Who is HighReach Learning and how long have they been in business?
HighReach Learning is an early childhood publishing company. We create and publish developmentally appropriate curriculum materials for children 12 months through 5 years of age and teaching resources for children 3 months through 14 years of age. HighReach Learning has been in business since 1986.

What philosophy are your curriculum programs based upon?
Children learn in the real world, with real things and real people. HighReach Learning's curriculum programs are based on a whole-child philosophy. By teaching to the whole child through social interaction, play, and family involvement, and opportunities to experiment and explore, children become competent learners: ready, eager, and able. We create materials that address all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Concept Webs are used to outline one central topic and four main topics, providing an idea for avenues of exploration and becoming a starting place for thinking about what children may already know or are interested in learning. Every year our curriculum programs are rewritten to meet the changing needs of children, and to keep the material fresh and up-to-date and taking into account state and national early childhood learning standards.

What is the HighReach Learning Curriculum System?
We have developed a solution to assist in creating an optimal learning environment. The HighReach Learning System includes our philosophy and curricular approach, curriculum and resource materials, assessment, and professional development. The system is designed to help educators meet the needs of the whole child. Click here to view the HighReach Learning Curriculum System in detail.

What are the HighReach Learning Zones?
The HighReach Learning Zones are a unique way of thinking about more than one kind of learning at a time. They are woven into every experience to allow focus on multiple learning opportunities in one lesson. For example, exploring the properties of water may include science, language, and social development all at the same time. The focus on interacting with real things and people using the Learning Zones enriches each experience for children. The Learning Zones are:

1. Background Knowledge: Children build understanding, concepts, and language by starting with what they already know or have experienced. This zone focuses on making connections between new and prior learning.
2. Social Interaction & Self-Regulation: The ability to interact well and self-monitor is the "heart" of this zone. Working out problems in social situations and taking the point of view of another are a few ways these skills are encouraged.
3. Powerful Thinking: Math, science, and technology ideas have great potential for aha ("light bulb") moments! Build connections in thinking by focusing on wonder, curiosity, and observing how the world works.
4. Using Words & Symbols: This zone focuses on communicating and understanding through words, actions, and print. Encourage multiple ways of expression to create expert talkers and thinkers!
5. Using Your Body: When children use their bodies to support ideas (e.g., clapping sounds or stomping a rhythm), the mind and body are working together. The more children can make their minds and bodies work together, the stronger the learning, and bodies will be healthier too!

What are Family Fun Links?
Communicating with families is critical for the children to achieve their full potential. Family Fun Links are a unique, easy-to-do set of experiences that may start in the classroom, continue at home, and return to the classroom. In this way, families and teachers join together to provide a full range of cultural and learning perspectives for children. Family Fun Links include:

• Connecting with Families Pages: Build connections between home and school with these fun, interactive pages.
• Family Conversation Cards: Encourage conversations between the children and their families to build connections and language skills.
• Relating to...Family Poster: Supports social skills and emotional development through discussion and conversation.
• Let's Talk About...Poster: Use this poster to begin rich conversations between families and children.
• Move with Me Family Poster: A great activity and conversation starter!
• Children's Storybook: A valuable resource for children's learning and development while building language and vocabulary skills.

How much time does the curriculum take each day?
The amount of time you spend will vary with the specific age-appropriate curriculum you select. Most are written so they can be used either in a half-day or full-day setting.

I teach a mixed-age group with 2-5 year olds. Do you have a curriculum that will meet the needs of these children?
Yes! Our Curriculum for Threes is designed to be a good, strong preschool program. It covers basic skills such as colors, numbers, and shapes. The experiences in this particular program are designed to be easily adaptable for younger and older children.

Many of the other curricula on the market contain all the materials I need, such as cotton balls, crafts sticks, etc. Does your curriculum contain all of these materials?
At HighReach Learning, we have determined that it is more economical for you to purchase such materials than it would be for us to include them. Therefore, you will not find these types of "craft" materials included in your monthly program. However, you will find that our curriculum includes more teaching materials such as colorful wall displays, story props, and easy-to-use classroom games. Also, all of the materials you need for each child are available for the number of children for which you order; there is no copying required.

How will I know which additional materials I need to gather or purchase every month?
Every learning experience includes a Materials and Preparations section. There is also a comprehensive Things to Collect list on the inside cover of every learning experiences booklet which details materials you may need to purchase or collect. Based on the activities you wish to implement, you may or may not need all of the materials listed, and alternate items may be substituted at your discretion.

How is your curriculum set up – weekly, monthly, yearly?
HighReach Learning creates monthly, topic-based curriculum programs. Each month is designed around a topic, with related concepts and skills integrated throughout every learning experience. You may choose to have the curriculum sent to you each month during the school year or on a month-by-month basis. We also have summer curriculum programs that help reinforce the skills and concepts learned throughout the year.


Can I order for just one month?
Of course you can! You don’t sign any long-term contracts. You decide what months you would like to use the programs, and how long during the year you’d like to continue the programs.

Do I pay for the whole year at once?
No. If you are a new customer, we ask that you pay in advance for your first month’s order only, either by credit card or COD. After your first month, we will send you an invoice by mail, fax, or email. Or, you may choose to have your credit card billed each month, and not have to worry about mailing in a check every month.

After I place my order, how long until I receive it?
We ship our programs 30 days in advance of the month you’ll need it. For example, we will ship our September curriculum beginning August 1. If you place your order in the middle of or at the end of the month, you can expect to receive your program within 14 days of placing your order.

If the number of children I teach changes during the year, can I change the number I order for? Can I change the curriculum during the year?
Yes! You may change both the order size and type of curriculum program during the year if you need. All you have to do is call 1-800-729-9988 and one of our customer service representatives will be more than happy to make any changes to your order.

If I call during the month of September to place an order for the month of September, is it too late?
Of course not. You may call at anytime during the month to place an order for the current month.

Can I cancel my order at any time?
Yes you can. For any reason, you may call our customer service department to cancel your order. Because you are not tied into a long-term contract, you may cancel at any time.

What kind of guarantee and refund policy do you offer?
If you are not completely satisfied with our curriculum programs, you may return any of our products within ten days of receipt and you are only responsible for the original and return shipping costs. Also, we have a procedure for returning unused, current program materials. Our customer service representatives will gladly help you with that procedure.