Top 5 Educational Apps for Kids: ‘Construction Edition’
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!
Dinosaur Activities for Kids
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 Arts in Education: STEAM Learning
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 …
How Self Aware Can My Child Be?
How Self Aware Can My Child Be? We’ve all bumped shoulders in a crowded room, been cut off in traffic, or been touched by an act of kindness from a …
Facts About VPK in Florida
Here are some facts about VPK programs in Florida. According to The Center for Public Education, research shows that children who participate in high-quality prekindergarten programs are better prepared for …
This month at Creative World Schools, we are getting our hands dirty and heading Down to Earth! We love this month full of nature, outdoor exploration, and discovering how things …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
Approaches to Early Education: Montessori, Reggio, Inquiry…?
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 …
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 …
We had a blast investigating all kinds of things that Go Go Go this month! Check out some of our amazing investigations… [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u63kfCZpEyc&w=560&h=315]
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 …
Our theme this month will take us on an exploration of all things insects! Not only will the children “hunt” bugs in their environment but they will explore the world …