Why Connect4Learning?
Too few prekindergarten classrooms provide opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary learning, choosing instead to focus on one or two areas. Using research-based and classroom-tested foundations in literacy, science, social-emotional, and mathematics learning, Connect4Learning (C4L) weaves together all four domains to ensure that each subject is addressed meaningfully and comprehensively with each child. Nationally recognized experts in these core domains — Julie Sarama, Kimberly Brenneman, Douglas H. Clements, Nell K. Duke, and Mary Louise Hemmeter — wrote and researched the curriculum.
C4L uses a project-based approach, in which children work toward a larger goal, such as playing a coral-reef scavenger hunt or converting their classroom into a museum throughout a curriculum unit. High-interest learning centers that support and extend children’s growing understandings in social-emotional skills, science, literacy, and mathematics are a fundamental part of daily lessons. Each lesson can be tailored to fit the schedule and requirements of any classroom setting. Observation opportunities and individualized instruction strategies are also built into the curriculum.

C4L was developed through funding and support from the National Science Foundation. The curriculum and its components are offered exclusively by Kaplan Early Learning Company.

Connect4Learning’s Interdisciplinary Approach
Children in the United States are falling behind in literacy, math, and science proficiency. Low-quality pre-K education can lead to monetary and societal inequality for life. We’ve created this infographic to demonstrate how Connect4Learning’s interdisciplinary approach to preschool learning can close the education gap.
C4L Processes
Using research-based and classroom-tested foundations for learning, the C4L author team designed six curriculum units that are focused on supporting children's development of ten comprehensive cognitive processes. These core processes are both domain specific and applicable across all four learning domains.
Is C4L Right for Me?
Are you wondering if C4L is the right curriculum for your classroom, school, or program? We think it is! Take a moment to ask yourself the following questions and to consider why C4L is the best choice for the children you serve:
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