Capacity First™ is a developmental reasoning framework that helps educators move from what they observe to a testable hypothesis, matched support, documented learning, and an informed next step.

Maya is deeply engaged in building with blocks.

A cleanup warning is given.

When cleanup begins, Maya knocks down her tower and leaves the area.
Over time, Educore Prep begins to identify patterns in Maya’s response to transitions. Maya may experience difficulty disengaging attention from her current activity and reorganizing herself for what comes next.
Keep what works.
Adjust what does not.
Try something different when needed.
Fade support as independence grows.
What one educator learns about a child should not disappear when the moment ends.
Educore Prep is designed to help turn observations, working hypotheses, supports, and child responses into usable knowledge that can inform:
Teachers • Routines • Classrooms • Families • Specialists
Explore the research that informs Capacity First™.
Interested in exploring how Capacity First™ could support your educators and children?
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