Gear Up for Adventure With Our Pre-K Curriculum
• Research-based, and filled with fun
• Playful, hands-on experiences for children
• Time-saving, smart tools for teachers
Live Demo of The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K
Designed for the Magical Year Before Kindergarten
The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K was designed for and developed in partnership with educators across the nation. Create classrooms that vibrate with joy, all while preparing them for kindergarten.
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Build an infrastructure for whole-child development.
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Honor the way children learn best – through play.
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Provide explicit Science of Reading and math instruction.
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Support teachers with digital tools that save them time.
Differentiate instruction and prepare children for kindergarten with the only pre-K curriculum that outlines and provides insight into a child’s progress and development from birth to age 8, including those with disabilities. Create a classroom filled with experiences that honor children’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences as learners in a classroom community.
Build the foundation for Science of Reading success in your pre-K classroom.
More Reasons to Love The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K
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Aligned to Early Learning Standards
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A Culturally and Linguistically
Responsive Approach
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Part of our Connected
Ecosystem for Early Childhood
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Daily Experiences for
Language, Literacy, and Math
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Pre-K Teachers’ Needs at Heart
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Unmatched Innovation and Impact
Pre-K FAQs
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How does this curriculum differ from The Creative Curriculum for Preschool?This curriculum was designed for the year before kindergarten. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is designed for children ranging from ages 3 to 5, whether they are in mixed age classroom settings or by age group.
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How is this different than other pre-K curriculum options?The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K is the only curriculum designed for and developed in partnership with educators and leaders across the nation, ensuring it meets the needs of teachers, children, and their families. The curriculum’s studies allow children to learn about topics they might experience as part of their everyday life, and allows their families to engage with their learning, and make every day occurrences, like a trip to the grocery store, an opportunity to share their learning. It is also the only pre-K curriculum with progressions of learning from birth through third grade allowing you to both observe, document, and individualize learning for children of all interests and ability levels.
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How does the curriculum support teachers?Embedded within daily instruction are video examples modeling activities in actual classrooms. Our smart set of planning and teaching tools allow teachers to plan for the entire year in a few simple clicks and pull up those plans as they teach, make modifications, and much more, including access to our Teacher Membership which provides ongoing, 24/7 support, on-demand courses, virtual sessions, all courses to meet the CDA and CCDF certification and a PLC of nearly 100K educators and experts.
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Where is the language, literacy, and mathematics?A dedicated time of day for each of these areas is included, along with read-alouds, and a four-step approach to literacy development ensuring children are prepared for academic success in kindergarten.
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Do you have a dedicated pre-K literacy curriculum?Yes, Kickstart Literacy is our groundbreaking literacy curriculum designed for children in pre-K and four-year-olds in preschool. Learn more about Kickstart Literacy
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Does The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K support children with disabilities?Yes. The curriculum prepares educators to best support all children, including those with disabilities. It implements a Universal Design for Learning teaching approach, which enables children with special needs to learn autonomously and demonstrate their skills.
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Does The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K support multilingual learners?Yes. Not only does the curriculum provide materials in both English and Spanish, but it also adapts the meanings across cultures, making them understandable for all children. The study topics reflect real-life experiences, such as going to the grocery store and eating dinner with the family, which are relatable for young children regardless of where they live. Books in the Digital Children’s Library also feature diverse characters that children can learn from and read. And, additional, embedded guidance and support resources are included daily for teachers.
