Preschool & Pre-K Curriculum
The Innovation Advantage: Preparing Future-Ready Thinkers, Makers & Leaders
At Young Innovators Schools, we believe preschool is more than preparation for kindergarten—it’s the foundation for a lifetime of innovation, confidence, and purpose.
The Innovation Advantage Curriculum for Preschool and Pre-K blends research-backed developmental goals with the most powerful trends in education—STEAM, project-based learning, social-emotional development, and maker-centered exploration—all supported by a full ecosystem of tools and systems to help educators bring these ideas to life.
Built for the World Children Are Growing Into
We’re preparing children not just for the next grade level—but for the future. That’s why every component of our curriculum is designed to:
- Build independence and agency
- Foster a growth mindset
- Teach problem-solving and collaboration
- Develop strong social-emotional foundations
- Introduce children to real-world concepts through STEAM and design thinking
Our unique CAPE Model™ ensures that every lesson empowers children to think critically, make decisions, reflect, and give back.
The CAPE Model™:
The Innovation Engine Behind Every Lesson
Every unit and lesson plan follows the CAPE learning cycle, designed to reflect how real-world thinkers and creators learn.
Our unique CAPE Model™ ensures that every lesson empowers children to think critically, make decisions, reflect, and give back.
Challenge or Connect
We spark engagement through big questions, emotional connections, or real-world problems. This is where curiosity and empathy begin.
Analyze
Children explore, ask questions, conduct simple research, and begin forming their own ideas about how things work.
We lay the foundation for digital literacy, critical thinking, and exploration in a tech-aware world.
Produce
Through maker-centered learning and entrepreneurial exploration, children design, build, and test their ideas using real tools and open-ended materials.
This is where creativity meets capability.
Evaluate & Give Back
We close each cycle with time to reflect, present, and consider how we can contribute to the world around us.
Children learn that their ideas matter—and their actions can make a difference.
Integrated STEAM and Project-Based Learning
STEAM is not a special activity—it’s part of our daily DNA. From building a working water cycle to designing a solution for a class pet problem, children:
Solve real-world problems
Apply scientific inquiry
Use math, design, and creative thinking
Work in teams and present their solutions
We go beyond memorization and worksheets to offer deep, meaningful learning experiences where children are active participants in their growth.
Whole-Child, Individualized Learning
With built-in progress tracking and teacher tools, our curriculum is personalized to fit each child’s developmental stage and learning style.
- Support for emerging literacy and numeracy
- Focus on executive function, independence, and leadership
- Flexible scaffolding that adapts to children’s strengths, interests, and needs
Enrichment That Inspires Exploration
Your preschoolers will enjoy daily enrichment opportunities that include:
- Visual arts, music, and performance
- Nature play and outdoor discovery
- World languages and cultural appreciation
- Mindfulness, movement, and SEL rituals
These are not extras—they are essential components of the learning experience.
Family Partnerships That Last
We help educators build strong, ongoing connections with families through:
Weekly updates and progress snapshots
Take-home activities to extend learning
Digital tools for easy communication
Invitations for families to participate in CAPE projects and presentations
Built for Real-Classroom Success
Educators are supported with a complete implementation system, including:
Easy-to-follow lesson plans aligned with learning standards and CAPE
Professional development modules for classroom innovation
Planning templates, documentation tools, and coaching guides
Strategies for differentiated instruction and classroom management
Give Your Program the Innovation Advantage
With the Innovation Advantage Curriculum for Preschool & Pre-K, you’re giving children more than academic readiness—you’re preparing them to be:
- Confident creators
- Curious problem-solvers
- Thoughtful collaborators
- Empathetic leaders
- Future-ready innovators
