The document discusses the Creative Curriculum approach used in some preschools and questions its effectiveness. It describes Creative Curriculum as a play-based, child-centered model that focuses on letting children choose activities and learn through play rather than teacher-directed lessons. However, assessments of preschoolers showed most had weak skills in academics like letters, numbers, and rhyming words. The document concludes that the Creative Curriculum approach may not adequately prepare children for the more structured environment of kindergarten.