Curriculum

The Creative Curriculum

The Creative Curriculum is a research-based curriculum that is aligned to the New Jersey Birth to Three Standards and the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. These standards address the five domains of learning and development which are social/emotional development, approach to learning, language development and communication, cognitive development, and physical and motor development. Along with a foundation of research-based instruction, our curriculum includes the implementation of high-quality resources that build off children’s individualism in natural curiosity to promote hands-on investigative learning.

The Creative Curriculum supports teachers in implementing hands on and an experimental approach to learning. Teachers are provided year-round training. Classroom materials and resources are intentionally supplied to scaffold learning experiences based on the "whole child”. Classrooms are set up with materials that help children learn through play while achieving meaningful experiences.

Infants

The Creative Curriculum component for our Infants (6wks – 18months) program is designed to help educators utilize developmentally appropriate activities for very young children in quality group care. We offer nurturing daily routines and meaningful experiences that meet children’s strengths, interests, and needs.  Focuses on providing responsive, intentional care while honoring and respecting the role that educators play in helping children develop secure attachments and gain confidence as learners. 

Toddlers & Two’s

The Creative Curriculum component for Toddlers & Two’s (16months – 36months) sparks curiosity with investigative learning for Twos. Two year old study’s give two-year-old children the freedom to explore the world around them through developmentally appropriate project-based learning.

Preschool

The Creative Curriculum component for preschool age children (3yrs -4yrs) fosters effective and intentional teaching.  It allows us to develop children's imaginations by providing exciting stimulus and then allowing children to explore themselves. It offers the support for promoting children’s learning in all essential areas. This provides the foundation that supports creativity, confidence, and critical thinking skills.