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It is always exciting to see a child’s face light up when they have an “Aha” moment! Children are naturally curious about their world and make connections as they experiment …

Good nutrition and family-style meals are essential to the development of a healthy brain. Every parent wants their child to have a positive and healthy relationship with food, but the …

Who knew playing outside could make you smarter? Outdoor play is now seen as essential to the education puzzle, not just as something in-between or a “break from real learning”. …

Early Childhood Development Research has found a significant link between the number of words children hear and their emerging vocabulary. Children with talkative families tend to have larger, richer vocabularies …

We would like to shout out to our Creative World School in Estero, FL. Yesterday they hosted a reading of a book by a current parent, Dr. Jose Colon, a Sleep …

In addition to the CW Character Trait, we also select a CW Educational Focus inspirational topic as part of our social media outreach with families to provide a well balanced …

This month, our focus takes us on a building exploration! Each classroom has their own learning journey focused around their group interests. Their questions serve as a guide to investigate …

We are having a blast with Spring Break and can’t wait for Summer! Looking for a FUN-derful, LAUGH-eriffic, BLAST-astic adventure for your camper this summer? Visit www.creativeworldcamp.com to find a location near you and save your …

As we focus this month on promoting responsibility in young children, we perform many tasks daily that could be used to reinforce responsible thinking . Try this activity with your …

How do you spend time with your pets? Pets are very important to people. Many pets are considered members of the family! This month, as we explore “Animal Adventures”, pets …

Did You Know? More than 100 St. Patrick’s Day parades are held across the United States; New York City and Boston are home to the largest celebrations. The first St. …

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! We have curated a selection of great activities to prepare for a super green celebration! End O’ the Rainbow Gold Hunt or …

Science at Creative World! All of our Creative World School locations feature fantastic science and cognitive skill curriculum! Our ‘learn through play’ approach to learning begins with inquiry. Through a …

How do you explore science in your home? We are continually looking for ways to encourage curiosity in children. Computer and internet programs are great tools for children to gain …

This month, our focus takes us on an animal adventure! Each classroom has their own learning journey focused around their group interests. Their questions serve as a guide to investigate …

Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring people and their community this month: What books would you add to our list? February …

Zero to Three offers great advice on how to promote Thinking Skills for 0-12 months: Babies learn by using their senses. They explore and discover by touching and mouthing objects, hearing …

1 out of every 3 Americans, over 90 million people, struggles with Reading 98% of reading is an auditory/listening task. Only 2% of reading is visual. Listening to a story and …

We posted last week about the method of Introducing New Foods to Your Preschoolers by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt EDIS Dept UF, where variety is very important …

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 …

Here is a good way of Introducing New Foods to Your Preschoolers by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt EDIS Dept UF: Variety is Key! The five food groups …

Creative World Schools abide by a Nut-Free nutritional plan. For many who have children that suffer from peanut allergies, this precaution is very serious. Peanuts, contrary to popular belief, are …

Our focus this month will take us to the grocery store and beyond! Each classroom will have their own learning journey that is focused around their group interests. Their questions …

Walking Apple This is the best treat in the fall after a Nature Walk. You will need: an apple apple corer or equivalent peanut butter or almond butter raisins small …

Pumpkin Pudding You will need: 1 cup cooked pumpkin instant vanilla pudding mix milk Directions: Let your child help you stir the pudding mix and milk together in a large …

Chef For A Day You will need: bread cookie cutters sandwich toppings imagination, etc Directions: Let your child be a chef for the day and create their own sandwich! …

Spend some time with your child talking about what they want to be when they grow up. You can encourage them to learn more about the occupation they choose by …

Happy Healthy Smiles You will need: shiny red apples (cut in wedges) with skins on peanut butter or strawberry flavored fluff mini marshmallows Directions: Give your child 2 lips: shiny …

Have you ever talked with your child about their name? Share the story of how you chose their name and what is special about it. Are there any other family …

Check out some of these books for your child to read while they are exploring what makes us special this month: What books would you add to our list?

This is a great game for listening skills! Have your child stand at the far side of the room. Say, “Green Light Go!” for them to walk quickly towards you, …

The first bicycle, the Draisine, was invented in 1817. It had two wheels but no pedals, people walked it along. The first car had only three wheels. In 1930, 2 …

Ladybugs You Will Need: English muffin cream cheese red food coloring raisins bowl spoon Directions: In a bowl, mix a few drops of red food coloring with a small …

Summer is heating up! Here are some of our favorite ways to keep cool and active during the summer: Dress lighter. Keep your clothing light and refreshing. Wear comfortable, …

Crunchy Beetles Make a crunchy beetle treat with your child! peanut butter round crackers Chinese noodles raisins spoon Directions: Gather the supplies and , with your child, begin to …

Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying 50 to 60 mph. Ants don’t sleep. In its entire lifetime, the average worker bee produces 1/12th teaspoon of honey. A cockroach …

Shells and Sand Ingredients: Shell Pasta Butter or Margarine Parmesan Cheese Directions: A great way to integrate our theme into dinner time! Boil shell pasta until tender, drain. Your child …

The Waves Tune: Wheels on the Bus The waves at the beach go up and down The waves at the beach go up and down The waves at the beach …

There is the exact amount of water on Earth today as when the Earth was formed. Water is never totally consumed. It always recycles itself, in one form or another. …

This month we will be focusing our attention on the color blue! Here are some fun and easy ways to extend our color study at home. Go for a “blue …

Let’s Go Fishing! Ingredients: Pretzel Rods Peanut Butter (or similar ingredient) Goldfish Crackers Recipe: This is a fun, interactive snack! Encourage your child to use the pretzel rod as the …

Apples to Apples You will need: various fruits and vegetables This is your chance to compare apples to apples, along with many other types of fruits and vegetables! Encourage your …

Garden ABC’s This can be a fun (and learning) activity for the whole family! Write down a list of names of fruits, vegetables and flowers you find in a garden. …

Did you know….. Experiments have shown that plants thrive if soothing instrumental music is played in the background. On the other hand, they have been seen to shrivel and die …

Let’s get ‘Down To Earth’! This month is about the wonder and excitement of all things that grow in a garden! The children will experience the wonder of planting, growing …

Does your little one wander around the house “hammering” on things? Give your child a piece of Styrofoam and plastic golf tees and have them bang the golf tees into …

Marshmallow Building You will need: marshmallows of any size and pretzel sticks Set out the marshmallows and pretzels. See what types of creations can be built with these very inexpensive …

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