Dear CRT: Providing Assessments that are Culturally Relevant | Kaplan Early Learning Company
In the sixth installment of Dr. Tonia Durden's newest series Dear CRT, she highlights the importance of applying a cultural context to the assessment of ch
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Easy Fall Sensory Bags | Kaplan Early Learning Company
If our "senses" at Kaplan are correct, fall is here and it's time to have some fun with sensory play! Celebrate fall's arrival with your littlest learners
Autumn Scarecrow Craft | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Simple and fun, the Autumn Scarecrow Craft is the perfect DIY arts and craft activity to welcome the fall season into your classroom. Scarecrows are as much a part of fall as pumpkins and falling leaves!
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Communication Plans for DLLs | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Dr. Lea Ann Christenson offers practical tips for creating communications plans educators can use to engage with the families of the Dual Language Learners in their care.
The Kissing Hand Raccoon Puppet | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Back-to-school is an exciting time full of new faces, new friends, and new routines! But, for some young children, it can also be a time of worry and anxiety as they leave their parents for perhaps the first time to join a new classroom community. The Kissing Hand Raccoon Puppet is perfect for children experiencing separation anxiety and back-to-school blues, this easy arts and crafts activity helps children know they're not alone even though they may be away from home for the day.
Nurture in Nature: Back-to-School Tips for Outdoor Play | Kaplan Early Learning Company
In the final entry in her series, Nurture in Nature, Dr. Rachel Larimore provides easy and, most importantly, fun tips for incorporating outdoor play into the back-to-school, season.
Nurture in Nature: Supporting School Readiness Through Outdoor Play | Kaplan Early Learning Company
In the third entry in her series Nurture in Nature, Dr. Rachel Larimore explains educators and caregivers the important role outdoor play has in school readiness.
Mindfulness in the Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Offering teachers peace of mind this back-to-school season, Dr. Elizabeth Erwin addresses mindfulness in the classroom by answering frequently asked questions based on her book The Power of Presence.
Creating Inclusive Spaces: The Basics of Serving Dual Language Learners | Kaplan Early Learning Company
In the second blog of her series, Creating Inclusive Spaces, Dr. Lea Ann Christenson provides educators ways to prepare for the new Dual Language Learners entering their classroom this upcoming school year.
