Our annual Curriculum Contest is always an amazing time for teachers to share the awesome learning happening in their classes. We love watching as they put their passion for Early …
Bring on the beautiful outdoors! We love adding inspirational touches to our Springtime fun… and DIY Wind Chimes are all over our favorite sites right now. Check out some of …
We are grateful that each of our schools have beautiful outdoor spaces with plenty of child-sized equipment. But all we really need to enjoy the great outdoors is to be …
Every decision we make as parents can feel monumental… and our access to wide (and sometimes contradicting) information is ready and overwhelming! With a culture that increasingly values Early Education …
We’ve blogged about our awesome iSTEAM Make It Create It Spring Break Mystery Box challenge before… and how a few miscellaneous materials mailed in a box to each of our …
Every year, we join The National Association for the Education of Young Children, as well as Early Education organizations and schools around the country, for a celebration of young children! …
Chances are you first realized “tongue” was a gross dish, commiserated that big sisters could be a PAIN, and related with 8 year old angst with the beloved Ramona Quimby. Ramona’s …
My 20 month old is discovering (and pointing out) colors everywhere we go! This new skill is thrilling to him as he points out the “big green truck” and the …
We were so excited to feature iSTEAM learning at our Make It Create It Spring Break! We sent Mystery Boxes to all of our schools with the same 5 items …
So, turns out you have a Tigger… a bright, bouncy, loud, lively child who just can’t have enough friends or fun! What do you do with this ball of energy? …
Because opposites attract, it’s likely that you and your child’s other parent may each fulfill a different role as the resident Extrovert and Introvert in your family system. Introvert: a …
Parenting a Terrible Two Year Old or Threenager sounds hilarious to those of us who aren’t doing it. We think it’s pretty wild that you could “live in constant fear …
Knowledge and research tends to move in cycles… and as older pieces of legislation or research resurface it often fuels new discoveries. Sometimes, though, we discover that people from around …
What is Respect? • To feel or show differential regard for • To avoid violation of or interference with • The state of being regarded with honor or esteem • …
“Every generation rediscovers and re-evaluates the meaning of infancy and childhood.” This quote is from psychologist Arnold Gesell, who was the pioneer of defining the early stages of childhood …
We’re all passionate about our little ones becoming proficient with language! From our dramatic mouthing of “mama” to our exuberant reinforcement of early sounds, we understand the importance of great …
This month, we are roaring, growling, and woofing our way through the exciting world of Animals! Our explorations will take us from farm animals to pet ownership to unusual animals. …
What are tesselations? Tessellations are repeating patterns. Tessellating patterns have no gaps or holes in the pattern and do not overlap. Tessellations can go on infinitely on a plane (flat …
We’ve been busy prepping for our exciting iSTEAM Make It Create It Spring Break! Our schoolers are going to receive a Mystery Box which will contain some wild and wacky …
Letting a child freely explore is, well, very messy. The explosion of blocks, dolls, and books may leave you a bit overwhelmed. But, clean-up and other household activities are a …
Someone recently asked, “what have your 3 happiest moments been in life so far?” The easiest was immediately recalled: the birth of my (now 18 month old) son. Then I …
Early Education, just like any specialized field, has its own set of lingo. If you’ve ever heard your child’s preschool teacher throw out phrases like, “Dramatic Play” or words like …
Friendships are your child’s first voluntary relationships. In early childhood, friendship is all about who your child “likes.” They may explain to you, “Leia is my friend.” And if you …
Whether you’re a Tom or an Angus, a Jenny or a Bellamy, your name is a unique and personal element of who you are! Just as your parents named you …
Love is in the air! Here’s our short-list of the latest, greatest, sweetest books to read to your precious little one this Valentine’s Day. Do you have a favorite …
Overheard in one of our schools last week: “You have to hurry up and defeat Professor Parrot Pants so you can save 1,000 kittens in time to have dessert!” AND, this …
We all know that children DREAM BIG… but when does nighttime sleep translate into vivid, meaningful, or even frightening dreams? Studies indicate that for the first 2-3 years of …
“Each of us has a spark of life inside us, and our highest endeavor ought to be to set off that spark in one another.” Kenny Ausubel Did you know …
Our newest franchise location, Creative World School Cypress Springs, is looking great! As construction continues and we head toward our May Grand Opening, we are so happy to reflect on …
Did you know that your child’s emotional health can be largely impacted by the way you guide them in key moments throughout their day? Affective Neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp explains that …
Do you care about the color of the sky, notice changes in the landscape or buildings around you, and have an insatiable thirst to know WHY or HOW? Are you …
We’re blasting off… and having a blast in our In the Sky inquiry this month! Want some ideas on how to teach your young learner about what they see in …
We want to wish Ms. Billie McCabe a very Happy 80th Birthday! We are so proud of our rich heritage in early education. Ms. Billie is a pioneer in …
We are so excited to feature Sketching this month in the Exploratorium™! Sketching is freehand drawing. Most often, sketching is done in a “dry” drawing medium, such as pencil or …
We love that our Exploratorium™ is full of innovative thinkers! Our Exploratorium™ teachers are planning some amazing experiences in their Circles and Spheres Inquiry this month! Check …
This year we are challenging ourselves and everyone around us to DREAM BIG! We take our cue from young learners and imagine a world of endless possibilities. Take cloud time …
There’s nothing like cozy, lazy days with family. Keep everyone together and entertained with these fun, easy-to-prep family activities! The Family that Paints Together… Host a family art night (or …
The holiday season is full of “hustle and bustle,” which can be great or stressful… depending on how you enter in! The American Psychological Association explains that healthy families …
Our executive and corporate team spent the week at our Corporate Office in Bonita Springs, FL dreaming BIG about our future. We are passionate about the education and growth of …
As you get swept into the magic of a first snowfall, did you know that there is a scientific method behind excellent snowman building? We love that STEM researchers …
Have you ever toured a childcare facility or met with a potential caregiver for your child and wondered: what questions should I be asking? How do you really know, and …
We are thankful for so many things! Warm homes. Good friends. Loving families. Yummy food. Meaningful jobs. A good education. Lightheartedness. Laughter. So many of these things are brought to …
Did you know that all Creative World Schools must seek accreditation within a year of opening? Being accredited as an early learning school means that we achieve the highest standards …
Early Educators talk a lot about “Learning through Play.” At Creative World School, we are passionate about nurturing the playfulness in young children… and capitalizing on the teachable moments that …
With every crunchy leaf, pumpkin-spiced latte, and dusky evening, we are carried into the magical season of fall. As you savor this season with your young children, celebrate with language-rich …
This month our classes are exploring everything we find in a Grocery Store! From food and nutrition to stocking and SKUs, there is learning to be found in every domain …
A lot of hard work and big heart goes into each and every one of our Creative World Schools! Mike and Shama Colquhoun and their three young daughters have spent …
The Gamification of Learning has been a very popular trend in the last couple of years. From books by psychologists and business leaders who tout games as a viable method …
Whether it’s using scissors, finger painting, or drawing in sand, fine motor development is usually a natural part of the early childhood experience. The benefit of fine motor development extends …
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