Our Curriculum
At Teaching World, we believe that every child deserves an education out of this world, a learning experience that inspires curiosity, builds confidence, strengthens academic foundations, and nurtures the whole child. Our curriculum is uniquely designed for each classroom, combining research-based instruction, hands-on learning, and our signature space-themed approach that helps students feel like they are on a mission of discovery every single day.
Guided by Idaho Early Learning Standards and best practices recognized by the NAEYC, our curriculum is tailored to meet developmental milestones while giving your child a joyful, structured, and meaningful learning experience that prepares them for long-term success.
Why Early Education Matters
Early education matters for families in Nampa, ID because it lays the foundation for a child’s lifelong success. In the early years, the brain develops faster than at any other stage, making high-quality early learning essential for building strong language, social, emotional, and academic skills. With Kindergarten expectations increasing across Idaho, children who attend a structured early education program enter school more confident, prepared, and ready to thrive.
Early education also helps children build friendships, learn routines, practice problem-solving, and communicate effectively; skills that make the transition into elementary school smoother and less stressful. For parents, it provides peace of mind knowing their child is in a safe, nurturing environment that supports growth, curiosity, and emotional well-being. Research shows that children who attend strong early learning programs perform better academically for years to come.
For Nampa families, early education isn’t just valuable, it’s essential. It gives children a strong start, builds independence, and opens the door to education out of this world from the very beginning.
Our Hours
We empower your kids to think smarter and sharper
CURRICULUM OUT OF
THIS WORLD.
At Teaching World, we believe every child deserves a safe, structured, and joyful place to learn and grow. Our philosophy blends safety, structure, and fun to create an environment where curiosity thrives and every child feels seen, valued, and inspired.
As a licensed childcare center in Nampa, ID, we are committed to nurturing young minds through intentional play, guided discovery, and foundational academics. Families across Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, Middleton, and Kuna trust Teaching World as their partner in early childhood education, because we treat every child like family.
Sensory-Focused Learning
Play-Based Learning
Thematic Learning Adverntures
Academic Enrichment
Sources We Align With
Shooting Stars – Infant Program
(0–12 months)
Building Trust, Security & Early Curiosity
Our Shooting Stars curriculum is anchored in the most essential developmental foundation: trust. Infants learn best in relationships, and our caregivers provide responsive, nurturing, one-on-one attention that promotes emotional security and healthy attachment.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Sensory exploration (textures, lights, sounds)
- Baby sign language
- Language exposure through literature and song
- Tummy time + core strength development
- Outdoor strolls + nature observation
- Secure, predictable routines
Every moment in the Shooting Stars classroom is intentional and gentle, setting the stage for education out of this world beginning on day one.
Mini Martians – Toddler Program
(1-year-olds)
Autonomy, Movement & Discovery
As toddlers discover their independence, our curriculum focuses on intentional exploration and language explosion. Children in the Mini Martians room thrive on structured, meaningful play.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Music & movement
- Early vocabulary building
- Sensory bins + hands-on investigation
- Literature exploration
- Gross motor development through climbing, balancing, and outdoor play
- Simple problem-solving and introduction to classroom routines
This classroom provides the perfect launchpad for growing toddlers who are ready for education out of this world.
Golden Galaxies – Toddler Program
(2-year-olds)
Initiative, Expression & Early Skill Building
At this age, children crave independence and opportunities to do things “all by myself.” Our curriculum is built around initiative, emotional expression, and structured choice.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Expressive language and communication skills
- Dramatic play + imaginative scenarios
- Early counting, matching, and sorting
- Art, sensory play, and beginner STEM concepts
- Social skills: sharing, turn-taking, group participation
- Potty training support
Golden Galaxies students begin to understand themselves as learners, igniting early confidence and education out of this world.
Playful Planets – Preschool Readiness
(2.5-3 year-olds)
Readiness, Routines & Foundational Academics
Children in Playful Planets participate in an exciting bridge curriculum between toddlerhood and structured preschool. With gentle academic exposure, we prepare students for more advanced learning.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Beginning phonemic awareness
- Name recognition + early writing strokes
- Intro to numbers, shapes, and patterns
- Sensory science + observation skills
- Relationship building + emotional regulation
- Themed units that expand world knowledge
The Playful Planets classroom sets children up for education out of this world in Preschool and beyond.
Preschool
(3 year-olds)
Emerging Academics & Social-Emotional Growth
Our Preschool curriculum introduces children to academic structure while keeping learning joyful and hands-on. At age three, students develop the confidence and readiness skills needed for Pre-K.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Phonemic awareness, letter exposure, and early literacy
- Counting, patterning, and number recognition
- Fine motor strengthening (scissors, tracing, drawing)
- Music, art, dramatic play
- Group routines + cooperative learning
- Monthly learning themes grounded in science, nature, culture, and math
Preschool lays the groundwork for education out of this world, helping students become eager, confident learners.
Pre-Kindergarten & Pre-K PLUS
(4 year-olds)
Kindergarten Readiness With Academic Purpose & Joy
Our Pre-K curriculum is designed to prepare children for a smooth transition into Kindergarten. Every lesson is aligned with early elementary learning standards.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Phonics, letter formation, sentence-building
- Story sequencing and early comprehension
- Numeracy: addition, subtraction, greater/less than
- Science experiments + STEM challenges
- Social studies + community awareness
- Writing practice + name mastery
- Leadership skills, independence & responsibility
Pre-K PLUS provides extended academic enrichment for families wanting an additional boost before Kindergarten.
This is where students truly experience education out of this world, and become fully Kindergarten-ready.
Amazing Astronauts – Pre-K/Kindergarten Prep
(4-5 year-olds)
Advanced Pre-K & Young 5s Academic Strengthening
Students in Amazing Astronauts dive into advanced academics, confident expression, and readiness for elementary structure.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Reading readiness + emergent fluency
- Problem solving + logical reasoning
- Writing sentences, journal pages, and story building
- Math foundations aligned with Idaho Kindergarten standards
- Science labs, STEM units, and project-based learning
- Independence, responsibility, classroom etiquette
This classroom is designed to help students soar into Kindergarten with an education out of this world foundation.
Kindergarten
(Age 5 by September 1)
Foundational Academics Aligned With Idaho Standards
Teaching World’s Kindergarten class delivers a private-school level learning experience in a warm, small-class environment. With a four-day school week (Mon–Thurs), children receive individualized instruction that builds mastery across all subjects.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Reading, phonics, literacy, fluency
- Writing sentences, stories, and journal entries
- Addition, subtraction, measurement, time, early geometry
- Science investigations and social studies units
- Emotional development + communication skills
- Fine motor development for writing stamina
Our Kindergarteners graduate fully prepared for first grade, with confidence, enthusiasm, and an education out of this world.