Red Clay Early Years Program

The Creative Curriculum is a research-based approach to learning that utilizes studies as a way to guide our youngest learners as they investigate the world around them. Through project-based learning and play, the children have the opportunity to explore topics of interest and have hands-on experiences while participating in various activities that help them to further their development across all domains. After opening up the school year with the First Six Weeks Study in which they learn about their emotions and their school environment, students will dive deep into investigating a range of topics by participating in some of the following studies throughout the school year based on their personal interests as well as their peers:

*List is not comprehensive; there are more studies available for students to investigate!*

Each study includes various activities and other components that work to guide each student toward reaching the next step in their developmental pathway. The Creative Curriculum also directly aligns with the classroom assessment system used in our program: Teaching Strategies Gold. Having a well aligned curriculum and assessment system allows our teachers to get a close look at each student and capture their current skill levels through exciting, hands-on activities, as well as plan additional experiences that will help address each individual preschooler’s unique learning needs.