Analysis of Dodge’s

Creative Curriculum for

Pre-schoolers
Preeti Sonpal (Batch 2022-23)
Acknowledgement
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to all PSTTI teachers for giving me an
opportunity to work on this project which helped me to explore many details on the subject
and increased my knowledge.

I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to Manjula Ma’am for here throughout
support.

Lastly, my heartiest thanks to my friends and family for helping me directly or indirectly to
complete this project.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Curriculum Approach
3. Curriculum Components
4. Implementation of the Curriculum
5. Effectiveness of the Curriculum
6. Conclusion
1. Introduction
Introduction

”The Creative Curriculum for Preschool” was developed in 1978 by

Diane Trister Dodge.

This Curriculum is a comprehensive and research-based curriculum

for pre-schoolers that aims to support their development and
learning through active exploration and play.
2. Curriculum Approach
Curriculum Approach

 Emphasized a play-based approach

 Supports children's natural curiosity and

desire to explore
Curriculum Approach
The curriculum promotes the
development of social-emotional
skills, language and literacy, cognitive
skills, and physical development
through a variety of activities and
experiences.
Curriculum Approach
The curriculum encourages teachers
to plan experiences that are
developmentally appropriate and that
build on children's interests and
strengths
3. Curriculum Components
Curriculum Components

3
Components

1. Learning Objective 2. Lesson Plan 3. Assessment Method

Curriculum Components
1. Learning Objective

The learning objectives are organized around different domains, such as social-emotional development, language
and literacy, and physical development.

2. Lesson Plan

Lesson plans provide detailed instructions on how to implement activities that promote children's development
and learning.

3. Assessment Method

Assessment methods include ongoing observation and documentation of children's progress, as well as formal
assessments to measure children's learning outcomes.
4. Implementation of Curriculum
Implementation of Curriculum
Requires collaborative efforts between -

Teachers

Family

Administrator
Implementation of Curriculum
Teachers need to be knowledgeable about the curriculum and its components to
effectively plan and implement activities that promote children's development and
learning.

Families play a vital role in supporting their children's learning at home and
communicating with teachers about their child's progress.

Administrators need to provide support and resources to ensure the curriculum is

implemented with fidelity.
5. Effectiveness of the Curriculum
Effectiveness of Curriculum

Cognitive skills
development
Social-emotional
development
Improvement in
language &
Promoting literacy skills
development &
learning
Effectiveness of Curriculum
 Research studies have shown that the Creative Curriculum is effective in promoting

children's development and learning.

 Studies have shown that children who participate in the Creative Curriculum show

improvements in language and literacy skills, social-emotional development, and

cognitive skills.

 The curriculum has also been shown to be effective for children from diverse

backgrounds and for children with disabilities.

6. Conclusion
Conclusion

Comprehensive
Well Designed
components

Evidence-
based
Effectiveness

Valuable
Resource
Conclusion
 Dodge's Creative Curriculum is a well-designed and effective curriculum for promoting

pre-schoolers' development and learning

 Its approach to teaching and learning, comprehensive components, collaborative

implementation, and evidence-based effectiveness make it a valuable resource for

teachers, families, and administrators.