Early Education

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 …

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 …

Our young students are thrilled to be launching a new inquiry as they start March off learning about animals in their Animal Adventures! Animals are a great topic for young …

One of the foundations of our Educational Philosophy is the notion of Multiple Intelligences, or that people learn in different ways. A pioneer of this concept is Psychologist Howard Gardner …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

At Creative World Schools, we like to say that we are “more than a daycare.” What does this mean? Daycare, and even childcare, has often meant that your child experiences …

Creative World School is a family brand… and a family business. In 1970, when my mother Billie McCabe founded Creative World Schools, we enjoyed humble beginnings as small neighborhood childcare …

In our Storybook adventures in the Exploratorium™ this month, we are diving into Folktales! Folktales are a great addition to your family reading time. Folktales are powerful because they …

Fine motor skills are a vital developmental milestone for young children. What are they? Fine motor skills are the development and coordination of small muscles, usually in the hands and …

We say it all of the time… we are more than a daycare! Our Accredited Childcare Schools serve infants, toddlers, twos, preschoolers, prek, and school age students, with every class …

Our childcare centers are full of Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School Age students who are learning, growing, and having AHA Moments everyday! This past season, we have invited teachers and …

VPK is Florida’s tuition-free Preschool/PreK program. Schools – like ours! – receive subsidies that translate into a free Early Education experience for young children. According to an independent study by …

We are loving #TheAhaMoments our teachers are sharing this month! As Back to School gears up, it’s so awesome to be inspired by their perspective and passion for young learners. …

There are a few approaches to Early Education that have been around long enough and are popular enough to be familiar to us as parents. When someone says “Montessori,” images …

A couple of years ago, when my nephew was about 2 and I had no children, my sister brought the little man to my toy-less house. I scrambled wondering how …

It’s not Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s not Education Professionals Day. It’s a Monday. And thousands of educated, competent, cheerful, and hardworking men and women are performing care routines, facilitating learning …

Seemingly overnight, “Preschool Graduation” (complete with cap and gowns) became a thing. Is it a silly ceremony that assigns irrelevant importance to a perceived milestone? Or can it be a …

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 …

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 …

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 • …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Have you ever watched your child’s eyes light up with excitement when you peek-a-boo around a corner or jump out from another room? What about seeing your young child …

Juan Salgado, President and CEO of the Instituto del Progreso Latino in Chicago, IL, was just named one of this year’s recipient’s for the MacArthur Genius Grant. His Instituto has pioneered …

Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child specializes in research from the ages of 0-3. One of their key areas of studies is Serve and Return interactions. When a child cries …

We marvel every day at the ingenuity and problem-solving skills of our young students. As we nurture their innate curiosity, we are often blown away by the rapid and immense …

“When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come close to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing …

When looking for the best childcare facility or school for your young child, you have many options, including in-home daycare, nannies, or licensed schools. Here’s some info from one of …

From East to West, and throughout human history, the care of young children has been vital to social success and advancement. Early education specialists are fascinated to delve into past …

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