The Maine DOE is pleased to provide an open-source curriculum for preschool classrooms.
This research-based, whole child curriculum meets the requirements of Chapter 124: Public Preschool Program Standards and is developmentally appropriate for four-year old children. Adapted from the Boston Public Schools’ Focus on K1 curriculum, Pre K for ME is intended to support any preschool teacher in providing a rich, play-based, intentional curriculum that is aligned to Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards as well as the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. When implemented with fidelity, Pre K for ME builds social-emotional, executive function, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. In addition, students’ conceptual knowledge around a variety of topics is enhanced—an important component for school success.
To access the guiding documents, resources and individually themed units, simply select the corresponding link below. *
Access the Pre K For ME Curriculum Guiding Documents here.
Additional curriculum resources:
School year pacing calendar (suggested) School year pacing calendar (blank)
Sample Daily Schedules (full and half-day) Thinking and Feedback-Visual Aids
Visual book inventory for units 1-6 Material & Book Lists
Additional math resources:
Rational Counting Concepts & Skills Observation Tool
Rote Counting Concepts & Skills Observation Tool
Communicating With Families (sample) Workshop Group Observation Tool
Resources for additional math information & activities
Additional technology resources:
Technology Supplement Statement Unit Guide to Technology Supplements Technology Resources
Unit 5: Shadows & Reflections Unit 6: Things That Grow