Our Early Childhood Program uses The Creative Curriculum for Preschool.

The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is an

award-winning curriculum for preschool success. Using exploration and discovery as a way of learning, The Creative
Curriculum for Preschool enables children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills. The
Creative Curriculum for Preschool is based on 38 objectives for development/learning and offers daily opportunities to
individualize instruction so teachers meet the needs of every type of learner. The Units of Study are themes presented
throughout the school year to enhance learning while encompassing all 38 objectives. Units of Study are aligned with
Illinois Early Learning and Development standards and are embedded within the Framework and Interest Areas.

The two features that distinguish The Creative Curriculum from other approaches are the Framework and the Interest Areas.

The Framework (5 components): The Interest Areas (11)
-How Children Develop and Learn Blocks
-The Learning Environment Dramatic Play
-What Children Learn Toys & Games
-The Teachers Role Art
-The Familys Role Library
Discovery
Sand & Water (Sensory Materials)
Music & Movement
Cooking
Computers
Outdoors