn and grow.
We’d love to answer your questions and show you what makes our approach different.
