cultural responsiveness

Exploring HIPPY Curriculum: Empowering Parents for Learning

Understanding the HIPPY Approach

The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) curriculum is more than just an educational program; it’s a transformative approach to early childhood education. Developed in the 1960s by Dr. Avima D. Lombard in Israel, HIPPY aims to empower parents as primary educators, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to support their children’s learning and development at home.

Empowering Parents as Educators

At the heart of the HIPPY curriculum lies the belief that parents are their child’s first and most influential teachers. By engaging parents in their