CDC CURRICULUM: Fort Leavenworth uses The Creative Curriculum throughout the Child Development Center’s programs. The main components to this program include developmentally appropriate learning centers, group time, projects and ongoing assessment. The classroom teachers are involved with children in the Creative Curriculum, and observe the children for signs of developmental milestones which are recorded on the Creative Curriculum developmental continuum. The Creative Curriculum developmental continuum allows the teachers to get to know each child, to use what they learn to plan for each child and the group, to track children’s progress, and to improve the program and share information with families. The Child Progress and Planning Report is completed and shared with parents during conferences. This report shares information with families about their child’s progress and involves families in planning for their child.

Within each classroom, learning centers are set up with activities to promote a child’s discovery and learning; and offer a print rich environment to encourage pre-reading skills. The teachers interact with children during center time to promote learning and also work individually with children throughout the day. Group time allows the primary group to meet, participate in a variety of learning activities, and participate in discussions that are relevant to the child’s experiences. The curriculum includes a variety of language based activities such as reading stories, talking as well as writing stories, and using art to express their ideas about a topic. Early math skills are reinforced by offering many opportunities in the classroom to use math concepts. The same curriculum is used in both full day and part day preschool classrooms. If you have any questions please call (913) 684-9351 or come by the center for a tour.