Buzz through spring with the Bee Pollination STEAM Activity! Now that more and more bees are coming out after the cold winter, it's the perfect time to teach children about how bees and flowers help each other out to accomplish each other's goals: Flowers getting pollinated and bees gathering nectar for honey. Children will enjoy flying their little bee buddies around and helping them gather pollen to deliver from flower to flower.
In this blog, Susan Damico, Director at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, challenges educators and caregivers to make a change that can improve the quality of the care they provide for children: take time for self-care.
Chalk Water Prints are an easy and fun way to explore a new use for chalk and create unique masterpieces in the process.
In this blog, child psychologist and early education author Dr. Ginger Welch discusses the ways children can cope with strong emotions through art, providing practical advice for parents and educators exploring the therapeutic properties of creativity.
In the fourth blog of her series, Boosting Early Literacy, Dr. Laura Bailet — Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer— focuses on the importance of taking the time for mindfulness and supporting a sense of calm in children as they grow.
In this blog, Dr. Nadia J. Jones, Kaplan's Chief Content Officer and current member of the NAEYC Governing Board, shares a recap of the NAEYC Public Policy Forum and invites administrators, educators, parents, and caregivers to begin their journey as advocates for early childhood education.
In the second installment of Dr. Tonia Durden's newest series Dear CRT, she encourages educators to reflect on how they interact with others, especially the young Black and Brown children in their care.
Start spring off with a bang with DIY Seed Bombs! Together, you and your children can celebrate the arrival of spring by planting flowers in this fun and unique new way.
Even though National Women's History Month is over, at Kaplan, we celebrate a legacy of strong female leadership every day of the year.
In the third blog of her series, Boosting Early Literacy, Dr. Laura Bailet — Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer — explains the benefits targeted literacy interventions have on learners who may be at risk and provides key considerations for educators considering these interventions to combat learning loss.
Children will love exploring the wonders of spring and learning more about this season of growth and renewal as they create unique works of bubble art!
In the second blog in her series, Boosting Early Literacy, Dr. Laura Bailet – Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer – provides educators and administrators with practical advice for getting books in the hands of children at school and at home.
In Dr. Tonia Durden's newest series Dear CRT, she invites educators to reflect on who they are and where they are on their journey to becoming a culturally relevant teacher.
Each year, beginning on November first, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated to honor the sacrifices, culture, and stories of Indigenous people who have contributed significantly to our country's history.
In the first blog of her new series, Boosting Early Literacy, Dr. Laura Bailet — Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer — provides educators with encouraging guidance for getting children back on the path to learning in the wake of COVID-19.
Early childhood expert, advocate, and author Dr. Sarah Vanover outlines the current crisis childcare providers and families face in America today, urging us to reimagine the childcare industry for all Americans whose livelihoods depend on it.
