Regularly cleaning your sand and water table is important for preventing germs and diseases from spreading and breeding. Proper cleaning keeps children safe and ready to splash or dig.
Spanish is the fasts growing non-English language in the United States, so it is likely that you will have a Spanish speaking students and families. To better communicate with Spanish speaking families: Learn the basics, use new systems, request an interpreter, and encourage culture sharing in the classroom.
Learn tips for how you can improve your instructional strategy for elementary math with this article from Kaplan Early Learning Company.
In this blog, Dr. Laura Bailet — Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer — provides educators with encouraging guidance and strategies for creating preschool classroom communities this upcoming school year, however it may look.
Learn how to recruit and retain students to increase participation in your after school program with this article from Kaplan Early Learning Company.
Crafting DIY Bird Nests with the children in your care is the perfect opportunity for them to learn about nature and life science through an exciting arts activity. With just a few found at home, in the classroom, or even the backyard, children can create a unique bird nest.
Self-regulation helps children and adults to engage in behavior that is mindful, deliberate, and considerate to those around them. This concept is important for children to recognize their emotions and know how to regulate them in different situations.
Promote early literacy in your classroom or at home with an engaging storytime. When reading is interactive, children are able to participate in the learning, gain communication skills, and expand their vocabulary. Here are 16 easy ways to make reading more engaging.
Leap day occurs every four years. Seize the day with these eight exciting activities to teach your children about why leap day occurs.
Here are six classroom ideas for preschoolers: 1. Take art outside, 2. Make math fun with outdoor learning, 3. Engage in outdoor sensory play 4. Explore science concepts outside. 5. Encourage outdoor literacy learning 6. Enjoy dramatic play outside.
Dr. Seuss captured many imaginations with his creativity and memorable rhymes. It is no surprise that these books we read during our childhood are filled with quotes to live by. Here are five Dr. Seuss quotes to live by.
Here are 7 dramatic play ideas for preschoolers: Set up a 1. Workshop, 2. Food Market 3. Bakery 4. Puppet Show, 5. Cleaning service, 6. Hospital, or a 7. Camp site.
Technology plays an important role in our everyday life, and can be a great aid in education. Use technology in your classroom for activities such as teaching children about letters, numbers and animals. Technology in the classroom can also encourage creativity and help children develop digital literacy early on.
Give infants a head start on their math skills using these simple phrases. Each phrase relates to a different math concept such as counting, shapes, measurement, and patterns which will teach your infants the basics.
