FAQ About the TK Curriculum
Frequently asked questions are answered by the ADLA TK Curriculum Team. (This version was updated on August 2017.)
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Additional Questions
1. Who are "little learners?"
Little learners ...
Little learners ...
- need experiences that will prepare them socially and academically for success in elementary school.
- increase their thinking and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, developmentally based curriculum.
- are students like yours!
2. What is TK?
- A: A child is granted a most important gift when she participates in transitional kindergarten (TK). This gift is the gift of time. TK provides a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. This year lays an important foundation for formal education. TK students have experiences that will prepare them socially and academically for success in elementary school.
3. What do TK children need to succeed in school?
- A developmentally based curriculum
- Lessons based on developmental themes
4. What is a developmentally based curriculum?
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5. What are developmental themes?
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6. How do I design my classroom?
- Visit http://askmissmedina.weebly.com! Whether you are a new TK teacher or starting a TK program at your school, this site offers plenty of ideas for the beginning of the year.