UPK Curriculum

Research-based Curriculum for TK (UPK), Integrated Digital Platform Help teachers Plan, Assess, Reflect ALL-In-ONE-PLACE.

  • Fully Adapted to Align with the California Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Curriculum Guidance.
  • Integrated DRDP Assessment Support in Full Lesson Planning Cycle.
  • TK teachers workload reduction by 60%.
  • Incorporated Lesson Specific UDL and Cultural/ linguistic Responsive Tips.

Curriculum

Fully aligned with the UPK curriculum guidance, ready to enrich your weekly plans with ease.

Weekly Planning

Seamlessly connect weekly planning to student assessments with automatic observation notes for day-to-day teaching.

Lesson Library

Access a wealth of engaging, age-appropriate lessons across multiple developmental areas for immediate classroom application.

Assessment Insights

Transform teaching with data insights that support educators in making informed, data-driven decisions.

DRDP Assessment and Adapted Curriculum Integrated Solution

Designed to streamline educational planning and enhance classroom inclusivity, our Unit Planner feature revolutionizes lesson preparation.

By automating the generation of comprehensive unit plans aligned with DRDP2015 assessment framework, teachers can focus on what matters most – teaching.

Each plan is enriched with strategies tailored to support diverse learners in the classroom, including those with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and English Language Development (ELD) needs and varying cultural backgrounds. This ensures that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Moreover, teachers can seamlessly integrate their units into weekly plans for direct implementation, fostering reflection and growth while nurturing inclusivity and celebrating diversity.

About the Curriculum

Learning Genie Curriculum delivers a rich, play-based program over 7 units and 31 weeks, filled with interactive and engaging activities designed for comprehensive early education.

Delve into the emotional and cognitive growth of learners with a dedicated unit on self-regulation, inspired by the Pyramid Model.

Fully aligned with the 2023 UPK Curriculum Guide Checklist and the DRDP Assessment.

Designed by and for Early Learning Administrators and Educators, and further more Peer Reviewed by professors, lab school directors, expert teachers from Seven California Community College Early Learning Departments and edited with the support of artificial intelligence.

Highlights of the Curriculum

Each lesson contains “Typical Behavior and Observation Tips” for DRDP, bridging the gap between lesson planning and observation. This significantly reduces preparation time for Preschool/TK teachers.

Each lesson comes with UDL Strategy, Cultural Responsive and linguistic Strategy, Family Engagement Books and Activities.

Embedded PD tools, resources and supports for coaching, virtual shadowing, reflective practice, PLC support. Flexible extension of curriculum weekly planning with other adopted curriculum (e.g. Creative Curriculum, Highscope, Benchmark, etc.)

Specific emphasis on SEL learning in the first 8 weeks and throughout the curriculum.

Multi-Language Learning Best Practice aligned with CDE’s DLL priorities, e.g. SEAL and POLL strategies.

Designed with Circle-of-Inquiry Concepts (Plan, Implement, Observe, Assess, and Reflect)

Reflective and Adapted Lesson Planning

The built-in ‘plan’, ‘implement’, ‘observe’, ‘assess’, and ‘reflect‘ process is based on the ‘Circle of Inquiry’ , the reflective planning process illustrated in CA Preschool Curriculum Framework. With auto-generated DRDP Assessment progress reports and data detailing children’s development, these insights will equip teachers focus on personalized educational plans for each child. The data-driven method will drastically support IEP and ELD children’s planning that cater to the individual growth and learning outcomes.

Cultivating Inclusive Learning with UDL and Cultural Responsiveness

Our innovative solution integrates Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive practices into every lesson. We customize strategies for IEP/ELD children and cultivate a welcoming atmosphere for children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Foster an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to thrive.

Highlights of the Curriculum

Seamlessly connect weekly planning to student assessments with automatic observation notes for day-to-day teaching. This feature not only reduces the workload for Preschool/TK teachers but also frees up valuable time, allowing them to focus more on facilitating each student’s learning journey.

About the curriculum​

Let Learning Genie free up your time and energy, so that you can focus on more important things – spending time with each child.

Enhancing Early Learning

Play-based Curriculum for TK, Fully Adapted to Align with the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Curriculum Guidance.

Support DRDP (or school selected) Assessment with Tips for Observation Per Lesson to Reduce Preschool /TK teachers Workload.

Incorporate Lesson Specific UDL and Cultural/ linguistic Responsive Tips.

Integrated Digital Platform Help teachers Plan, Assess, Reflect ALL-In-ONE-PLACE.

Involving Families in Education for Student Success

Auto deliver curriculum-relevant resources, such as DLL vocabulary and thematic books, to families to extend learning opportunities from the classroom to the home environment. Our platform facilitates real-time communication with auto-translation feature, enabling parents to participate actively in their children’s learning through shared observations and collaborative dialogue, ensuring a unified approach to fostering student success.

An All-Encompassing Curriculum for Children, Fully Aligned with DRDP 2015/2025

Empower children with a robust start through our holistic curriculum, meticulously aligned with the DRDP 2015/2025 Assessment.

Designed to nurture social-emotional well-being, physical growth, cognitive advancement, and language skills, our curriculum also lays a solid foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, technology, and the arts.

Crafted to offer daily support to educators, it enables the effortless unlocking of each child's potential, ensuring comprehensive development and compliance with state guidelines.

Curriculum Directly Linking PTKLF and DRDP

Support UPK Teachers to Master the New PTKLF Foundations with Direct Help

Each lesson provides a clear set of tips for implementing PTKLF foundations and observing the corresponding DRDP measures. Empower teachers, both new and experienced, with the tools to boost teaching effectiveness and achieve optimal classroom outcomes.

Assess Children by Making Observations (Portfolio Note)​

Select children, document their performance, upload images, videos, or audio, choose learning standards, and backdate or export records. Streamline observations and support children's growth effectively!

Assess - Rate​

Our rating system allows teachers to rate each child's development based on observations. With clear level descriptions and concrete examples, it provides reliable support for accurate ratings, enabling educators to make informed, data-driven decisions in real time.​

Learning Genie Reports Allow You to Reflect on Student Growth

Parent Progress Reports highlight children's growth with clear charts and descriptions, allowing teachers to share targeted support and engage parents. Accurate data and expert insights foster collaboration between parents and teachers, with DRDP reports available in multiple languages. AI-generated Strength and Action Plan Summaries save time and allow flexible adjustments to meet individual needs.

Try our 'Reflective Lesson Planning' feature for free with a trial or demo. Discover the platform's impact on your program and witness the positive change in student outcomes.