Our Curriculum
The curriculum at RCNS varies for each age level and provides children with skills imperative for kindergarten as well as an appreciation for themselves, their peers and the world around them.
At RCNS, we believe children learn best through play. Guided by The Creative Curriculum, our classrooms cultivate curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
The Creative Curriculum is an excellent, research-supported play-based learning program. “Play based” programs are explicitly child-centered and directed towards ensuring children learn skills that are critical for long-term academic success. Our teachers at RCNS believe that play is the primary modality of effective learning in these early childhood years. Extensive academic research supports the real-world experience of our teachers.
Our curriculum and guidance focuses on the below 8 Areas of Development:
Language Development
Children build communication skills through rich conversations, storytelling, and play.
Teachers model and expand language in meaningful contexts.
Literacy
Reading and writing grow from hands-on experiences and exposure to print in everyday life, from labels to shared stories.
Mathematics
Children discover math concepts through play, sorting, building, and problem-solving during daily routines.
Physical Development
Movement and coordination are strengthened through active exploration — indoors and outdoors — as children gain confidence and control.
Social & Emotional Development
Nurturing relationships and responsive environments help children build self-regulation, empathy, and confidence.
Science & Technology
Children learn to observe, predict, and explore how things work through inquiry and discovery. Curiosity drives learning.
Social Studies
Through community experiences and cultural exploration, children learn about belonging, roles, and respect for others.
The Arts
Creativity blossoms through music, movement, and visual arts. Allowing children to express ideas, emotions, and individuality.