Increasing Student Participation in After School Programs | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Learn how to recruit and retain students to increase participation in your after school program with this article from Kaplan Early Learning Company.
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DIY Bird Nests | 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.
The Importance of Self-Regulation in the Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning Company
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.
Easy Ways to Engage Children During Story Time | Kaplan Early Learning Company
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.
8 Fun Things to do with Your Students on Leap Day | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Leap day occurs every four years. Seize the day with these eight exciting activities to teach your children about why leap day occurs.
Six Outdoor Classroom Ideas for Preschoolers | Kaplan Early Learning Company
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.
Five Dr. Seuss Quotes Teachers Can Live By | Kaplan Early Learning Company
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.
7 Dramatic Play Ideas for Preschoolers | Kaplan Early Learning Company
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.
5 Ways to Use Technology for Preschoolers | Kaplan Early Learning Company
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.
Fun Math Activities for Infants | Kaplan Early Learning Company
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.
How to Teach Citizenship in the Elementary School Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Here are five ways to teach citizenship in the elementary school classroom: 1. Encourage children to read books about citizenship 2. Give children the opportunity to free write or draw 3. Discuss how different book characters display good citizenship 4. Make citizenship carnations 5. Encourage children to grow into good citizens
How to Create an Outdoor Art Studio | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Learn about the steps you need to take when creating an outdoor art studio for students with this article from Kaplan Early Learning
Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Celebrate thanksgiving in your classroom with these five exciting activities including STEM, art, writing, and critical thinking skills.
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
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.
