The Creative Curriculum is a research-based, comprehensive curriculum for early childhood education, designed to support the holistic development of young children . It emphasizes learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences, while guiding teachers to create flexible, engaging environments that cater to children's interests. The curriculum covers social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development, using project-based learning and ongoing assessments to tailor instruction to each child's needs. Its adaptability and strong support for educators make it a widely used and effective approach in early childhood settings.
A pacing calendar is a tool that educators can use to pace their instruction and plan how long to spend on each study. Here you will find our Creative Curriculum Pacing Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
Keep in mind that this pacing guide is flexible. Teachers are encouraged to adapt it according to the unique experiences and interests of their students. Feel free to make adjustments as needed.
The Creative Curriculum studies cover various topics. Each study is designed to engage preschoolers in hands-on, meaningful experiences that promote social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here you will find resources (such as activity ideas, vocabulary cards, pictures, etc.) for each one by clicking the buttons below.
Upon teachers' request, we have created a list of additional books and chants that you can use with each Creative Curriculum study! Special thanks to Bernadette Zermeño and Maria Flores Lopez for creating this amazing resource.