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Curriculum

A whole-child curriculum that grows with your learner.

Eight intentional pillars work together to prepare children for kindergarten and a lifetime of curiosity.

Play-Based Learning

Hands-on, child-led play builds the strongest neural connections in early childhood.

Early Literacy

Daily read-alouds, phonics games, and writing centers grow confident readers.

STEM Exploration

Age-right experiments, building, and curiosity-driven discovery.

Hands-On Discovery

Sensory bins, nature study, and project work that bring concepts to life.

Social-Emotional Development

Naming feelings, practicing kindness, and building friendships.

Fine & Gross Motor

Yoga, climbing, drawing, and crafting strengthen growing bodies.

kindergarten Readiness

Letters, numbers, focus, and independence without losing the joy.

Structured Routines

Predictable rhythms give children the safety to take learning risks.

A Day at NexGen

A predictable rhythm full of wonder.

A sample preschool day adapted by classroom and age.

8:00

Arrival & free choice centers​

8:45

Morning meeting & calendar​

9:15

Literacy block & read-aloud​

10:00

Outdoor play / gross motor​

11:00

STEM or art project​

12:00

Lunch & quiet conversation​

12:45

Rest time / quiet reading​

2:30

Snack & social-emotional circle​

3:00

Music, movement, or sensory play​

4:30

Family-style learning centers

Children Painting Together

See our curriculum in action.

Book a tour and observe a real classroom day.

Nurturing curious, confident, capable learners across the Washington, DC and Maryland area ages 6 weeks through 5 years.

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1629 K Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006

(202) 555-0142

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