Curriculum Across All Age Groups

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At Saint Paul Early Education, our child-led, play-based STEM and STEAM curriculum is thoughtfully implemented across all classrooms, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten. Learning experiences are carefully designed to be age-appropriate, developmentally responsive, and aligned with each child’s individual needs and interests.

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Our educators intentionally plan and adapt activities to support children at every stage of development, ensuring learning is meaningful, engaging, and appropriate for each age group.

Developmentally Appropriate & EEC-Aligned

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Our curriculum is guided by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Curriculum Frameworks and supports all developmental domains, including:

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• Social & Emotional Development

• Physical Development & Health

• Cognitive Development

• Language & Literacy

• Approaches to Play & Learning

• Creative Expression

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By aligning learning experiences with these domains, we support the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

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Age-Appropriate Learning by Program

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Infant Program
Infants engage in sensory-rich, play-based experiences that support early brain development, attachment, exploration, and foundational motor and language skills through gentle STEM-related discovery.

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Toddler Program
Toddlers explore cause-and-effect, movement, building, and early problem-solving through hands-on play, loose parts exploration, and guided investigation.

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Preschool Program
Preschoolers participate in child-led projects that encourage questioning, experimenting, building, and collaboration while developing early math, science, and engineering concepts.

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Pre-K Program
Pre-K learners engage in deeper inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving experiences that support school readiness, independence, and confidence while preparing for kindergarten and beyond.

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Play-Based Learning with Loose Parts

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Across all classrooms, children engage with loose parts materials—natural objects, manipulatives, building materials, recycled items, and open-ended tools—that encourage creativity, innovation, and flexible thinking.

Educators observe, guide, and extend learning by asking thoughtful questions, introducing new materials, and supporting children’s ideas, allowing learning to grow naturally from play.

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Supporting the Whole Child

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Through child-led exploration, play-based learning, and STEAM integration, Saint Paul Early Education fosters curiosity, resilience, creativity, and a love of learning. Our approach ensures that every child is supported in a way that respects their developmental stage while preparing them for future success.