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CREATIVE CURRICULUM
Learning In Action
Our Creative Curriculum pillar blends structured learning with child-led exploration. Through a balance of daily routines, monthly themes, and language development like ASL, we help children build academic, social, and emotional skills in joyful, hands-on ways.
Spans from infants and toddlers to preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten.
Combines academic learning with social-emotional development.
Includes project-based studies where children ask questions, explore, and test ideas.
Aligned with state early learning standards and Head Start frameworks.
Supports individualized learning so every child can thrive at their own pace.
WHAT IS THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM?
Developed by Teaching Strategies, The Creative Curriculum is a research-based, whole-child curriculum that emphasizes hands-on, project-based investigations. It's designed to build children's confidence, creativity, and critical thinking while supporting teachers with tools, resources, and assessments.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AT HEALTHY KIDS
MORNING
7:30 – 8:30 AM | Arrival & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Morning Meeting & Circle Time
9:00 – 9:45 AM | Choice Time & Small Groups
9:45 – 10:00 AM | Snack & Transition
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Outdoor Play & Games
10:45 – 11:15 AM | Large Group Exploration
11:15 – 11:30 AM | Story & Transition to Lunch
AFTERNOON
11:30 – 12:15 PM | Lunch
12:15 – 2:15 PM | Rest Time
2:15 – 2:45 PM | Wake-up, Snack & Transition
2:45 – 3:30 PM | Small Group Learning
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Outdoor Play / Gross Motor
4:45 – 5:00 PM | Closing Circle
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OUR MONTHLY CENTER THEMES
Each month, we focus on fun, thematic units that connect classroom learning with family engagement. ASL “Sign to Learn” words are introduced alongside themes to build language and communication skills.
September
Classrooms & Welcome & All About Me
Families join for a welcome breakfast & family photo wall.
ASL: “Welcome” & “Me”
October
Pumpkins, Apples, Autumn & Harvest
Families join for fire prevention demo & coat drive.
ASL: “Pumpkin” & “Apple”
November
Community Helpers & Thankfulness
Families invite nurses & pediatricians to visit.
ASL: “Help” & “Thank you”
December
Rotating Holidays, Giving & Kindness
Families help children make holiday cards for veterans.
ASL: “Celebrate” & “Kind”
January
Winter Holidays, Snow & Bears
Families join for Three Kings Day celebration & New Year’s resolutions.
ASL: “Snow” & “Bear”
February
Friendship Celebration & Hearts
Families join for a friendship celebration & mailbox activity
ASL: “Friend” & “Book”
March
Eric Carle & Fairy Week
Families join for Mystery Reader Day—parents read to the class
ASL: “Read” & “Fairy”
April
Recycle, Trucks & Spring
Families join for a recycling truck demonstration & Earth Day activity
ASL: “Recycle” & “Bunny”
May
Space, Farm & Zoo
Book and toy drive where families donate books and gently used toys
ASL: “Space” & “Farm”
June
Ocean & Moving Up
Families join for a summer send-off celebration
ASL: “Ocean” & “Friend”
Why choose a center over a home daycare?​
Our Creative Curriculum gives children a balanced day filled with structure, exploration, and group learning. Kids learn through guided activities, independent discovery, and social play—including parallel play that grows into teamwork. Visual schedules and routines make transitions smooth and predictable for children and families.​
Experience the Creative Curriculum at Healthy Kids
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