Pathway to Pre-K: A Special Education Preschool Curriculum That Actually Works
After ten years as a special education preschool teacher, I realized something important: there was no curriculum that truly worked for my students with diverse needs. I constantly found myself piecing together materials from various programs just to create something that felt appropriate for my class. So, I decided to build something better.
Introducing Pathway to Pre-K—a one-of-a-kind, research-based curriculum designed specifically for preschool special education classrooms. Whether you teach in a self-contained ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) setting or work with students who need highly individualized support, this curriculum is built for you.
What is Pathway to Pre-K?
Pathway to Pre-Kis a comprehensive, themed curriculum that makes lesson planning easier while keeping your students engaged, supported, and learning at their level. Each month features two thematic units centered around classic children’s books—ideal for building familiarity and expanding language.
Each unit runs for two weeks, giving you time to repeat, reinforce, and differentiate. The themes are intentionally broad, so you can easily substitute your favorite books without disrupting the flow of instruction.
🔎 Looking for book titles? You’ll notice some are missing from the curriculum matrix. That’s because Pathway to Pre-K is still expanding! We have exciting plans ahead but chose to leave future book titles blank for now to avoid confusion.
What’s Included in Each Unit?
Pathway to Pre-K includes everything you need to run a fun, structured, and developmentally appropriate classroom. Every resource is created with accessibility and differentiation in mind.
🖥️ Digital Slides (PowerPoint + Google Slides Compatible)
An implementation guide with suggestions for differentiation
Alignment with Early Head Start and most Early Childhood State Standards
📄 Need alignment documentation? Check out our Early Head StartStandards Alignment Guidehere .
➕ Perfect for Supplementing the Creative Curriculum
Already using The Creative Curriculum? Pathway to Pre-K can be seamlessly integrated as a supplemental resource to provide more hands-on, visual, and adapted materials specifically designed for special education preschool learners. Whether you’re looking for additional book-based units, visual supports, or accessible crafts and activities, Pathway to Pre-K fills the gaps by offering ready-to-use resources that reinforce core concepts in a way that’s developmentally appropriate for students with IEPs and diverse learning needs. Check out the alignment guide below.
Why It Works in ECSE Classrooms
Pathway to Pre-K was designed by a special education preschool teacher, for special education preschool teachers. It supports:
Visual learners
AAC Users
Multisensory learners
Students working on pre-academic skills (errorless)
Whether you’re teaching in a public school, private setting, or therapeutic classroom, Pathway to Pre-K helps you deliver meaningful instruction with confidence.
Ready to Transform Your Classroom?
If you’re tired of searching for a curriculum that fits your students’ needs,Pathway to Pre-K is here for you. Say goodbye to hours of piecing together random resources and hello to a full year of engaging, differentiated, and developmentally appropriate content.
Start your journey with Pathway to Pre-K today—and create a classroom where every student can learn, thrive, and grow.
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