PK 3 – 4th Grade
The Creative Curriculum®
The Creative Curriculum (CC) is an early childhood curriculum focusing on project-based investigations as a means for children to apply their learning. The CC addresses four areas of development: social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. This curriculum is designed to foster growth of the whole child through teacher-led, small and large group activities centered around interest areas (blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music and movement, cooking, computers, and outdoors).
MyView Literacy- Savvas Learning
The Savvas myView Literacy is our comprehensive, interactive English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for kindergarten through fourth-grade students. MyView is grounded in the Science of Reading and emphasizes research-backed practices for developing strong readers and writers. It includes:
- Focus on phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills.
- Explicit and Systematic Instruction: It provides daily, explicit, and systematic instruction in foundational literacy skills, aiming to boost student achievement.
- Integrated Approach to Reading and Writing: myView Literacy integrates reading and writing instruction, recognizing the interconnectedness of these skills in literacy development.
- Engaging Literature and Storytelling: The curriculum utilizes authentic and engaging literature, including mentor texts and a rich variety of fiction and nonfiction, to spark student interest and build knowledge.
- Differentiation and Support: It includes tools and resources to help teachers differentiate instruction and provide targeted support for diverse learners, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and students who need intervention.
- Digital Learning Environment: myView Literacy is delivered on the Savvas Realize digital platform, offering a blend of print and digital resources, interactive tools, and assessment options.
- Project-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Development: The curriculum incorporates project-based learning and opportunities for students to develop social-emotional skills like collaboration and giving/receiving feedback.
We aim to provide young students with a robust and engaging learning experience, guiding them towards becoming strong and confident readers and writers through evidence-based instruction and diverse resources.
English Language Arts
Early Childhood:
In our Early Childhood Program, Creative Minds uses a whole-language approach to English Language Arts, focusing on play-based and small group work in literacy and language. Teachers guide children to develop phonemic awareness, basic letter skills, decoding, reading fluency, and comprehension through play, rhyming, songs, games, and guided reading instruction.
Kindergarten – 4th Grade:
Lower School literacy and math goals are based on the National Common Core Standards. Strong literacy skills are imperative to academic success, and our program focuses on all students developing strong reading and writing skills. Our mathematics curriculum and instructional materials foster a deep conceptual understanding required for successful future learning in high school and beyond.
Math
Early Childhood:
Our Early Childhood Math Program lays the critical foundations for later mathematical thinking by enhancing a child’s positive attitude toward math and building strong number sense. Teachers guide students through a concrete-representational-abstract.
Kindergarten – 4th Grade
Math instruction focuses on hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding beyond carrying out math procedures. Exploring multiple pathways to solve problems builds adaptability and resilience. Students debrief questions and complete exit tickets, which help students and teachers monitor understanding and provide the next steps.
Want to Learn More?
For more information about the learning methodology and goals of the IEYC, please review Fieldwork Education’s presentation for families.