Creative Curriculum
Introduction
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is based on five fundamental principles. They guide practice and help us understand the reasons for intentionally setting up and operating preschool programs in a particular ways. These are the principles:
- Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning.
- Social-emotional competence is a significant factor in school success.
- Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning.
- The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions.
- Teacher-family partnerships promote development and learning.
EEC 2021- 2022 Creative Curriculum Studies
| Dates | Study |
|---|---|
July 1- August 13 |
Insect Study |
August 16- September 24 |
Beginning The Year Study |
September 27- November 5 |
Trees Study |
November 8- December 17 |
Clothes Study |
December 20- December 23 |
Center Selected Activities |
December 24- January 2 |
Centers Closed |
January 3- February 11 |
Buildings Study |
February 14- March 25 |
Pets Study |
March 28- April 29 |
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study |
May 2- June 3 |
Balls Study |
June 6- June 30 |
Centers select Unit of Study (Music Making, Exercise, or Insects) |
This figure below shows how these five components form a framework that is applied in each of the classroom interest areas and outdoors.