The Virginia standards for Pre-K learning were created by the Virginia Department of Education to provide educators with detailed information on skills and knowledge that are essential to the preschool aged child. Based on scientific research, these standards align with Virginia's Kindergarten Standards of Learning.
Virginia's preschool learning standards provide a basis for curriculum development and classroom instruction, creating a foundation for best practice and optimum child development.
Virginia breaks up the learning standards into "Foundation Blocks". These blocks include literacy, mathematics, science, history/social science and physical/motor development.
The standards can be used to not only assist preschool teachers in creating and implementing lessons, but also provide a list of helpful terms and resources.