The Creative Curriculum^® for Preschool is a comprehensive, scientifically based early childhood curriculum that has been shown to improve cognitive and social/emotional outcomes in young children. It is linked with a valid and reliable assessment instrument, The Creative Curriculum^® Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5, designed so teachers can assess child progress and guide program planning.

• Research Overview on The Creative Curriculum for Preschool (pdf)

The Creative Curriculum^® is based on the latest research on how children learn best and has been shown through experimental and quasi-experimental studies to improve classroom quality and promote the school readiness of preschool children. The Creative Curriculum meets all of the standards put forth for effective early childhood curricula by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAECS/SDE).

• How The Creative Curriculum for Preschool meets NAEYC & NAECS/SDE standards (pdf)
• NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria (pdf)

Scientifically Based Research on Which The Creative Curriculum^® Is Based

Through well implemented experimental and quasi-experimental research, early childhood researchers have made great strides in identifying the building blocks of later school success. These findings were used to develop our curriculum and assessment materials, as well as our training services.

• Research base for The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
• Research base for The Creative Curriculum^® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos

Scientifically Based Research Charting the Positive Effects of The Creative Curriculum on Classroom Quality and Children

While it is important that curriculum and assessment materials be based on the latest scientific research, it is equally important that these materials have a positive impact on child outcomes. Four rigorous independent studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, each finding positive impacts ranging from improved classroom quality to stronger academic and social skills. Two of the studies finding positive impacts were part of the Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research (PCER) grants sponsored by the Department of Education.

• The Hartford Study (html) (pdf)
• Summary of the Sure Start Study (pdf)
• Lambert study on The Creative Curriculum and improved classroom quality (pdf)
• Farren/Lipsey study on The Creative Curriculum and improved self-regulation and academic outcomes--arriving soon

Assessment

In addition to studies measuring the impact of The Creative Curriculum on child outcomes, we have evaluated the reliability and validity of our assessment tools, The Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5 and The Developmental Continuum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos. These assessment tools are used by teachers to assess child progress and guide them in their program planning.

• Developmental Continuum Assessment System for Ages 3-5 Technical Report (pdf)
• Infants, Toddlers, & Twos Developmental Continuum Technical Report (pdf)
• OSEP Reporting Technical Documentation (pdf)

Learn more about the research behind our assessment tools.

Are you conducting your own research using The Creative Curriculum? We would love to hear about it. Please email KellyB@TeachingStrategies.com