L.E.A.P.

Frog Curriculum
L.E.A.P. Frog
(Lessons Exploring Artists Process)

L.E.A.P. Frog will help accomplish the following :

- Widen students curiosity of self expression through art
- Enhance childrens appreciation of handmade objects and their creators
- Expose students to historical as well as contemporary art forms
- Foster a strong connection between schools and their communities
- Contribute to arts integration with current curriculum
- Assist schools in achieving Vermont State Basic Competencies Requirements
- Supplement arts education within schools to enrich diminishing arts
statewide

programming

- Inspire a common joy of creating art with community members

- Have students gain a greater awareness of their environment both as a source of inspiration
as well as a source of their art materials

 Pilot Class Synopsis List

Each class is structured based on a minimum of 1 hour. Additional time is

always welcome to enforce methods and better understanding of the
processes.
Spinning Sheeps Wool; From Fiber to Fabric

.In this program students will have the personal experience of

spinning sheeps wool into yarn after learning about the history of
wool raising in Vermont. The work and life style of Donna Wilson, a
Frog Hollow Fiber Artist and Sheep farmer, will be highlighted in order
to provide students with an intimate view of what is involved in the
process of making art or clothing from a fiber resource which we
raise here in our state. The introduction to sheep raising in Vermont
will give students a sense of how such crafts are linked to Vermonts
unique history regarding wool production. The exploration of the
work of a Vermont artisan will help to open students minds to the
possibilities with in the fiber arts. Hands on learning of the craft
spinning will help students gain an appreciation of the skills involved
in producing wool objects by hand.

Printmaking

The Printmaking Class will introduce students to

the process of printing with special attention on
printing presses and hand printing. Students will
learn about the development of printing and the
first printing press in America, which is now in
Vermont. They will explore how printing is used
today. The work of a contemporary Vermont
printmaker, Carol MacDonald will be introduced
with a video of her working in her studio. Students
will engage in the process of printmaking, through
a hands on monoprinting project.

Clay Animals: Using the Pinch

Technique
The goals of this class are to expose children to
Lake Champlain as a source for finding and
understanding how clay is formed. In doing this
students will learn about the Abenaki Indians of
Vermont as well as being introduced to the
pinch method of making sculpture.

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the Leap Frog Learning Library draws from

our proprietary scope and sequence of
more than 2,600 skills, informed by the
latest research and Common Core State
Standards, among other studies. Go
beyond math drills to spark creativity and
logic, foster a love of reading and social
understanding, inspire scientific thinking
and much more.

Leap Frog games adapt to each player's

level, personalizing the curriculum to the

child's age or grade, then adjusting
automatically based on their answers. And
unlike in other app libraries, curricular
progress is remembered from game to
game* to keep kids learning and having
fun.

Not all games and apps offer the right

feedback and support. We build hints or

tutorials into every Leap Frog game to
teach children the concepts they need to
progress. Answer feedback ensures
children have plenty of opportunity to
learn, while levels that build on one
another advance the learning.

We don't just entertain; we teach, delight

and inspire. We design our games from the

ground up to create the best possible
experience for children. By involving kid
testers in every detailfrom characters
and gameplay, to levels and challenges
we ensure children will have fun learning
and come back to each game again and
again.

Programs
Toddler Class (18 to 30 months)

Our Leapfrog Toddlers program uses hands-on exploration

and social interaction in safe, engaging surroundings to help
your one to two year old learn about his or her expanding
world. Through the guidance of our early childhood
development professionals, toddlers enjoy learning
experiences that promote their blossoming independence
and social skills, and foster self-confidence. Beyond day
care, our Leapfrog curriculum for toddlers is designed to
adapt to each individual childs age and stage. Experienced
teachers promote emotional, physical, social, and
intellectual development in a fun, engaging environment.

Preschool Class (30 mo. - 3 years)

Our preschool curriculum helps children achieve school

readiness in all areas of academic and social learning. Our
Leapfrog Preschool program is filled with investigation,
exploration, and discovery, where active and enthusiastic
children can refine and expand their skills and knowledge.
Through intentional teaching practices, purposefullydesigned learning environments, and enriched activities,
teachers ensure preschoolers have joyful, appropriate,
and meaningful learning experiences that lead to success
in school and in life. Our Leapfrog curriculum aligns
preschool program goals and practices with families'
expectations of educational excellence, helping young
learners grow into confident students.

Pre-K Class (4-5+ years)

Our Leapfrog Pre-K program advances childrens skills in

core academic areas to ensure school readiness. It helps
children advance skills in core pre-academic areas such as
literacy, math, and science, as well as in other essential
areas such as art, social and emotional well-being, and
health and wellness. Our approach ensures that children
are exposed to a diverse array of learning activities and
that they thrive in all areas of child development, creative
thinking, complex problem solving, empathetic
collaboration, curious investigation, and astute decision
making. Our Leapfrog curriculum prepares children for
kindergarten and beyond, with the skills and confidence
needed for a lifetime of academic success.

Infant Room (6 weeks to 18 months)

Our Leapfrog Infant program provides a warm, welcoming

environment where your baby can grow from a bundle of joy
to a bundle of curiosity. Your baby's primary caregiver is a
nurturing child development professional who is focused on
creating experiences and opportunities that invite exploration
and support the rapid and important development that is
occurring in a child's first year. More than just daycare, at
Leapfrog we are focused on keeping your baby happy,
engaged, and secure. We personalize care for each infant
based on his or her unique schedule, nutritional guidelines,
and any other special attention he/she requires. Warm and
nurturing interactions with caregivers, days spent in a homelike environment for learning, individualized attention and
experiences, and meaningful partnerships with parents are
the cornerstones of our curriculum for infants.