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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!
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.
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 five ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day! 1. Make Cat in the Hat Hats 2. Discover Your Students' Favorite Dr. Seuss Book 3. Throw a Party to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday 4. Make Creative Seuss-Inspired Crafts 5. Make Seuss Sticks for Math Manipulatives
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.
Back to school season comes around every year. While some children enjoy this time, others may have anxieties or reservations. It's important to build relationships with your students and encourage a love of learning early on. Here are a few ways educators can help kids with back to school blues.
Using these seven principles of design, you can optimize your early childhood classroom to be comfortable and fit the needs of your children. With nature, color, furnishings, textures, displays, light, and focal points your classroom will be equipped for the school year.
