The Creative Curriculum for Preschool in Action DVD

Written and directed by Judy R. Jablon and Charlotte Stetson
Produced by Shaun Johnsen and Murray Hill Studios
Based on The Creative Curriculum^® for Preschool by Diane Trister Dodge,
Laura J. Colker, and Cate Heroman

This new video shows real teachers using The Creative Curriculum^® for Preschool to implement dynamic, responsive, and effective programs. Introduced by Diane Trister Dodge, the 120-minute DVD was filmed in a variety of exemplary Head Start, child care, and public pre-K settings. Each of the nine segments is ideal for ongoing teacher study groups, parent workshops, and individual study and as a reference tool for teachers.

The DVD, which includes 120 minutes of action-packed footage, is also closed-captioned in English and Spanish. The DVD package includes a 75-page User's Guide with directions for how to use the DVD for reflection and to improve classroom implementation.

The Creative Curriculum for Preschool

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Narrated by Diane Trister Dodge, this introduction gives a brief history and overview of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and introduces its organizational structure.

The Creative Curriculum Learning Environment

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The Creative Curriculum learning environment includes three parts: the physical environment, the classroom structure, and the classroom community. This section shows many examples of classrooms using The Creative Curriculum in action. You hear teachers discuss how they set up their classrooms and watch children engaged in meaningful and purposeful learning in varied interest areas.

A Day in the Life of The Creative Curriculum Classroom

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This section shows how six teachers deliberately address children's learning throughout the day and base instruction on their observations of children's diverse learning strengths and needs.

Intentional Teaching in The Creative Curriculum Classroom

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This section addresses the four parts of intentional teaching. First, learning is purposeful when it is based on content standards. Second, learning is meaningful when it is responsive to how young children learn. Third, teachers use a variety of settings: large groups, small groups, interest areas, and routines and transitions. And finally, teachers use particular teaching strategies based on individual children's strengths and needs.

Planning for Literacy in The Creative Curriculum Classroom

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This section shows how teachers create literacy-rich environments, integrate literacy throughout the day, plan literacy experiences, assess children's literacy learning, and involve families.

Planning for Mathematics in The Creative Curriculum Classroom

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The Creative Curriculum increases teachers' understanding of the components and process skills of mathematics. This section shows how teachers apply this knowledge to support children's mathematics learning.

Integrating Learning Through Studies in The Creative Curriculum

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Studies in The Creative Curriculum are in-depth explorations of science and social studies topics. This section shows examples of studies at different stages of implementation in several classrooms of 3- and 4-year-olds.

Using The Creative Curriculum Assessment System

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A critical factor in successfully implementing The Creative Curriculum is using an assessment system that reflects the goals and objectives for children. In this section, you see how teachers assess children's learning on a daily basis and at periodic checkpoints during the school year. It shows how teachers communicate what they learn to families.

Family Partnerships in The Creative Curriculum

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This section focuses on how teachers get to know families and nurture ongoing relationships so that all children can develop and learn.

Bonus: The classic version of The Creative Curriculum video, originally published in 1988, is included as a bonus (a $100.00 value).

DVD; with English and Spanish closed-captioning; approximately 120 minutes plus 37-minute bonus, and User's Guide, $199.95  

Item # C71508