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Florida Department of EducationVPK Curriculum Approval Process 2018The InvestiGator Club Prekindergarten Learning SystemSummaryThis comprehensive early childhood program builds upon children’s natural curiosity about theworld and their place in it. “Purposefully inquiry,” the heart of The InvestiGator Club, awakensthe scientist and explorer in every child. Children learn to use their senses, ask questions, andfind answers in a supportive, print-rich environment.Explore our inquiry-based learning system!STEM Art STEAMThrough investigation and hands-on projects,children learn to think like scientists,construct mathematical concepts, appreciatefine art and music. Use simple tools andmachines, invent, and create.Social and EmotionalStories, characters, and play-basedactivities build bridges to the real world andinspire children to talk about and practicesocial and emotional skills, such asempathy, and kindness, sharing, takingturns, and self-regulation.Language and LiteracyWe develop young readers by fosteringimagination and a love of books andstorytelling. Through quality interactions withpeers and adults, children build a strongfoundation for literacy, communication,vocabulary development, writing, and verbalproblem solving.Physical DevelopmentEvery InvestiGator Club day is filled withactive indoor and outdoor play. We knowthat physical activity is not only importantfor good health, but also for engaged,mindful learning.1

Best practices are guided by each classroom’s curriculum needs – play-based, project-oriented,or more structured based on the unique experience, teaching style, and goals of the teacher.The curriculum is 100% aligned with the FL Early Learning and Developmental Standards for 4Year Olds to Kindergarten using both a scaffolded and spiraling approach. The InvestiGatorClub provides choices and creative teaching tools for flexible “outside the box” teaching thatinspires teachers, children, and families.The InvestiGator Club ComponentsComponents, lessons, and activities in The InvestiGator Club are a result of extensive classroomtesting, teacher input, and the latest early childhood research. Written by teachers, for teachers,each Teacher Guide offers flexible lesson plans with built-in staff development features, so youteach your class your way!2

7 INTEGRATED INVESTIGATIONS:Let's Investigate! Investigation KitLet's Investigate! Teacher GuideLet's Investigate! Flapboards (4)Let's Investigate! Flap Fillers (26)Let's Investigate! Center -053-1978-1-59927-058-6978-1-59927-063-0Under Construction Investigation KitUnder Construction Teacher GuideUnder Construction Flapboards (4)Under Construction Flapboard Fillers (12)Under Construction Center CardsUC Investigation Trade Book - Goodnight,Goodnight, Construction SiteUC Math Trade Book - The Shape of ThingsBruno's Buzz Non-Fiction Reader - Build a DogHouse! 782-4Healthy You Investigation KitHealthy You Teacher GuideHealthy You Flapboards (4)Healthy You Flapboard Fillers (12)Healthy You Center CardsHY Investigation Trade Book - Good Thing You'reNot an OctopusHY Math Trade Book - More, Fewer, LessBruno's Buzz Non-Fiction Reader - My Five 007Finny, Feathery, Furry Friends Investigation KitFinny, Feathery, Furry Friends Teacher GuideFinny, Feathery, Furry Friends Flapboards (4)Finny, Feathery, Furry Friends Flapboard Fillers(12)Finny, Feathery, Furry Friends Center CardsFFFF Investigation Trade Book - The Birthday PetFFFF Math Trade Book - Little QuackBruno's Buzz Non-Fiction Reader - The Fish 27-114-9978-1-59927-119-42018Splash and Dig Investigation KitSplash and Dig Teacher GuideSplash and Dig Flapboards 7

Splash and Dig Flapboard Fillers (12)Splash and Dig Center CardsS&D Investigation Trade Book - Commotion in theOceanS&D Math Trade Book - One-Dog CanoeBruno's Buzz Non-Fiction Reader -Mud Pies Watch It Grow Investigation KitWatch It Grow Teacher GuideWatch It Grow Flapboards (4)Watch It Grow Flapboard Fillers (12)Watch It Grow Center CardsWG Investigation Trade Book - Growing VegetableSoupWG Math Trade Book - Apple Farmer AnnieBruno's Buzz Non-Fiction Reader - The ShoppingList 580-0Weather Watchers Investigation KitWeather Watchers Teacher GuideWeather Watchers Flapboards (4)Weather Watchers Flapboard Fillers (12)Weather Watchers Center CardsWW Investigation Trade Book - The Snowy DayWW Math Trade Book - SnowBruno's Buzz Non-Fiction Reader - What's theWeather? 82007SYSTEM RESOURCES:Dilly and Friends Lapbooks (7 English)Dilly and The InvestiGator Club: Adventure inCircle ForestDilly and Great Auntie Lu: Trouble at TriangleBeachDilly and Chuck Wood: Superhero to the RescueDilly and JT Gator: JT's Spooky Creepy RoomDilly and Manny Salamander: It's My TurnDilly and Rosalita Sausalita: The Silly Dilly DanceDilly and Bruno Buzzbee: Mystery in the GardenOral Language Cards (64)Family Welcome Guides (set of 1820182018

