
Sparking Curiosity Through Inquiry-Based Learning at Creative World School Children are naturally curious, and at Creative World School, we nurture that curiosity through inquiry-based learning. This hands-on educational approach encourages …
Sparking Curiosity Through Inquiry-Based Learning at Creative World School Children are naturally curious, and at Creative World School, we nurture that curiosity through inquiry-based learning. This hands-on educational approach encourages …
Gardening is a great way for the kids to be outside and explore all the wonders nature has to offer. Children love to be connected to the earth and learn …
Block play builds spatial skills! April was full of tools, blueprints, and working together as we asked all kinds of great questions like, “How is a building made?” “What do …
As you know, educating young children is our passion at Creative World School! Each year, we are honored to stand with the National Association for the Education of Young Children …
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 …
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 …
February has been all about People We Know and celebrating our heritage, families, and cultures! Our PreK students have been hosting guest speakers and having an amazing array of multi-cultural …
We are revving up and blasting off this month as we gaze upward and explore all things In the Sky! Our aerial adventures will take us to the atmosphere and …
We are enjoying learning all about cold in our December inquiry, Brrr… Cold! Our youngest students are exploring the kinds of animals that live in cold weather climates. Looking at …
At Creative World Schools, we are passionate about accommodating and encouraging the instinctual way that children learn. We see children as competent investigators of the world around them and seek …
All month, we are In the Trees! As we explore trees we love covering all domains of our STEAM learning, including Art… specifically, Fall Leaf Art! There are so many …
How Children Learn Their Names: 4 Stages Whether your precious little one was blessed with a family name, vintage name, novel name, or something totally unique, “what is your name?” …
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 …
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 …
Here are some DIY Water Play Ideas! All summer we have loved water play experiences with our young students. The best water play extends beyond a pre-made table and employs …
You’re on family vacation; your littles are playing in the surf of the ocean. They find a shell and come running up to you… the light is perfect and their …
We are having an awesome time in our Kindergarten Readiness Program at Creative World Schools: Launch Pad! Spend the summer with us having a blast with our three amazing inquiries: …
This month at Creative World Schools, we are on the GO GO GO as we rev up, choo-choo, and glide through an investigation of transportation. This is an awesome inquiry …
It’s been a great month at Creative World Schools! For our Down to Earth inquiry, we’ve been getting our hands dirty outside learning gardening skills and watching things grow! Our …
This Summer at Creative World Schools, we believe that children can have a blast while learning! Whether you have a soon-to-be Preschooler or a child entering Kindergarten for the first …
Why Is A High-Quality Preschool Important? There are several items that will help you detect the level of quality a program offers. 1. Health and Safety o Proper equipment that …
Animal Adventures has already been a blast… and we’re only halfway through our inquiry explorations! Awesome books are an important part of our research, study, and imagination journey. Here are …
With a ROAR and a STOMP, we are treading our way into Prehistoric Times all month in the Exploratorium™, as we dive into Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are an interesting topic of …
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 …
This month, we are learning about people! Who do we know? How are people related to one another? Where are people from? What do people do? Each classroom has their …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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, …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 …
Each month in the Exploratorium™, we feature a different kind of children’s literature. This is a great way to give your preschooler or prek student an introduction to a wide …