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WINGS: The Ideal Curriculum for Children in Preschool is an active and interactive learning plan for effectively organizing and implementing developmentally and culturally appropriate practices based on the interests, needs and skill levels of children from birth to age 5.
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.
About The Author
Bisa Batten Lewis, Ed.D. is the author of numerous articles, chapters in college-level textbooks, and children’s books. Her diverse experience in the early childhood field has taught her the importance of providing practical curriculum and training materials that outline the most appropriate strategies for engaging children in learning. She has developed curriculum, handbooks, training materials, and storybooks for early childhood programs.
Currently serving on the ECE Faculty at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Lewis is a diversely experienced and highly respected ECE authority. Having supervised multiple child development centers and lab schools, provided education for learners from preschool to the university level, and lead programs from state licensure to national accreditation, Lewis offers realistic methods of implementing quality preschool curriculum. Professing as a life goal to advocate for children, Lewis is actively committed to upgrading the quality of early learning settings around the world and continues to serve on numerous education and youth advocacy boards, leadership councils, and advisory committees.
Lewis earned the Doctor of Education Degree in Adult Education at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA and the Bachelor of Science and Master of Education Degrees in Early Childhood Education at Albany State University in Albany, GA.
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