Dilly's Music and Movement CDDilly and Friends Read-Along CDListen to Your World CDResearch and Professional Guide (online)Posters (10)Daily Routine Posters (8) with Velcro DotsClubhouse Attendance PosterDilly Birthday PosterBruno Bee Mail PosterChuck Safety PosterGreat Auntie Lu Art PosterJT Days PosterManny Weather PosterRosalita Word PosterRound Velcro DotsTheme Song PosterAlphabet Song PosterArt Prints (8)Fourth Grade ClassHippopotamusBridge TowerBedroom at ArlesLos Pescados PenaChildren Playing on the BeachSunflowersMy Country is WinterAlphabet KitDilly's Alphabet Show Picture BookDilly's Alphabet CardsAlphabet Flapboard and Flap Fillers (54)Red Magnetic Letters (Upper and Lower Case)Blue Magnetic Letters (Upper and Lower Case)Investigate Math KitInvestigate Math Activity GuideMath and Sorting Board AND Math Strips(Ten 2-sided strips)Foam NumbersDomestic Pet CountersMathlink Cubes (set of 100)Simple Tape MeasureFoam Numeral Dice (set of 2)Tangrams (set of 42)Social Emotional 8978-1-59927-378-52018201820182017

Building Social and Emotional Skills Activity GuideDilly's World Dramatic Play ScenesDilly and Friends Stickers (14 sheets)Dilly and Friends Little Books (7)Dilly and Friends Stick Puppets (7)Outdoor Creative Play and Learning – 59927-490-4Implementation: Facilitator GuideImplementation: Participant Workbook300-Hour Summer Camp Activity Planner (online)Assessment and Intervention al Development and Implementation PlanRobert-Leslie Publishing provides extensive initial and on-going professional developmentcustomized to meet the needs of each individual organization. Our team of highly trainedconsultants will partner with the site to devise a Professional Development plan to ensure earlychildhood education professionals’ success in the implementation of The InvestiGator Clubprogram. Our professional development plan instills a deeper level of knowledge about thecurriculum, teaching strategies, and techniques that support high-quality teaching.Initial Professional Development for Instructional StaffImplementation Webinar (Free with curriculum)In the 3-hour online module, educators become familiar with the curriculum components andhow they work together to promote inquiry-based learning. The model includes introducingphilosophy and research, getting to know and use curriculum components, InvestiGator Clubcharacters, teacher guides and their special features, planning, assessment, and differentiatedinstruction.Onsite ImplementationParticipants receive detailed instruction in program foundation, components, assessment, andplanning, with opportunities to learn and practice new concepts. The training uses tieredstrategies and approaches to support teachers at all experiential levels with the goal ofsuccessfully implementing the curriculum. Teachers and administrators, both experienced andnovice, walk away from the initial implementation not only excited about the curriculum, butconfident in knowing exactly what to do the first week and how to plan for the rest of the firstInvestigation, called “Let’s Investigate!” (1 day and 1.5 days options)6

Ongoing Professional Development for Instructional StaffWeb-Based Supports (Free with curriculum)Ongoing professional development supports a deeper level of knowledge of The InvestiGatorClub, including how the curriculum enhances children’s development and skills in the eightdomains of the FL Standards. Web-based supports at www.investigatorclub.com Teacher Portalinclude: Research and Professional Guide, Pre-recorded training webinars, ImplementationGuide and DVD and Participation Workbook, Monitoring Tool, Alignment to ECERS-R, OnlineResources, and Early ChildhoodEarly Childhood Investigation Webinar Series (Free with curriculum)Presented by leaders in early childhood education, these professional development webinarsfocus on topics such as inquiry-based learning, developing early literacy, how children learnlanguages, and stimulating brain development. (1 ½ hours)In-Person Sessions Related to the CurriculumOnsite or regional training courses with specific topics, as well as customized training thatdeepens teachers’ understanding of the curriculum and assessment: Developmentally Effective Approaches to Teaching and Learning Developing Social and Emotional Skills Through Language and Literacy Importance of Building Family and Community Relationships Assessment Tools that Work Literacy and Learning for Dual Language Learners The Well-Managed Preschool Day Implementing Current Research in Language Development and Literacy Integrating Science into the Preschool curriculum Inquiry-based Learning for the Preschooler: The 5 I’s Adapting the Curriculum to Support Children’s Instructional Needs Creating Context for Learning Language and Cultural Diversity in the ClassroomInitial Implementation for Instructional CoachesTrain the TrainerImplementation model for instructional coaches provides tiered, targeted guidance forsupporting educators, using The InvestiGator Club DVD with the Facilitator ImplementationGuide, Participant Implementation Guide, The Monitoring Tool, and the ECERS-R Correlation.This model focuses on the role of the Instructional Coach in increasing the knowledge base andeffectiveness of the teachers, thereby enhancing the quality of education of the children andtheir families. (Two-day on-site or regional training course.)7