CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum

The CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum provides everything your program needs to create and implement weekly lesson plans that support meaningful interactions and playful learning experiences for infant and toddler children.

The digital version of the CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum is now available for free in both English and Spanish.
To access the new curriculum online:

Click this link to go to CLI Engage and then login to your account
Login to CLI Engage and click the button on the dashboard under Activities and Materials

CIRCLE Curriculum Features

Comprehensive planning guidance for children ages 0-6, 6-12, 12-24, and 24-36 months
Multi-tiered supports to subtly guide teachers from foundational to advanced implementation
Flexible weekly overviews to support planning in response to each child’s unique needs, abilities, and interests
Soft-scripting to help implement activities and provide ideas for what to say to children during interactions
Authentic videos of activities in action (available on CLIEngage.org)
Tips and strategies to support children with developmental delays or special needs
Guidance for thoughtfully incorporating children’s cultures and home languages
Full alignment to Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Texas Infant and Toddler Early Learning Guidelines, and Texas Rising Star standards
English and Spanish versions

Click the button below to learn how to purchase print versions of the
CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum!

CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum Training

Prior to watching the video, please download and print the accompanying Interactive Notes.

Module 1: Getting to Know Curriculum Components
Module 1 Video Module 1 Interactive Notes

Module 2: Taking a Closer Look at Plan Your Week and Activities A-Z
Module 2 Video Module 2 Interactive Notes

Module 3: Planning with Core Learning Cycles: 0-36 Months
Module 3 Video Module 3 Interactive Notes

Module 4: Planning with Theme-based Learning Cycles: 12-36 Months
Module 4 Video Module 4 Interactive Notes

Infant and Toddler Classroom Kits in Partnership with Lakeshore Learning™

Created in partnership with Lakeshore Learning™, there are two Infant and Toddler classroom kits available for purchase.

The CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Essentials Kit is packed with a targeted selection of open-ended materials and storybooks to support curriculum activities.
The CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Essentials Plus Kit has all the open-ended materials and storybooks found in the CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Essentials Kit plus many more resources to further support curriculum activities.

The CLI Solutions Group is a part of the Children's Learning Institute

The CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum provides everything your program needs to create and implement weekly lesson plans that support meaningful interactions and playful learning experiences for infant and toddler children.

Click the button below to learn how to purchase print versions of the CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum!

CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum Training

Prior to watching the video, please download and print the accompanying Interactive Notes.

Module 1: Getting to Know Curriculum Components Module 1 Video Module 1 Interactive Notes

Module 2: Taking a Closer Look at Plan Your Week and Activities A-Z Module 2 Video Module 2 Interactive Notes

Module 3: Planning with Core Learning Cycles: 0-36 Months Module 3 Video Module 3 Interactive Notes

Module 4: Planning with Theme-based Learning Cycles: 12-36 Months Module 4 Video Module 4 Interactive Notes