Creative Curriculum
 

• Research-Based Framework: Designed around how children learn best — through hands-on, play-based, and developmentally appropriate experiences.

• Whole-Child Focus: Nurtures social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.

• Interest Areas (Centers): Classrooms are divided into thoughtfully planned areas (blocks, dramatic play, art, science, etc.) to promote exploration and learning through play.

• Teacher-Guided & Child-Initiated Learning: Balances structured lessons with opportunities for children to follow their curiosity.

• Observations & Assessments: Teachers continually observe and assess children’s growth to guide individualized learning paths.

• Family Partnerships: Encourages strong communication and collaboration with families to support learning at home and school.

How Our Reggio Emilia-Inspired Philosophy Enhances Creative Curriculum
 

• Child as Capable & Curious: We view children as strong, capable thinkers — this aligns with Creative Curriculum’s child-initiated approach and takes it further through inquiry-based project work.

• Environment as the Third Teacher: Our classrooms are designed to provoke thought and exploration — blending Reggio Emilia’s aesthetic and intentionality with Creative Curriculum’s functional centers.

• Project-Based Learning: While Creative Curriculum offers structured studies, we expand on these with in-depth, child-driven projects that reflect the interests and questions of the group.

• Collaborative Learning & Expression: Reggio-inspired practices encourage group dialogue, shared problem-solving, and multiple forms of expression — enriching the play-based foundation of Creative Curriculum.

• Documentation & Reflection: We regularly document children’s thinking and learning journeys through photos, quotes, and portfolios, fostering deeper reflection for both children and families.