Discover a whole-child, play-based transitional kindergarten curriculum designed for meet California’s unique needs. Now’s the time to choose a TK curriculum that supports teachers and prepares every child for kindergarten.Shown to Increase Teacher Retention by 54% and Boost Growth Across Domains
Did you know that a recent NIEER study showed that The Creative Curriculum and our connected ecosystem helped improve both teacher retention rates and academic outcomes? *?
*Preliminary results produced by Teaching Strategies using GOLD data
What’s Included in a High-Quality TK Curriculum
Bring decades of research to your classroom and nurture children’s curiosity and promote whole-child development and learning in every area that is critical to their success as learners, including a focus on building pre-reading skills. Discover a curriculum that is intentionally designed to:
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- Honor the way children learn best through hands-on, play-based investigations;
- Build an infrastructure for whole-child, social-emotional development;
- Provide immersive and explicit science of reading instruction; and
- Provide digital tools that support teachers and save them time.
What’s Included:
Available in English or Spanish
The Foundation
- 7 Foundation Volumes (1 in print and 7 digital)
- 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
- Curriculum Guide (in print and digital)
Daily Resources
- 8 Teaching Guides (in print and digital)
- The First Six Weeks
- Percussion Instruments
- Architecture
- Grocery Store
- Seeds
- Cameras
- Light
- Getting Ready for Kindergarten
- Intentional Teaching Experiences (262 bilingual, in print and digital)
- Mighty Minutes (300 in digital, 135 in print)
- Children’s Book Collection and 16 Book Discussion Cards (more than 200 digital, 44 in print)
- Highlights High Five Bilingüe™ (8 sets of 5 in print) and 8 Book Conversation Cards™ (in print and digital)
- 3-Step Instruction Cards (21 in print and digital)
- Photo Cards (175 in print and digital)
- Letter Cards (52 in English, 54 in Spanish, in print and digital)
- Phonogram Cards (More than 30 in English and Spanish, in print and digital)
- Numeral Cards (20 in print and digital)
Digital access to all curriculum resources, powerful planning tools, seamless communication, family-friendly resources, embedded micro-learning, and a professional learning community, all in one place.
With the Teacher Membership, receive detailed guidance, support, and encouragement through a built-in online professional learning community; embedded microlearning; and flexible courses provided in a variety of formats, including all CDA and CCDF training.
It gives a teacher a lot of flexibility…A teacher can be presenting curriculum that is relevant to what the students are seeing going on in their world…There is just a really wide variety and lots of flexibility for teachers to meet their students where they are. It’s very much inquiry-based.
Kim Kelly
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Fremont Unified School District Board Meeting
Transitional kindergarteners learn by experiences, by touching, by asking questions—there isn’t ‘just a sit down in your chair and listen’ approach. When I was with OUSD, we picked the most developmentally appropriate curriculum, the curriculum that allowed children to see themselves in its pages, that honored their cultural and linguistic background, and we selected The Creative Curriculum.
Dr. LaWanda Wesley
Former Director of Quality Enhancement & Professional Development
Oakland Unified School District
The Creative Curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten Meets California’s TK Priorities
Explore how our TK curriculum, designed specifically for California TK, supports the whole child, builds teacher confidence, and brings families into the learning journey.
Nurtures Every Aspect of a Child’s Growth
Every child grows differently—and California’s TK programs need a curriculum that meets each learner where they are. The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten nurtures growth across all domains to help every child thrive.
Supports the full range of development
Aligned to California PTKLF – The Creative Curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten covers all areas of development and learning including social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, math, science and technology, social studies, the arts, and English language acquisition. View PTKLF Alignment
Individualizes learning with ease
Built-in tools to tailor instruction to the strengths and needs of each child, including those with disabilities.
Culturally and linguistically responsive
Celebrates children’s diverse backgrounds, languages, and experiences—fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
Where Play Sparks Learning
Transform everyday moments into meaningful learning with intentional, play-based experiences.
Rooted in research
Aligns with how young children develop through hands-on, investigative play.
Purposeful, guided experiences
Intentional teaching strategies to build language, math, and social-emotional skills during play.
Encourages curiosity and creativity
Daily investigations and open-ended exploration keep children engaged and motivated.
Stronger Family Partnerships, Stronger Classrooms
TK is full of new experiences for both children and families and is a great opportunity to engage families and build a strong foundation for family-school partnerships that support learning beyond the classroom.
Easy-to-use family resources
Includes take-home activities, conversation starters, and tips for extending learning at home.
Promotes two-way communication
Encourages ongoing collaboration between teachers and families through built-in tools and digital updates.
Culturally responsive materials
Family content reflects the diversity of your community, helping all families feel included and empowered.
Support That Helps Teachers Stay and Thrive
Give educators the tools, training, and confidence they need from day one.
Dedicated onboarding program
8-week online coaching and training program with a dedicated coach to get teachers up to speed quickly.
Embedded professional development
Includes on-demand training, modeling videos, and real-time support (PD in the moment!).
Coaching that Increases fidelity and outcomes
Elevates coaching cycle throughout the year to boost outcomes for children.
Boosts teacher confidence and retention
Proven to increase teacher retention by 54% when The Creative Curriculum and GOLD assessment are used together.
Ready to Elevate Your TK Program?
Give your teachers the tools they need. Give children the start they deserve.
