Large Motor Skills for Young Children
Large (or Gross) Motor Skills for Young Children are an important facet of their growth and development! The ability to first crawl, then stand/walk/hop/balance are vital components of their overall …
Self-Awareness in Young Children
Teaching your child self-awareness promotes empathy and kindness as well as a high self-esteem. Psychologists typically agree that there are 5 stages of self-awareness from 0-4 years of age:* Level …
Loose Parts Play
Open ended loose parts play provides children opportunities to explore and investigate the unlimited possibilities of materials. When given a chance to manipulate materials children become artists, designers, and engineers. …
Happy Holidays!
2017 has been a year of landmark growth for Creative World School and Creative World School Franchising. We are so proud to be part of an inspiring and thriving system …
Executive Functioning: Developing Learning Skills
As we set young learners on a trajectory for success, it is important to monitor their development in quantifiable ways. One of the key skill sets we observe and encourage growth …
How Can Your Child Relate to Their Grandparents?
We are so fortunate to live in a time when our parents and grandparents may live to advanced ages. This also means that our children have the opportunity to know …
Teachers Book Recommendations
We asked our teachers to recommend some of their favorite Winter Season books and here are some of their top picks: The Mitten By Jan Brett “A great story …
Winter Book Lists
Brrr… It’s Cold! Our students are exploring the frost, icicles, melting-point, and snowball festivities that come with the winter season. Reading books together is a great way to support your …
Grocery Store Learning in Riverview, FL
Creative World School Riverview in the Brandon/Rivercrest area outside of Tampa had a blast with their learning adventures during their inquiry for To the Grocery Store! Here’s a sneak peek …
A Guide for Screen Time
Screen time is (yet another!) an increasingly debated aspect of parenting. From no-limits to no-screens, how do you cut through all of the conflicting advice and move forward with an …
Epigenetics: Environment Impacts Children
Epigenetics is a field of research we in Early Education play close attention to. In short, it is the study of changes in gene expression as a result of environmental …
Literacy Zone: Books About Food!
Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring food and the grocery store this month: Print the November Book List!
Learning Through Play
Play-based learning is a vital component of Early Education. “Play is the beginning of knowledge.” -George Dorsey Children have an immensely different approach to the world than adults. Their …
Fall Fun at Creative World
Each year we have a blast at our Fun-Filled Fall Family Festivals! We go all out with hay rides, photo booths, pumpkins, snacks, music, and more. Check out our facebook …
Learning About Trees at Avalon in Orlando!
Our Creative World School in Avalon Park, Orlando, FL, is having an awesome month of inquiry learning all about trees! Here’s a sneak peek at some of their learning adventures:
In the Trees Classroom Inquiry
October is all about Trees at Creative World Schools. From Infants to Preschoolers, we are leaving the classroom and getting into nature to explore our monthly inquiry curriculum. This month, …
Raising Creative Thinkers
“Imagination is the beginning of creation.” George Bernard Shaw Being a creative thinker is a precursor for being a successful leader. Children who are given the freedom and affirmation to establish their own creativity …
New School in Gateway – Fort Myers, Florida
We are so excited to announce a new Creative World School coming to Gateway in Fort Myers, Florida! CONSTRUCTION AND PRE-ENROLLMENT HAVE BEGUN AT CREATIVE WORLD SCHOOL GATEWAY Check in …
Process Art
For young children, art is about the process, not the product. Process Art is a powerful way to guide children through the sensory experiences and self-expression that constitute art in …
Learning Letters and Numbers
The Exploratorium™ is a featured space in each of our Creative World Schools. It is an open, airy, atrium room in the heart of our buildings that features hands-on STEAM …
School Menus Update!
We are excited to announce that we are getting (even) healthier! Our CW Cooks are whipping up some fresh menu items within some great new health guidelines. We are going …
Resilience
Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child studies the character trait of Resilience in children, or why some children can overcome adversity and others are paralyzed by it. In this …
Learning with Slime
Ooey Gooey is a blast… messy, sticky, tactile, FUN! But what are the children really learning? Our Inquiry Curriculum at Creative World Schools relies heavily on the ability of our …
Ooey Gooey: DIY Slime Recipes
This month in our Exploratorium, students are investigating just how Ooey and Gooey this world can get! From Science to Art, Math, and Literacy, we are exploring slime and goo …
Bugging Out
Insect exploration is off to a BUZZZZ at Creative World! Each month, we feature a new theme for our young learners. Our monthly inquiry topics are chosen very carefully and …
Cooking with Kids
Cooking with Kids is a fun-filled experience that reinforces a myriad of important concepts and skills! Cooking food is a powerful way to grow in… Math (quantity, measuring) Reading (recipes, …
Enjoy Parenting
It’s easy, as parents, to let the endless pressure to create a “thriving child” derail us from truly enjoying our children. The advances of Early Education – and our improved …
Creative World School Conference ’17: Creativity!
