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Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time for you and your children to have fun and explore the great outdoors! However, with warmer weather and longer days comes a …

At Creative World School, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 15-19. We have an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our everyday Creative World heroes who go above and beyond …

Have you ever stopped to consider the role that lines play in your child’s education? From the stripes on a zebra to the branches of a tree, lines are an …

What are Children Learning at Creative World School? This activity in our preschool classroom is focusing on building children’s mathematical skills. How can you extend your child’s understanding of …

At Creative World, our core educational philosophy embraces the unlimited potential of every child and we take very seriously our role in shaping the future through our teaching. We all want a world where every child has a bright future and can realize their ...

Creativity isn’t just about music, drama, and visual arts – it also involves skills like problem-solving, questioning, and a love of learning. Here are 10 ways you can support creativity …

Creative World School is a GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honoree! Honorees are selected based on growth, innovation, response to adversity, and community involvement. We are proud to join the …

It’s the perfect day to get lost in a book as today is National Read a Book Day! Here is a list of some of our favorite books of all …

When we think of creativity, music, drama, and visual expressions that make up The Arts often come to mind. But creativity also involves skills like problem-solving, questioning, and enthusiasm for learning. Here are ways you can support creativity in your child by …

Unoccupied Play Birth to 3-month old’s are in a stage of unoccupied play which is focused on learning about how their body moves. Infants at this stage are fascinated by their …

As parents, we’ve all been there. You’re in the grocery store with your child and they make a comment about someone’s appearance. Someday, these stories will become cute dinner table …

Over the coming months, there may be times when you will work from home with your children. We at Creative World recognize the challenges in meeting the needs of both …

One of the coolest things you can add to your child’s learning experience, especially when reading, is a magnifying glass! Discovering all the fun and interesting ways we can use …

Hand-washing is the easiest and most effective way to stop the spread of germs to keep our kids healthy. In these times, you might have seen an increase in demand …

As we wrap up our In the Sky inquiry, many of our classes are looking beyond our planet and into the stars. Approaching the end of January and into early …

Going to the grocery store is an activity that your children accompany you on many times. Here are some great activities to get their brain working while you shop! Making Lists …

Many preschools and childcare centers are now holding Storybook Dress-Up Days, in lieu of scarier options this time of year. We LOVE featuring Storybook Tales all month long in our …

Our Creative World School Curriculum Contest is always an amazing opportunity for our teachers to share all the exciting things happening in their classrooms.

Gardening is a great way for the kids to be outside and explore all the wonders nature has to offer. Children love to be connected to the earth and learn …

Check out some of these books about plants for your child to read while they are exploring flowers and gardening this month:

Block play builds spatial skills! April was full of tools, blueprints, and working together as we asked all kinds of great questions like, “How is a building made?” “What do …

Skyscraper Building for kids utilizes iSTEAM skills and creativity! At Creative World Schools, we feature a special event day each month that features challenges, activities, and out-of-the-box engagements for our …

This Monday, April 22, marks the 49th Earth Day! Each year, almost 200 countries and over 1 billion people observe and promote Earth Day, which is the largest civic movement …

An educational app may be a source of motivation and engagement for children in their early years. Technology has inevitably become a part of every day life for most young children. According to the new study, 68 percent of 2-year-olds use tablets, 59 percent use smartphones and 44 percent use video game consoles. If your little ones use gadgets, then check out these fun and educational apps we loved in May!

In the schools during the month of April, we will be exploring great heights as we Build It Up! We have curated a short list of read-aloud Construction Books to take …

This month, as explore we building and construction with our Build It Up Inquiry Focus in school, try this fun activity at home with your child! Work Bench Supplies: …

As you know, educating young children is our passion at Creative World School! Each year, we are honored to stand with the National Association for the Education of Young Children …

Each month we feature a special event day. During March, we will celebrate our dinosaur friends through creative expression and fun activities! Here are some dinosaur activities for kids: you …

The flowers are beginning to bloom and the world is starting to thaw! We are so refreshed and inspired by all of the beauty in the outside world. “What do …

It’s Spring and we are enthusiastic about Outdoor Play! It’s exciting to see the first tender blossoms of Spring emerging after a long winter. Take a breath of fresh air and enjoy …

We believe that every learner in our school, from infants to schoolers, are immeasurably curious and capable of learning new things! Animal Adventures with Infants So many of our infant …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring pets and animals this month: March Book List What books would you add to our list? …

February has been all about People We Know and celebrating our heritage, families, and cultures! Our PreK students have been hosting guest speakers and having an amazing array of multi-cultural …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring people and their community this month: Would you add any more books to our February Book …

Creativity is a part of every day life, from making a bed to making dinner. These routines may seem trivial to us, but to children, they have the potential to …

Do you ever feel like you spend every moment with your child warning them (stop! You’ll get hurt!”), redirecting them (“let’s play with our OWN ball, not his…”), or saying …

Did you know that most of our Creative World Schools are franchisee-owned and operated? Many of our franchise owners are parents who realized the need for balance and had a …

STEAM learning is the integrated approach which incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math into every day learning. In a recent article in STEAM Magazine, NASA Scientist Dr. Carol Polanskey …

This month, as we explore all things In the Sky, here are some of our favorite read-aloud selections! Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise …

Did you know… “Children’s knowledge of letter names and shapes is a strong predictor of their success in learning to read. Knowing letter names is strongly related to children’s ability …

We are revving up and blasting off this month as we gaze upward and explore all things In the Sky! Our aerial adventures will take us to the atmosphere and …

We have loved this cozy winter season of fun decorations and soft lights. Are you dreading packing up all of the pretty things? Here are some ways to keep string …

We are enjoying learning all about cold in our December inquiry, Brrr… Cold! Our youngest students are exploring the kinds of animals that live in cold weather climates. Looking at …

Winter Break is right around the corner! Here are some ideas from our School Age Experts to keep your schoolers occupied and having fun during their break: Make a “Winter …

Some of our schools asked their children, “What is your favorite Cold Weather Animal? Here are some of their answers: Wow! So many great animals! What is your favorite Cold …

Whether the weather is frightful or not, lots of family time means lots of fun! Check out our Winter Family Fun board on Pinterest for these and other awesome ideas …

Snuggle up with your young child and some hot cocoa and enjoy these Winter Read Alouds together! Toddlers 365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental A Very Hairy Bear by Alice …

Young children are eager to absorb information through each and every one of their senses! Fall is a wonderful time of year to transition the sights, sounds, and other stimuli …

At Creative World Schools, we are passionate about accommodating and encouraging the instinctual way that children learn. We see children as competent investigators of the world around them and seek …

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