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Sensational Sunflowers: Fun Summer Activities for Kids | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Sensational Sunflowers: Fun Summer Activities for Kids | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Sunflowers are beautiful flowers with so many fun facts. Educate your children about these sensational flowers this summer and engage in an exciting arts and crafts activity with them while they learn.

Watercolor Spray Paintings | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Watercolor Spray Paintings | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Encourage your children to enjoy the outdoors with this fun summer crafts. Promote creativity and self–expression while also teaching children important skills such as fine motor skills, letter formation, and color mixing. The results of the activity are limitless.

Cleaning Crayon Marks Off Of Walls, Wood, Carpet, Plastic Chairs, Clothes and Fabric | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Cleaning Crayon Marks Off Of Walls, Wood, Carpet, Plastic Chairs, Clothes and Fabric | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Remove crayons marks from your common household surfaces with materials found in your home or local grocery store.

From Trash to Treasure: Finding Inexpensive Materials for Your Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning Company
From Trash to Treasure: Finding Inexpensive Materials for Your Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Getting the right materials for your classroom can be expensive. The Thrifty Teacher's Guide to Creative Learning Centers offers tips such as repurposing recycling, looking for clearance and special sales, asking for donations, and many more helpful tips.

Peppermint Oobleck Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Peppermint Oobleck Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Help your children have fun while developing their fine motor skills with this engaging and exciting activity. Watch your children interact with the peppermint oobleck as they learn about the states of matter. Try making our Peppermint Oobleck for a fun holiday activity!

7 Benefits of Yoga for Young Kids | Kaplan Early Learning Company
7 Benefits of Yoga for Young Kids | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Yoga is a great activity you can do with your young children to encourage mindfulness in their daily lives. Here are seven benefits of yoga: 1. Helps manage anxiety 2. Improves emotional regulation 3. Boosts self esteem 4. Increases body awareness 5. Enhances concentration and memory 6. Develops strength and flexibility and 7. Teaches discipline and reduces impulsivity

Ocean Inspired Acrylic Pour for Kids | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Ocean Inspired Acrylic Pour for Kids | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Bring the magic of the beach straight to your home or classroom with this engaging arts and crafts activity! The Ocean Inspired Acrylic Pour for Kids is a colorful sensory exploration full of fun and just the right amount of messiness.

DIY Bouncy Balls | Kaplan Early Learning Company
DIY Bouncy Balls | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Fun and easy-to-make, this engaging STEM activity will have children bouncing with joy! Kids will loving making their own DIY Bouncy Balls and exploring the science behind their new favorite toy.

19 Back-to-School Tips for Virtual Learning | Kaplan Early Learning Company
19 Back-to-School Tips for Virtual Learning | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Even though you may not be together this fall, you can still build a strong classroom community. In this blog, Dr. Laura Wilhelm helps educators connect with students and navigate the new normal of virtual learning with these back-to-school tips.

How To Disinfect Playgrounds | Kaplan Early Learning Company
How To Disinfect Playgrounds | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Create safe and healthy outdoor learning environments with these CDC recommended tips for disinfecting playgrounds and outdoor spaces.

COVID-19 Classrooms: How to Expand Your Space Without Construction | Kaplan Early Learning Company
COVID-19 Classrooms: How to Expand Your Space Without Construction | Kaplan Early Learning Company

In this blog, Sandra Duncan, EdD, and architect Lauren Magee, provide practical and helpful strategies for educators seeking ways to safely distance children in the COVID classroom.

DIY Kindness Board | Kaplan Early Learning Company
DIY Kindness Board | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Encourage your students to help decorate the classroom with this DIY Kindness Board. With this engaging activity everyone is involved in lighting up the board with their acts of kindness.

Engaging Fall Activities for Infants and Toddlers | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Engaging Fall Activities for Infants and Toddlers | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Bring in fall with these four exciting activities sure to engage your infants and toddlers. These activities include fall themed reading, puzzles, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.

Using Technology to Support Family Engagement | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Using Technology to Support Family Engagement | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Learn how you can use technology to communicate with parents and support family engagement with this article from Kaplan Early Learning Company.

DIY Rainbow Spinner | Kaplan Early Learning Company
DIY Rainbow Spinner | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Show off your true colors and spark summer creativity with this fun DIY Rainbow Spinner arts and crafts activity. Kids will be mesmerized by the colorful patterns as their twirl and spin their unique creation!

Talking to Children About Racism | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Talking to Children About Racism | Kaplan Early Learning Company

In this blog, Dr. Angela Searcy shares her guidance on common questions parents and educators may have about how to have conversations on celebrating diversity, defining racism and explaining racial violence with young children.