Thanks to all of the presenters, leaders, and teachers who came out and had a blast at our 2017 Creative World School Conference on Creativity! We were thrilled to land …
Learning About Transportation
This month, we are gearing up and revving our engines as we investigate all things that GO! Transportation is a great theme for young children. Children love the idea of …
All About Water: Our Fun This Month!
We’ve been having a blast exploring All About Water and getting wet! Here are some of the ways we have investigated and enjoyed this month’s learning fun: Most of our …
Music for Infants
From dance parties to making our own instruments, the science of sound is on full-blast in our classrooms at Creative World! Does music have implications beyond an enjoyable experience? Is …
Summer Sun Safety: Beat the Heat!
The sun is shining… and it is hot! As you have family fun in the sun this summer, temperatures can soar, escalating the risk of dehydration or fatigue. Here are …
Creative World School in Oviedo, FL
Creative World School franchises are an exciting way for active entrepreneurs to make their dreams come true and invest in the next generation of thinkers and dreamers! We are so …
All About Water: Sensory Play
This month, our All About Water inquiry is All About Sensory Play! In Early Education, we talk about sensory play all of the time. Unless you’re in Early Education, you …
STEAM Preschool Math
Each month in our Exploratorium™, we enjoy STEAM learning! Math is a vital component of STEAM. For preschoolers, mathematical concepts are established early on through simple exercises of patterns and …
Summer Reads: Best New Children’s Books
It’s Sweet Sweet Summertime and there’s nothing we love more than a good book! 2016 was a great year of children’s literature, from some new classics to sequels of our …
Young children learn in unique and individual ways. That’s why the entire structure of our Creative World School curriculum centers around each developmental stage! Our teachers master techniques for facilitating …
Down to Earth: Gardening
As we dig deep this month, we are getting Down to Earth and investigating many questions about gardening and plant life! Where do seeds come from? How do plants grow? …
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
We are a big fan of moms… and love pampering, spoiling, and showering them with love and appreciation! Here are some ideas for homemade gifts that will allow your child …
Is Your Child’s Physical Development On Track?
As parents, we celebrate all of our children’s milestones! As educators, we at Creative World Schools create an environment that facilitates large motor development. Large motor skills are things like …
Build It Up!: Building Theme Activities
Last month at Creative World we had a blast building UP! Build It Up is a blast every year as we explore design, architecture, construction, and all of the elements …
Spring is a magical and inspiring time for young children. Many of our favorite literary characters go on exciting journeys as they see the winter thaw and Spring blow its …
What Learning Environment is Best for Children?
Information about Early Education seems to swing in a pendulum. Based on the “latest research” and often highly subjective, scrutinizing all of the claims about “what’s best for my child” can …
Creative World School Franchising Company, Inc. Named a 2017 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review
Bonita Springs, FL, March 01, 2017– Creative World School Franchising Company, Inc. was recently named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review in its 2017 Top Franchises Report. Creative World …
STEAM Dr. Seuss
All month long, our Exploratorium™ is a Seussified Jungle of wacky and wild explorations! In other words: our heads are spinning and imaginations aflame with the Wonderful World of Dr. …
As we celebrate love and friendship, there is nothing more precious than being able to send your family and friends cards that are 100% made by your child! Depending on …
Spring Break at Creative World School
We are launching our 2nd annual Make It Create It Spring Break challenge for our CW Kid’s Club School Age kids! YOU’RE INVITED TO GET IN ON THE FUN! WHAT …
People We Know: February Reading at Creative World!
This month, we are studying all of the People We Know! Social connections are a key component of a child’s development. Learning familiar faces, names, titles, and jobs can enhance their …
As parents and educators, we like to set children up to succeed. We treasure (and celebrate) our wins and downplay our defeats. It is tempting to always praise, always let …