Free Printable Emergent Curriculum Planning Set

Why Choose an Emergent Curriculum?

Emergent curriculum is a great choice for early childhood settings because:

  • Kids are intrinsically engaged because it aligns with their interests and needs
  • It is student-centered based on teacher observation
  • Teachers serve as a facilitator for learning
  • The focus is on the process rather than a learning outcome, which allows students to learn beyond a pre-set standard
  • It is based on Social Constructivist ideas from leading figures in education such as Vygotsky

What's Included in This Download?

This free download comes with 4 printable, editable templates

  • Observation Notes Version A
  • Observation Notes Version B
  • Curriculum Planning Form 
  • Our Topics at a Glance

These pdfs can be used over and over to help teachers identify areas of interest, and prepare for the changing needs of their classroom.

How Should I Use This Emergent Curriculum Planning Set?

Having a printed Observation Form is a great way to jot down what you observe as you observe it, without forgetting a thing. What toy is Anais playing with during free time? What is Bobby talking about during Circle Time? What does Clara seem to have difficulty with? What does Debbie hate to do? Write down what you notice throughout the week, and use it to inform your lesson planning for the next time. Maybe you can find a way to incorporate multiple student interests or help engage a student who seemed disengaged in the past. Going off the cuff might mean forgetting to plan for a specific goal. Maybe there is a way to bring student interests and learning goals together. Be sure to read the Guidelines for expert tips on how to use these Planning Documents to create the best Emergent Curriculum Lessons.

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Emergent curriculum Planning Set