The Creation Village learning journey
Character-Based
We shape hearts and minds around the character of Christ and the IB learner profile.
Every person bears God's image. Genesis 1:27
CREATION Life
Eight principles, every grade, every year
CREATION Life is our own whole-child curriculum. Each year every class works through all eight principles, with Scripture, discussion, a learner profile focus and a service project. In middle and upper school each unit moves through four weeks: Encounter, Explore, Respond, Reflect.
Choice
- PreK
- I can choose to follow Jesus
- Primary
- Leading by Choice
- Middle
- Listen. Learn. Choose.
- Upper
- Choosing to Follow
Rest
- PreK
- I can rest like Jesus
- Primary
- Rhythms of Rest
- Middle
- Stillness and Strength
- Upper
- Sacred Pause
Environment
- PreK
- I love God's beautiful world
- Primary
- Guardians of God's World
- Middle
- Created for Care
- Upper
- Living in God's Garden Again
Activity
- PreK
- I can move my body for God
- Primary
- Moving with Purpose
- Middle
- Move with Purpose
- Upper
- Be Strong
Trust
- PreK
- I trust my great God
- Primary
- Faithful in the Fire
- Middle
- Keep Your Eyes Above the Waves
- Upper
- Where You Stand When You Can't See the Path
Interpersonal relationships
- PreK
- I have friends
- Primary
- Hearts in Harmony
- Middle
- Better Together
- Upper
- True Connections
Outlook
- PreK
- I have a happy heart
- Primary
- Joy in the Journey
- Middle
- Live on Purpose
- Upper
- Eyes Up
Nutrition
- PreK
- I eat good food God made
- Primary
- The Bread of Life
- Middle
- More Than Bread
- Upper
- The Eden Diet
Unit titles from the 2026-27 CREATION Life curriculum, one example per stage.
IB plus CREATION Life
One framework for character
All ten IB learner profile attributes are taught through CREATION Life, so faith and the IB speak the same language.
Inquirers
Curious about God's world, asking questions and seeking truth with humility.
Knowledgeable
Exploring ideas that matter, from caring for our bodies to caring for creation.
Thinkers
Weighing choices wisely and solving problems with faith and reason.
Communicators
Speaking the truth in love and listening well.
Principled
Acting with integrity and owning their words and actions.
Open-minded
Valuing every person as made in God's image and seeing from others' points of view.
Caring
Showing compassion to people and to creation, and serving others.
Risk-takers (courageous)
Facing the unknown with courage because they trust God.
Balanced
Caring for mind, body and spirit through rest, movement and healthy food.
Reflective
Looking back with gratitude and growing from every experience.
Each CREATION Life unit names its learner profile focus; these are the principles that teach each attribute most often.
Houses and House Points
Individual and House recognition for character
When teachers see character in action, the student is recognised and so is their House. Character is celebrated personally and as a community.
Individual recognition
- Teachers recognise character in action every day
- Each quarter, one student per year group is honored at chapel for character
- Students use what they earn for privileges, and honorees earn a special Honors privilege
House recognition
- Every recognition also counts for the student's House
- Houses compete for the House Cup all year
- The top Houses each quarter earn a shared reward, such as a walking trip or House celebration
What students are recognised for
IB learner profile
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
Stewardship and citizenship
- Positive attitude and kindness
- Helping others
- Going above and beyond
- Building community
- Radical acts of stewardship
- Fruit of the Spirit
Approaches to learning
- Self-management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical and creative thinking
- Research
How character is taught
Biblical integration
Units of inquiry ask what students learn about God and how that truth helps them serve others.
Responsive Classroom
Morning meetings, shared rules and logical consequences build a safe, joyful community in every room.
RULER emotional intelligence
Students learn to recognize, understand, label, express and regulate emotions.
Service learning
Students apply learning to real needs, joining faith with action.
Community life
Daily worship, House gatherings and mentoring put character into practice.
Learning buddies
Older students mentor younger ones as Learning Buddies through collaboration and service.
Our honor code
Each student is a unique child of God, and is asked to:
- Treat others with love and respect.
- Speak the truth in love.
- Own your words and actions.
From the 2026-27 Family Handbook.
RULER · with prayer at its center
Our Meta-Moment
When emotions run high, students learn to sense, pause, pray and then choose their best response. CREATION Life lessons and House Worship open with a breath prayer, so the habit is practised every week.
- 1
Sense
Notice a change in your body or mind.
- 2
Pause
Wait to respond. Breathe to think more clearly.
- 3
Pray
Imagine your best self in the situation, and pray a breath prayer.
- 4
Strategize and act
Think of a strategy, and try it out!
The Grove of Virtues
Breath prayers for every learner profile attribute
Breathe in on the first line and out on the second.
Wonder
Breathe inYou created my inmost beingBreathe outI am fearfully and wonderfully made
Psalm 139:13-14
Wisdom
Breathe inFill my heart with wisdomBreathe outMy hope is in Your word
Psalm 119:11
Discernment
Breathe inShow meBreathe outthe way I should go
Philippians 1:9-10
Humility
Breathe inFill me with the mind of ChristBreathe outSo I can serve and love others
Philippians 2:3-5
Integrity
Breathe inTeach me your wayBreathe outHelp me walk in your truth
Psalm 86:11
Grace
Breathe inYour grace is all I needBreathe outMay your power work through me
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Compassion
Breathe inThere is no fearBreathe outin your love
1 John 4:18
Courage
Breathe inYour strength is with meBreathe outWherever I go
Joshua 1:9
Balance
Breathe inYou give life and breath to everythingBreathe outYou satisfy my every need
Acts 17:25
Gratitude
Breathe inYou shower me with mercyBreathe outYou fill my life with good gifts
James 1:17
Student leadership
Character in action
Students lead through student government, their Houses, honor societies and service, putting fairness, honesty and care into practice.
See it in action
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