How do we keep IEP progress moving when the sun is out and the “school brain” wants a break? TeachTown’s 4-week ESY 2026 ensures our students maintain their hard-earned progress on IEP goals through standards-based instruction and immersive, theme-based discovery in both enCORE and Launch for PreK.
We aren’t just reading books; students are getting the VIP tour of how the world works. We’ve taken the same standards-based, adapted curriculum your students love, enCORE, and fueled it with a summer-long investigation into different industries. We’re blending ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies into an immersive, hands-on experience that brings real-world roles to life.
Best of all, enCORE ESY launches April 24, 2026, and is included with your enCORE and Launch for PreK license and remains active for the duration of your subscription, giving educators flexibility and long-term access.
Through specific learning experiences, students will embark on an exploration of industry themes and the professional demands of different sectors. You can follow the structured 4-week schedule as outlined or adjust the order to fit your students’ needs, making the curriculum flexible and adaptable to any timeline.
Industry Deep Dives:
Week 1 (Food Service): From Host to Chef, sensory learning that sizzles.
Week 2 (Retail): Mastering the “art of the aisle,” social skills and organization.
Week 3 (Movies): Lights, Camera, Action! Exploring directors, animators, and (everyone’s favorite) the concessions stand.
Week 4 (Manufacturing): For the builders and the “how-does-it-work” kids, forklifts and quality control.
Routines and consistency are important for all children, but especially so for our littlest learners! We are keeping things familiar, playful, and purposeful for our young explorers with Launch for PreK ESY to mirror the classroom rhythms of the traditional school year. Launch for PreK ESY provides a seamless extension of the routines and structures teachers already know and love, including continued access to activity-based lesson plans in Hello Circle, Story Time, Fine Motor and Art, and Goodbye Circle.
Built to support progress monitoring on IEP goals, kindergarten readiness skill application, and generalization, Launch for PreK ESY ensures continuity while keeping learning playful, purposeful, and rooted in best practices for early learners.
Plus, you can support your younger learners with Family Theme Letters (available in English & Spanish) which invite families to learn more about student activities as they participate in ESY. To streamline preparation, the ESY curriculum easily integrates with Launch for PreK materials through resources like Center Guides, Circle Time lesson plans, and Fine Motor activities.
Launch for PreK ESY is included with your existing license and remains accessible throughout your subscription – giving you both flexibility to prepare in advance and long-term value.
Whether you’re teaching ESY in June, July, or August, Launch for PreK ESY is ready to support you and your students every step of the way.
This year, students will embark exploring themes all around their town and what each of those locations entail with specific learning experiences. You can follow the structured 4-week schedule as outlined or adjust the order to fit your students’ needs, making the curriculum flexible and adaptable to any timeline.
The Destinations:
Week 1 Transportation: Safety and the five senses
Week 2 Restaurants: The “how-to” of dining out
Week 3 Play: The social-emotional magic of taking turns
Week 4 Movie Theaters: A sensory-rich trip to the cinema
Already an enCORE user? You’ll find ESY 2026 included in your license with unlimited access—no expiration!
To locate ESY 2026:
1. Log into your TeachTown account
2. Navigate to the Curriculum tab
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Units tab to find ESY 2026: Behind the Scenes for enCORE or All Around Town for Launch for PreK
4. Select Week 1or choose your own adventure to access lesson plans, resources, and interactive technology lessons by subject area
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