Learning through discovery.
At our preschool, we use The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, Sixth Edition—a comprehensive, research-based curriculum featuring hands-on, project-based investigations as a pathway to learning.
CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOR PRESCHOOL
A connected approach to early learning
The curriculum brings together structured learning, purposeful play, hands-on experiences, and developmentally appropriate goals. Children explore meaningful topics while building skills across academic, social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
Our approach: Teachers use children’s interests and everyday discoveries to make learning active, engaging, and relevant.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Seven volumes. One whole-child framework.
The Foundation introduces the curriculum’s guiding approach, followed by six practical volumes that support teaching, planning, and assessment.
THE FOUNDATION
Volume 1: The Foundation
The guiding principles and framework behind The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool.
Interest Areas
Thoughtfully designed learning spaces that invite play, choice, and exploration.
Social-Emotional, Physical & Cognitive
Support for relationships, movement, problem-solving, and growing independence.
Language & Literacy
Experiences that build communication, vocabulary, listening, and early literacy.
Mathematics
Hands-on opportunities to explore numbers, patterns, shapes, and measurement.
Science and Technology, Social Studies & the Arts
Integrated learning that helps children investigate their world and express ideas.
Objectives for Development & Learning
Development and learning objectives spanning birth through third grade.
WHY FAMILIES VALUE IT
A curriculum designed for the whole child
Explore the studies, videos, research, and standards information behind the curriculum.
Improves Kindergarten Readiness
Read an independent study exploring the effectiveness of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool.
🔗 Read the StudySee the Whole-Child Approach
Watch how academic learning works alongside social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
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Early childhood development research provides the foundation for The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool.
🔗 Read About Our ResearchAligned to Early Learning Standards
Aligned to early learning guidelines in each state and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, supporting program requirements and individual needs.
COME SEE LEARNING IN ACTION
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