Home and school are a young child's two most important worlds. Children must bridge these two worlds every day. If home and school are connected in positive and respectful ways, children feel secure. However, children suffer when the two worlds are at odds because of apathy, lack of understanding, or an inability to work together. Teachers can build a true partnership when they truly value the family's role in a child's education and recognize how much they can accomplish by working with families.
The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool provides you with guidance on getting to know families, welcoming and communicating with them regularly, partnering for children's learning, and responding to challenging situations.
Letters to Families From The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
Each letter is available in both English and Spanish. To view a PDF of a letter, click on either "English" or "Spanish" below.
Blocks
This sample letter to parents explains the value of block play. From Chapter 6 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Dramatic Play
This sample letter to parents explains the value of dramatic play. From Chapter 7 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Toys and Games
This sample letter to parents explains the value of toys and Games. From Chapter 8 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Art
This sample letter to parents explains the value of Art. From Chapter 9 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Library
This sample letter to parents explains the value of the Library area. From Chapter 10 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Discovery
This sample letter to parents explains the value of the Discovery area. From Chapter 11 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Sand and Water
This sample letter to parents explains the value of the Sand and Water areas. From Chapter 12 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Music and Movement
This sample letter to parents explains the value of the Music and Movement area. From Chapter 13 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Cooking
This sample letter to parents explains the value of Cooking. From Chapter 14 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Computers
This sample letter to parents explains the value of Computers. From Chapter 15 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
Outdoor Play
This sample letter to parents explains the value of Outdoor Play. From Chapter 16 of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. (English) (Spanish)
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The Creative Curriculum® LearningGames®
The Creative Curriculum LearningGames provides parents with proven, fun games to play with their young children from birth through 60 months of age. This 5-book series transforms the fundamentals of early childhood development into easy-to-use, flexible activities. The Creative Curriculum LearningGames is an integral part of the partnering with families component of The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, fostering children's learning and development at home, and reinforcing classroom experiences. These materials are perfect for use in home visiting programs, in family child care homes, as send-home materials for families, and in parent education classes.
LearningGames is validated by over 30 years of rigorous, independent scientific research as the educational component of the Abecedarian research project that show positive gains that last through school age and into early adulthood.
Every game is presented on a full page, front and back, and is illustrated with engaging color photos. Within each game you will find details on how to interact with the baby or child, materials needed for the activity, and an extension activity or related idea. Each game sheet also includes an explanation of why the activity is important for the child's development and a book related to the activity that the adult might read to the child.
Each book is targeted to a specific age range, and is available individually or in sets; the full series of 5 books is also available as a set. Each paperback book is perforated so you can select and send home individual games.
The following books in the series are written for use with children 3-5 years old:
36-48 months
The Creative Curriculum® LearningGames® 36-48 months
The Creative Curriculum® LearningGames® 36-48 months (set of 20)
48-60 months
The Creative Curriculum® LearningGames® 48-60 months
The Creative Curriculum® LearningGames® 48-60 months (set of 20)
Full Set
The Creative Curriculum® LearningGames® Complete 5-book set
Supporting Products
Using The Creative Curriculum® LearningGames® With Families: A Teacher's Guide
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