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About Us
Welcome to WINGS!
At WINGS Curriculum, we believe every child is born to soar. Our play-based learning system transforms early education for children from infancy through age five. We give early childhood educators the tools they need to inspire young minds every single day.
We shape every lesson plan around five core concepts:
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Wonder: We spark curiosity through hands-on discovery.
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Interests: We build lessons around what excites children.
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Needs: We support the unique traits of every learner.
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Goals: We aim for big milestones in early development.
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Skills: We teach the tools needed for school success.
The Story of the Bumblebee
It was “known” for many years that the bumblebee couldn’t fly. It had been mathematically “proven” by scientists that its wings were too small and its body was too large. According to the laws of physics and aerodynamics, it was impossible for the bumblebee to fly.
One problem emerged refuting this scientific proof — the bumblebee was indisputably flying! Fortunately, no one had told the bumblebee that it was doing the impossible; therefore, it just kept on flying! Years later, around the mid 1970s, scientists announced that they had proven that the bumblebee could fly after all.
Thank goodness we didn’t tell the bumblebee. Had it known that it was impossible for it to fly, it might have never tried. If it had never tried, the experts would have been proven right!
The WINGS Curriculum Philosophy
While motivational speakers, coaches, and mentors often reference “The Story of the Bumblebee” to encourage adults to do what seems to be the impossible, WINGS places the story at its core to constantly remind early childhood educators that EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN. It’s the job of the teachers to mix the right ingredients to encourage learning to happen. Ergo, teachers help children to take flight.
Built on Trusted National Standards & Kindergarten Readiness
You can teach with absolute confidence using WINGS. Our learning goals and assessment tools match the high bars set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Running a federal program? WINGS aligns seamlessly with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Early Head Start requirements. We bridge the gap between playful discovery and classroom readiness.
We know that local standards matter most to your classroom. This is why our learning experiences are carefully coded to align with state early learning guidelines. WINGS is proudly validated by state agencies, such as Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). By connecting our skills to Common Core State Standards, we ensure a smooth, confident transition to elementary school. With WINGS, you are not just teaching; you are preparing children to fly.
Our Leader
Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis, affectionately known as Dr. Bisa, is Founder and Managing Partner of Ideal Early Learning, LLC - the owner and creator of WINGS Curriculum. She is a published author of education and parenting articles, college textbooks, children’s books and music. Working as an educator and administrator for over 25 years from preschools and Head Start to Teacher Education at the university level, Dr. Bisa is a diversely experienced education authority and renowned public speaker.
Dr. Bisa earned Doctor of Education and Master of Education degrees in Adult Education at the University of Georgia and Master of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees in Early Childhood Education at Albany State University.
Professing as a life goal to advocate for children, she is actively committed to upgrading the quality of education settings around the world. Dr. Bisa’s mantra is: “Die empty; the cemetery has no use for your potential.”
