Play K & Kindergarten Transition
Making the transition into kindergarten a smooth one for children and families was one of the main goals of Cruise Libraries! The Play K curriculum, launched during the second year of the Cruise into Kindergarten initiative, is currently being used successfully in libraries across the state to provide early learning experiences for children and families. It has been modified and adapted from its original form by many libraries to best fit their needs and the needs of their communities. You can access the curriculum components online (see below).
In addition to the original curriculum documents, each of the eight playscapes has been revised for 2021 (see below) to include one more programming option: virtual! At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, a webinar was developed and delivered on virtual programming with Play K to provide ideas and guidance on how to adapt the delivery of Play K to the new virtual landscape. Since virtual programming is not likely to go away in the foreseeable future, the curriculum has now been updated to include this option. We hope this addition allows everyone with Play K to be able to utilize the materials and resources in ways that best meet their needs and the needs of their communities.
Play K Curriculum Introduction
Playscape One – All Aboard Curriculum
Playscape One – All Aboard 2021 Curriculum
Playscape One Take-Home Activity Sheet
Playscape Two – A Home For Me & a Home For You Curriculum
Playscape Two – A Home For Me & A Home For You 2021 Curriculum
Playscape Two Take-Home Activity Sheet
Playscape Three – Let’s Go Shopping Curriculum
Playscape Three – Let’s Go Shopping 2021 Curriculum
Playscape Three Take-Home Activity Sheet
Playscape Four – All Around Town Curriculum
Playscape Four – All Around Town 2021 Curriculum
Playscape Four Take-Home Activity Sheet
Playscape Five – Amazing Animals – Pets Curriculum
Playscape Five – Amazing Animals – Pets 2021 Curriculum
Playscape Five Take-Home Activity Sheet
Playscape Six – My Colorful World Curriculum
Playscape Six – My Colorful World 2021 Curriculum
Playscape Six Take-Home Activity Sheet
Playscape Seven – Sets and Patterns All Around Curriculum
Playscape Seven – Sets and Patterns All Around 2021 Curriculum
Playscape Seven Take-Home Activity Sheet
Playscape Eight – Eating Healthy, Growing Strong Curriculum
Playscape Eight – Eating Healthy, Growing Strong 2021 Curriculum
Playscape Eight – Eat a Rainbow Chart
Playscape Eight Take-Home Activity Sheet
Play K Themed Cutting Practice
Seven Ways to Use the Basic Kit
Play K Parent/Caregiver Feedback Survey Postcard
Cruise into Kindergarten Activity Cards!
These cards are designed for parents and caregivers to provide engaging learning activities that can be done with simple materials found around the home. Recommended books related to the learning activities and a rhyming fingerplay are included on each card. Sharing these books and activities will help make for a smooth transition into kindergarten!
Cruise into Kindergarten Activity Cards Download
10 Ways to Use The Cruise into Kindergarten Activity Cards
The Cruise into Kindergarten Online Game for parents and caregivers has relaunched in 2021! It continues to feature links to age-appropriate sites and activities for children and adults to explore together, as well as tips and guidelines for media use.