Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten
Support your young learners as they develop needed skills to be kindergarten ready. Whether your students are in preschool or are in a program that transitions them into kindergarten, GrapeSEED can help your students develop language skills and improve academic skills!

Preschool and transitional kindergarten students will increase their vocabulary and basic conversation skills, learn shapes, colors, letters and sounds, as well as emergent reading skills through engaging songs, stories and action activities. This foundation not only prepares children for kindergarten but also sets them on a path for lifelong success in communication and learning.
Daily Teacher-Led Lessons
Phonemic Awareness
Children recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken words, which is crucial for reading success.
Phonics

Children will connect sounds with letters, laying the foundation for reading and writing.
Language Development
Children engage in rich, meaningful conversations, songs, and stories that build their confidence in listening, speaking, and understanding language.
Vocabulary
Children will increase vocabulary knowledge enriching their language and helping them communicate effectively in various contexts.
Comprehension
Children actively engage with the materials, developing oral language skills and improving comprehension of both conversations and written stories.
Build a Strong Language Foundation for Kindergarten Readiness
The impact of effective language development on early literacy is transformational. National research in the US shows that at-risk preschool students in classes using GrapeSEED demonstrated significant and accelerated growth in every subtest area compared to their peers. This innovative approach not only enhances their language skills but also enables them to progress out of at-risk status faster than anticipated, setting a strong foundation for their future learning.
The CELF test accounts for the natural occurrence of student growth over time through the use of nationally normed data, whereby normal growth shows as a flat line. The upward slope in figure 1 shows that in every category,
GrapeSEED students improved faster than did their national peers. As a result, GrapeSEED students became able to move out of at-risk status faster than predicted.
Unlocking Potential in Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten
- Prepares Students for Kindergarten: Strong oral language skills lead to better reading readiness and academic success.
- Supports Early Brain Development: Language-rich environments help preschoolers develop cognitive and social-emotional skills.
- Encourages Confident Communication: Interactive lessons help children express themselves clearly and build relationships.
- Engaging & Play-Based: Songs, stories, movement, and interactive activities make learning natural and fun.
How GrapeSEED Helps Preschoolers and Transitional Kindergarteners
Our curriculum is designed to match the way young children learn best—through repetition, play, and meaningful interaction.
- Multi-Sensory Learning: Preschoolers learn through movement, singing, and hands-on activities.
- Predictable & Repetitive Structure: Reinforces vocabulary and sentence patterns for natural acquisition.
- Real-Life Language Exposure: Encourages children to talk and engage in everyday conversations.
- Designed for Early Learners: Simple, engaging lessons fit seamlessly into preschool routines like circle time and small group activities.
- Supports All Learning Styles: Whether a child learns best through listening, seeing, or doing, GrapeSEED meets their needs.
What GrapeSEED Includes
GrapeSEED offers a comprehensive and engaging language development curriculum designed specifically for young learners. Each year, students will explore five theme-based units that introduce and reinforce language skills through a spiral review approach.
Engaging Learning Materials
- Each unit is filled with songs, stories, big books, poems, and action activities that actively engage multilingual learners in developing their language.
- Captivate children with beloved characters, vibrant visuals, and interactive activities that give children an immersive learning experience that sparks curiosity and joy with every lesson.
Teacher-Led Daily Lessons
- Includes a gradual release of responsibility empowering preschoolers and transitional kindergarten students.
- Designed to develop vocabulary and basic conversation skills, learn shapes, colors, letters and sounds, as well as emergent reading skills.
Comprehensive Teacher Support
- Foundation Training is one full day of interactive, practice-based professional development that provides the foundational knowledge and skills to be fully prepared to teach GrapeSEED lessons like a pro!
- Each district will have their very own Professional Learning Specialist and have the opportunity to participate in support sessions at the teacher's convenience.
This is my second year teaching GrapeSEED and I've found it to be so beneficial this year and last year. I've noticed... that they [the children] are using what they've been taught in GrapeSEED--using it throughout the day. For instance, using complete sentences when they speak. So, GrapeSEED has been very beneficial in my Young 5s classroom.
Kristin H.
Young 5's Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore the answers to common questions about GrapeSEED and how it can benefit your preschoolers and transitional kindergarteners.
Is GrapeSEED developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and transitional kindergarteners?
Yes! GrapeSEED is designed for young learners using interactive, multi-modal methods that align with early childhood development.
How does GrapeSEED fit into my daily schedule?
Our engaging lessons integrate easily into circle time, literacy blocks, or transition activities.
What makes GrapeSEED different from other early childhood language programs?
Unlike traditional early childhood curriculums, GrapeSEED focuses on oral language first, helping children develop listening and speaking skills naturally—before they begin formal reading instruction.
How can GrapeSEED set my youngest learners up for success?
GrapeSEED gives your young learners a strong foundation in oral language, academic and emergent reading skills to ensure they're ready for kindergarten and beyond.
