May 14: Toddler Learning Curriculum Launch

Neighborhood Villages officially launched its new play-based early education curriculum designed in partnership with Boston Public Schools (BPS) and the LEGO Foundation on May 14th at the Boston Children’s Museum.

The curriculum (for children ages 15 months through 2.9 years old) called Learning Through Exploration: A Play-Based Toddler Curriculum, is a high-quality resource that is accessible and free for educators in Massachusetts and across the country. For the last 18 months, Neighborhood Villages has piloted and evaluated the “Learning Through Exploration” curriculum with partner early learning centers through its existing program, The Neighborhood.

Watch a recording of the opening remarks!

“Education doesn’t start at kindergarten – it starts at birth. Early education and care educators are critical to ensuring our youngest learners receive the highest quality education they deserve, setting them up for school and lifetime success,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “I was honored to join Neighborhood Villages, Boston Public Schools, the Lego Foundation and more today to celebrate their new play-based, developmentally appropriate free toddler curriculum.”