Little Wonders Curriculum

The curriculum demonstrates strong cross-curricular integration by weaving together language arts, science, social studies, math, and motor skills through literature-based units. Each file type connects to common storybooks while approaching learning from different angles.

Literature files include 'lessons each week for art, spatial thinking, poetry, nature, fine motor skills, journaling, sensory activities' while Block Play 'extension activities stretch into art, games, creativity, language arts, social studies, and other areas'

The curriculum acknowledges limitations in core academic subjects, particularly math and reading, which must be supplemented with other programs. Coverage focuses more on exploratory activities than systematic skill development.

Review states 'When you decide to start teaching math and reading—subjects that need to be taught sequentially—you must add other resources' and notes the program provides coverage 'aside from reading'

The curriculum provides detailed resource lists, supply guidance, and implementation support through comprehensive files and website resources. However, there's no mention of pedagogical training or background knowledge support for teachers.

Program includes 'a link to a page on their website titled Setting up Your Space: Little Wonders' with supply lists and the files provide 'supply lists for each week so you can quickly see what you need'

The curriculum provides structured lesson plans with clear activities and resource lists, though the emphasis leans toward hands-on exploration rather than explicit direct instruction. Sample schedules help with implementation.

Files 'explain exactly what needs to be done and what resources you will need' and 'lesson plans show sample schedules' with 'complete lesson plans' for each unit type

The curriculum builds coherent knowledge through month-long thematic units centered on quality children's literature, though knowledge building appears more emergent than systematically sequenced. The approach relies on rich stories to provide knowledge foundation.

Each month uses 'featured children's storybook for the week' with units that 'can be used out of order if you wish,' suggesting flexible rather than cumulative knowledge building

There is insufficient evidence of systematic retrieval practice or cumulative review built into the curriculum structure. The focus appears to be on immediate engagement with monthly themes rather than long-term retention strategies.

Review focuses on monthly unit structure and hands-on activities but does not mention review, practice, or retrieval of previously learned content