The word “program” in early childhood education refers to “theplanning of the curriculum, which also includes the instructionalpractices, the daily schedule, the routines for caring forchildren, and the recreational activities, such as outdoor play”(Gadikowski, 2013, section 4.1). Early childhood administrators arethe instructional leaders of their schools and oversee the planningof curriculum. For this assignment, you will choose a particularage group (infants, toddlers, or preschoolers) and outline aprogram that is developmentally appropriate.



