Creative Curriculum helps children acquire social competence and the skills they need to succeed as learners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creative Curriculum helps children acquire social competence and the skills they need to succeed as learners.  At First Steps Prep we believe that children learn through play and that we are here to create a developmentally appropriate environment to help them do just that.

 

The five basic components of Creative Curriculum are:

• How Children Develop and Learn

• The Learning Environment

• What Children Learn

• The Teacher's Role

• The Family's Role

 

How Children Develop and Learn

Observing the children and knowing the characteristics of each individual child helps identify ways to promote their learning in the classroom environment. We allow the children the opportunity to develop at the rate of their developmental needs, interests and personality.

 

The Learning Environment
Classrooms are set up in learning centers, which are independent stations throughout the classroom where students can explore open-ended activities to foster creativity, problem-solving, social interaction and learning.   They include but are not limited to blocks, dramatic play, manipulative play, art, library, sensory, science, music and movement, computers, and outdoors.

 

What Children Learn
The planned daily curriculum in addition to the classroom interest centers consists of different areas of learning.  Throughout the day, your child will experience activities in circle time, art, small motor, large motor, letters and numbers, sensory, science, and dramatic play.

 

The Teacher’s Role
The teachers are dedicated to helping your child progress.  In doing so, their role with the children is to build positive relationships, guide the children with learning, evaluate their learning experiences, and nurture each individual child.  

 

The Family’s Role
We strive to maintain positive communication with all families. With this, we hope each child will benefit from having a strong partnership and support in their learning. 

 

What Can You Do To Be Involved?

Be Involved With Curriculum
Ask the teacher or check the parent board to find out what the curriculum will be for the week. Implement learning at home by asking your child questions, adding additional activities at home, and discussing their day.

 

Ask Questions
Come a little early to pick up your child and get involved with the teacher and their style of teaching.  Communicate to the teachers your child’s individual needs to help better understand your child.

 

Know How Your Child Learns Best
Learn from your child, figure out how your child learns best and help convey that to the teacher.  Communicate ways they may benefit from the learning environment.