Our Curriculum: Where Curiosity Becomes Confidence
Meaningful Early Childhood Education in Colorado Springs, CO
Have you ever watched a child discover something new? The concentration, the excitement and that proud little smile when they finally figure it out?
Those are the moments we love at Young Scholars Academy.
Our curriculum brings together hands-on exploration, purposeful teaching and social-emotional development to help children build skills for school, relationships and life.
Learning Through Doing, Discovering And Asking "Why?"
Our approach blends the Creative Curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, NAEYC-aligned standards and learning experiences developed by our educators.
Rather than expecting every child to learn in exactly the same way, we create opportunities to explore, experiment and discover.
What Does That Look Like In Our Classrooms?
Language & Early Literacy
From sign language with our youngest learners to storytelling, phonics and early writing, we help children find their voice and develop a love of communication.
STEM & Problem-Solving
What will sink? What will float? Can we build it taller? Through experiments, construction and hands-on discovery, children begin developing critical-thinking skills.
Weekly Learning Themes
Our themes introduce new ideas and experiences while giving educators flexibility to follow the questions and interests that capture children's attention.
Creative Expression & Movement
Through music, art, imaginative play and movement, children develop coordination, express their ideas and explore their creativity.
Because Big Feelings Are Part Of Learning, Too
Learning isn't just about what children know. It's also about how they manage the moments when things don't go quite to plan.
The tower falls down. A friend doesn't want to share. Something feels difficult, and suddenly there's a very big feeling in a very little person. These are learning opportunities, too.
That's why social-emotional development is intentionally woven into our curriculum, rather than treated as a separate activity.
Our educators help children practice recognizing emotions, communicating their needs, navigating friendships and finding solutions when challenges arise.
Because knowing how to count matters. But knowing how to cope when things get tricky matters just as much.
Learning That Grows With Your Child
A six-month-old discovering their hands and a four-year-old preparing for kindergarten need very different learning experiences.
That's why our classrooms and activities are carefully designed around children's ages and developmental stages, including smaller age ranges in our early childhood rooms.
As children grow, so does the way we support their learning.
Infant Care | 6 Weeks+
From responding to familiar voices to reaching for a toy, our youngest learners explore through sensory experiences, movement, music, early communication and nurturing interactions.
Toddler Learning
Through hands-on activities, language development, imaginative play and daily routines, toddlers practice independence, communication and the important art of navigating big feelings.
Preschool & Pre-K
Children build foundations in literacy, mathematics, science, creativity and problem-solving through purposeful play and teacher-guided learning.
Along the way, they practice the independence, friendships and emotional skills that help them feel ready for kindergarten.
Before & After School Care | Up To 11 Years
Our school-age program gives children opportunities to explore their interests, enjoy activities, develop friendships and unwind in a familiar, supportive environment.
Discover What Learning Looks Like At Young Scholars Academy
The best way to understand our curriculum is to see it in action.
Come and meet our educators, explore our classrooms and discover how we're helping children develop a love of learning, one little breakthrough at a time.
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