CREATIVE CURRICULUM
The Creative Curriculum balances both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children’s learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. This curricula applies the latest theory and research on best practices in teaching and learning and the content standards developed by states and professional organizations. While keeping the original environmentally-based approach it clearly defines the teacher’s vital role in connecting content, teaching, and learning for preschool children. It features goals and objectives linked directly to our valid and reliable assessment instrument.
Our curriculum focuses on all areas of child development:
15 Months-2 Years Olds
At this age, children are making strides verbally and socially. They begin to test their independence, influence and control. Our program allows them to explore, engage and enjoy the independence they crave. We provide nurturing guidance with age appropriate activities to improve coordination and increase verbal and problem solving skills. In addition, our classroom introduces children to dramatic play, creative arts, language development and sensory exploration. We also focus on the development of self-confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning. We give our children plenty of opportunity to explore and play in a safe, secure, yet stimulating environment. Our weekly lesson plans encourage participation and fun. In addition, our teachers get to know each child to learn his or her strengths and needs. They use this knowledge to choose the age-appropriate, engaging activities and experiences that will start toddlers on the path to lifelong learning. A daily report is given to update you on curriculum, mealtime, nap-time, toilet training and other daily activities. Our goal is to give your toddler a balance of nurture, play and learning throughout their day.
Our 15 Month- 2yr Old Program Curriculum:
Our creative curriculum toddler program is the foundation of our classroom environment and lesson plan activities. Interactive learning games successfully promote early childhood learning through play and intentional teaching moments through daily activities.
2-Year Olds
At this age, children are filled with energy, independence and curiosity. Their language skills have increased and their vocabulary continues to grow dramatically. They are undergoing rapid development in many areas and eager for attention to help them learn and understand basic things about the world around them. Our program emphasizes language development to help children to strengthen and increase vocabulary and develop character. Children will have group activities to complement your child’s developmental growth, by practicing social skills, such as cooperation, sharing and taking turns. Our classrooms focus on dramatic play, creative arts, language development and sensory exploration. Daily activities include: pretend play, learning games and hands-on activities in both large and small group activities. Our teachers will work to foster your child’s independence, self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. We give them the tools and guidance to explore and learn within a comfortable, secure environment.
Our 2 Year Old Program Curriculum:
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool prioritizes exploration and discovery as a way of learning. It enables children to develop confidence, creativity and lifelong critical thinking skills. In addition, creative curriculum lessons offer daily opportunities to individualize instruction, helping teachers meet the needs of every type of learner and addresses all the important areas of learning, from social-emotional and math to technology and the arts, and incorporates them throughout every part of every day.
3-Year Olds
At this age, children are highly impressionable. They are like sponges soaking up the knowledge of the world around them. They continue to improve their coordination, learn complex games and begin to interact more with their friends. A typical day in the classroom, children will enjoy table-top manipulatives, puzzles, blocks, dramatic play and a morning visit to “Circle Time,” where teachers and students practice conversation and listening, rhymes and rhythms and short stories. Throughout a fun-filled, active day children will work on building academic skills and have plenty of opportunities to explore our learning centers so they can learn through play. This type of play promotes independence, encourages decision-making, increases self-confidence and develops social skills. When working in groups, children are encouraged to explore and discover, work together and celebrate each day’s achievements.
In addition to learning centers, your child will engage in various hands-on activities that will encourage them to explore, inquire and discover solutions. Our program gives them the guidance and the tools they need to explore and learn in a comfortable, safe and secure environment.
Our 3 Year Old Curriculum Program:
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool prioritizes exploration and discovery as a way of learning. It enables children to develop confidence, creativity and lifelong critical thinking skills. In addition, creative curriculum lessons offer daily opportunities to individualize instruction, helping teachers meet the needs of every type of learner and addresses all the important areas of learning, from social-emotional and math to technology and the arts, and incorporates them throughout every part of every day.
4 & 5-Year Olds
At this stage, learning becomes even more exciting for your child because they are preparing to move into kindergarten. Our program will help make the transition smoother by helping children become more familiar with an organized environment. For example, one of the biggest transitions for children is the whole class instruction concept. To get them ready, we will conduct full group activities that will be similar to their experiences in kindergarten. We will focus on group play to develop social skills needed for elementary school, such as listening, sharing, asking questions, following directions and cooperating with others.
Our program will help children develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they will need to succeed in kindergarten and school. We work with your child on recognizing shapes, colors, motor skills and following instructions. In addition, we continue to build on their language development through learning activities to introduce letters, words and sounds. We will increase their math skills by recognizing numbers, counting and introducing basic addition and subtraction concepts with hands-on activities. We provide a safe, secure environment where children can learn through exploration, discovery and hands-on activities as they prepare for their exciting entrance into kindergarten. Our teachers provide assessments every three months throughout the school year to keep parents informed on their child’s progress.
Our 4yr Old And 5 Yr Old Curriculum Program:
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool uses exploration and discovery as a way of learning. Creative Curriculum enables children to develop confidence, creativity and lifelong critical thinking skills. In addition, Creative Curriculum lessons offer daily opportunities to individualize instruction, helping teachers meet the needs of every type of learner and addresses all the important areas of learning, from social-emotional and math to technology and the arts, and incorporates them throughout every part of every day. Creative Curriculum is based on 38 objectives for development and learning, which are fully aligned with the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework as well as early learning standards for every state.