The curriculum is coherent as each lesson builds on the previous one and provides the foundation for the next day’s lesson. Thus, skills and knowledge are logically and appropriately sequenced ensuring an ever-increasing base from which to learn more.

Each day’s lesson focuses on scientific exploration of the natural world. The content of each day’s topic is integrated into all parts of the classroom day including art, read-aloud, math, language and literacy, center-based play, large group time, and small- and large motor activities.

The preschool curriculum meets standards set by states and by professional organizations such as the Next Generation Science Standards (NSTA/NGSS) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and Common Core.

This developmentally appropriate curriculum is based on theories of human development, particularly those of Vygotsky and Piaget and the expertise of the lead developer of ScienceStart! Prof. Lucia French.