Dr. Tonia Durden shares practical tips on valuing children's cultural gifts and championing equity in early childhood education with parents and teachers in the first installment of her series Times Up!: Be Equitable.
Light up children's creativity with Fall Lanterns! The perfect craft for home or school, this engaging activity brings the magic of the fall season to life.
Learn how to make your own fake snow with the fun winter-themed science experiment in this post.
Although celebrating Halloween as a classroom community looks a little different this year, never fear! These 5 Tips to Celebrate Halloween Virtually will help you connect with children and their families even if you're unable to meet in person.
Dr. Angela Searcy provides easy activity ideas for caregivers and educators looking for ways to make wearing masks in the classroom less scary for young children.
In this blog, Dr. Laura Bailet – Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer – provides educators with practical guidance and strategies for adapting assessments to meet the classroom challenges presented by COVID-19
A champion of play for over 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company beleives play is serious business and we strive to bring innovative educational products and services to children, their families and caregivers, and the educators that serve them.
Fall is back and what better way is there to celebrate its return than by making a decorative DIY Pumpkin Yarn Garland? This simple and fun arts and crafts activity is wonderful way to embrace the autumn spirit!
In this blog, Dr. Angela Eckhoff offers guidance on implementing practical strategies that support the needs of families and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Perfect for at-home or hybrid learning, these easy Autumn Leaf Animal Collages will bring color and creativity to your fall lesson plans!
Use this fun back to school craft to get to know the children in your care. With this arts and crafts activity children can be creative while also exercising their fine motor skills. When they're finished, have children present this to their class, so they can get to know their classmates as well.
Collaborative play is essential in any preschool classroom. This type of play encourages children to share, take turns, and work together with their classmates. Incorporate collaborative play in different classroom activities to teach this skill to children in an exciting way.
Here are four ways to celebrate earth day with your students: 1. Brainstorm ways to go green. 2. Plant a tree or work in your school garden. 3. Learn about the earth through music. 4. Read books about the earth.
Here are 10 things every kindergarten teacher should know. 1. How to manage a classroom 2. How to choose and store supplies 3. How to get parents involved 4. How to arrange your desks 5. How to maintain a steady stream of lesson plans 6. How to motivate your students to clean up 7. How to set the pace in the classroom 8. How to expect the unexpected 9. How to get students' attention 10. How to survive
Using rhythm sticks in the classroom is an excellent way to introduce children to music and rhythm learning. Music is a multi-sensory experience for children that promotes fine motor skills, body awareness, and coordination. Here are 11 ways to incorporate rhythm sticks in your classroom.
Teaching children about the importance of nutrition early on gives them the necessary skills to lead a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition education can be incorporated in games and other classrooms so children can learn through play.
