An introduction to current practices in early childhood education curriculum as related to the total growth and development of young children. Focused on the Anti-Bias Curriculum, play and consideration for sociocultural environment and family partnerships, curriculum alignment with State of Michigan B-K, Pre-K-3rd, NAEYC, Head Start, GSRP, IEP, IFSP and local agencies curriculum models will be utilized for lesson planning. Materials, learning outcomes, guidance, school-family relationships, technology, technology assisted devices, community resources and significant child development research will be explored through developmental learning centers. Twenty-five hours of fieldwork are required in a center based preschool with 3-5 year olds.