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Highlights Curriculum planned inside Playground
Access Highlights Preschool with a Purpose curriculum digitally in Playground, and build weekly lesson plans in just a few clicks
Join over 5,000+ centers already accelerating on Playground
Partnership
A trusted play-based curriculum, made easier to plan
Preschool With a Purpose supports teachers at every stage, and Playground makes customizing its content simple, flexible, and fast.
All circle time and center/stations activities available digitally within Playground
Guidance and support for new teachers, flexibility and depth for experienced educators
Tailor instruction to your class and their interests
Stay aligned with essential learning domains
Share learning highlights with families automatically
Lesson Planning
Plan your week in minutes
Select and organize learning experiences, mix and match activities, and adjust as children’s interests and needs evolve.
Easily search and filter for activities
Mix and match Circle Time and Learning Lab Cards (centers/stations)
Add extra activity slots whenever a section needs more room
Directors stay connected to classroom learning in real time
Good to Know
Made to match how your week actually runs
Every center is different. Add more activities, duplicate a section, or build a new one so the planner fits your classroom.
Leave centers/stations activities out for the full week
Add as many activities to a section and day as you need
Duplicate an entire section with one click
Delete or rebuild a section any time your plan changes
The Full Curriculum
Everything you need for the school year
The full Preschool With a Purpose kit is a core curriculum with ready-to-go printed materials, now made even more convenient with digital planning access in Playground
Arrives in 3 boxes and includes the Starter Kit and 10 monthly learning kits
Themed monthly kits are designed for children ages 3 to 5 and can be used for half- or full-day programs
Built-in family resources keep parents informed and share simple tips to connect with their children and reinforce learning
Aligned to all state, NAEYC, Head Start, and Common Core standards
Curricular Enhancement
Have a curriculum but need more play-based lessons and activities?
Individual themed kits are chock full of lessons and activities for any time of year and ideal for curricular enhancement. Each learning kit is neatly organized into four weekly themes. Lessons and activities easily layer on top of what you’re already doing to go deeper with learning and follow children’s interests. Playground access makes it a breeze to organize and enhance existing lessons plans.
Recommended: Add The Starter Kit and set yourself up for success. It includes:
FAQs
What is Preschool With a Purpose?
PWAP is a comprehensive, play-based preschool curriculum that builds kindergarten-ready skills through joyful, hands-on learning. It is structured enough to support newer teachers, flexible enough for experienced educators to adapt, and designed to fit naturally into the preschool day without excessive preparation or training
How do I access Circle Time and Learning Lab Cards in Playground?
Do I need to fill every activity slot each week?
Can I add more activities or sections to my plan?
Will directors and families see my lesson plans?
Can I duplicate a previous week's lesson plan?
