This curriculum guide was designed to assist teachers in implementing an effective multigrade kindergarten-one program of instruction. The philosophy and goals of early childhood education are presented and the K-one program is described including the selection of pupils, suggested K-one groupings, and enrollment and attendance. The other areas covered in the guide are: (1) communication with parents, (2) beginning the program, (3) suggested daily schedules, (4) curriculum content, materials, and grouping, (5) the afternoon program for first grade, (6) parents, volunteers, and paraprofessionals and (8) evaluation and pupil placement. A list of basic materials needed for the program and a list of instructional materials organized by subject area are included. (JMB)