The Pemberton Township Schools Early Childhood program follows the Creative Curriculum educational approach to preschool learning. 

The Creative Curriculum is a widely used, research-based early childhood curriculum that focuses on fostering development and learning through play-based, hands-on investigations. It aims to help children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive, and enthusiastic learners by actively exploring their environment.

Key benefits of the Creative Curriculum for children include:

• Whole-Child Development: The curriculum addresses all areas of development: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. It also integrates literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and technology throughout the day.
• Encourages a Love for Learning: By promoting exploration, discovery, and play, it sparks natural curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning.
• Fosters Creativity and Imagination: Children are given opportunities to express themselves through various creative outlets like art, music, and dramatic play, which also helps develop critical and innovative thinking skills.
• Supports Social and Emotional Development: It emphasizes positive interactions, helps children learn to make friends, solve problems, share, and develop empathy and self-regulation.
• Develops Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Through hands-on investigations and open-ended questions, children learn to think critically, ask questions, and find solutions.
• Builds Language and Communication Skills: The curriculum provides rich language experiences through storytelling, music, reading, and conversations, helping children develop strong communication skills and early literacy.
• Enhances Motor Skills: Activities often involve movement and physical play, which aid in the development of both fine and gross motor skills.
• Individualized Instruction: The curriculum provides guidance for teachers to observe children's abilities and interests, allowing for individualized instruction and scaffolding to meet each child's unique needs.
• Kindergarten Readiness: Studies have shown that children in Creative Curriculum classrooms often have higher literacy and mathematics scores, preparing them for future academic success.

The Creative Curriculum is widely regarded as a leading early childhood educational approach and is aligned with early learning standards, ensuring a high-quality program. It provides a comprehensive approach to education, focusing on children's overall well-being, health, safety, and engagement, not just academic success. The Creative Curriculum empowers children to become active, engaged learners while providing teachers with the tools and support they need to create a rich and nurturing learning environment that prepares children for success in school and in life.