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Biggest Assessment Myth | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Biggest Assessment Myth | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Discover six ways ongoing assessments and observations, such as the Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP): Birth to Kindergarten, can help educators in early learning environments.

PD with Pizzazz | Kaplan Early Learning Company
PD with Pizzazz | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Did you know that 25 percent of teacher spend less than one hour per week on professional learning? That's simply not good enough. Professional learning is critical to the success of you, your team, and the children in your program. Learn how to intentionally identify topics and resources where your staff can access meaningful learning opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Whatever Happened to Play? | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Whatever Happened to Play? | Kaplan Early Learning Company

If you walk into a preschool classroom you'll notice children learning math, sitting in story time and perhaps coloring, but not playing! Play has been de-emphasized in many preschool classrooms, which means lost learning opportunities for kids. Discover five reasons we should support play.

The Truth About Assessments | Kaplan Early Learning Company
The Truth About Assessments | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Discover the truth about assessments. Learn more about what formative assessments are, why they are important, who uses them, and how to successfully implement them.

Telescope Tubes | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Telescope Tubes | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Combine art, science, and outdoor learning with this engaging art and crafts activity. Make your own telescope and get a better view of the stars with Telescope Tubes. Investigate the wonders of the stars day or night and indoors or outside with this easy STEAM project. Explore star constellations and outer space with no rocket ships needed!

How You Can Use Chalk to Encourage Summer Learning | Kaplan Early Learning Company
How You Can Use Chalk to Encourage Summer Learning | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Chalk is a simple and versatile tool you can use to teach children a variety of concepts in math, science, literacy, and other subjects. From having children write their names in chalk on the sidewalk to playing a game of hopscotch math, the learning possibilities are endless! Chalk activities are perfect for the classroom or for families to do together at home during the summer months.

Paint Throwing Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Paint Throwing Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Make a SPLASH with this fun, high energy outdoor learning art activity! Unleash creative energy during this messy, free play, process art project. Students throw watercolor filled sponges that result in pastel masterpieces.

Designing the Perfect Reading Nook for Winter Weather | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Designing the Perfect Reading Nook for Winter Weather | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Discover why designing a reading nook in your classroom can help children with their individual reading and learn a few tips for setting up a reading nook for winter!

Cutting the Lawn Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Cutting the Lawn Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company

The grass is always greener with this engaging outdoor sensory experience. Children will giggle with delight as they attempt to cut tricky little blades of grass while building fine motor skills.