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Free Early Childhood Resources
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Licensed early childhood programs in Ohio may be eligible to receive one print copy of Creative Curriculum®️ per age-group, digital access to The Creative Curriculum®️ Cloud, free access to our GOLD®️ observational assessment solution, and professional development to get you up and running quickly.
The Creative Curriculum in Print: 1 Per Age-Group
Your program may receive one print copy of our research- and play-based curriculum for each age-group supported. Nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence with hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning activities and intentional daily routines.
Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Spanish version also available
The Foundation
- 3 Foundation Volumes
- Volume 1: The Foundation
- Volume 2: Routines and Experiences
- Volume 3: Objectives for Development & Learning, Birth Through Third Grade
Daily Resources
- Intentional Teaching Experiences (151 bilingual)
- Mighty Minutes (100)
- Highlights Hello, Classroom Set (24 issues)
- Book Conversation Cards (24)
- Highlights Hello Family Sets (2 sets; 48 issues total; 24 English / 24 Spanish)
- Teaching Strategies Resource Organizer
Preschool Guided Edition
Spanish version also available
The Foundation
- 7 Foundation Volumes
- Volume 1: The Foundation
- Volume 2: Interest Areas
- Volume 3: Social–Emotional, Physical & Cognitive
- Volume 4: Language & Literacy
- Volume 5: Mathematics
- Volume 6: Science and Technology, Social Studies & the Arts
- Volume 7: Objectives for Development & Learning, Birth Through Third Grade
- Getting Started Guide
Daily Resources
- 9 Teaching Guides
- The First Six Weeks
- Balls
- Buildings
- Clothes
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Trees
- Water
- Wheels
- Exercise
- Intentional Teaching Experiences (251 bilingual)
- Mighty Minutes (100)
- Children’s Book Collection (73)
- Book Discussion Cards (20)
- Mighty Minutes Posters (20)
- Teaching Strategies Resource Organizer
The Creative Curriculum Cloud for Every Teacher
Approved programs receive complimentary access to The Creative Curriculum Cloud, which complements our print curricula with time-saving digital tools for planning, teaching, and engaging families.
FREE Subscription to GOLD Observational Assessment
Enjoy complimentary access to GOLD, which empowers teachers to capture observations in the moment, view each child’s progress against developmental milestones, and receive recommendations to easily individualize instruction.
Professional Development for Every Teacher
Learn how to effectively implement The Creative Curriculum with our 8-week onboarding program, plus gain access to a community of over 100K educators; all required CDA & CCDF training; and 400+ hours of live, virtual, and on-demand courses at no cost.
Get Started Today
Apply now to receive your curricula, assessment, and professional development resources, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.