1 the analysis of the principles of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline;  2 the systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been applied within a discipline;  the study or description of methods.
Play-Based Child Care Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care is a play-based curriculum that emphasizes a warm, responsive relationship between provider and child and a rich educational environment. The majority of children's learning and development occurs spontaneously during child-led free play.
Available as a complete curriculum system with English and Spanish editions, The Creative Curriculum helps every early childhood program create a high-quality learning environment that enables every child to become a creative, confident thinker. 1  Learn about The Creative Curriculum for Preschool.