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Pumpkin Catapult | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Pumpkin Catapult | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Launch into fall learning with this STEAM activity! Explore the concepts of catapults and trajectories with children as they launch mini-pumpkins and discover new ways to develop early math and science skills.

Halloween Classroom Hacks | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Halloween Classroom Hacks | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Halloween means classroom fun and creative celebrations! But, some teachers may need extra help managing their classrooms as they prepare for Halloween. Check out these hacks to keep your classroom all treats and no tricks this Halloween!

Halloween Crafts for Kids: Monster Dolls | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Halloween Crafts for Kids: Monster Dolls | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Inspire creativity this Halloween with this spooky fun arts and crafts activity. Imaginations will run wild as students create ghosts, zombies, mummies, and more, just in time for Halloween!

Only One You Rock Garden Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Only One You Rock Garden Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Celebrate diversity and support the individuality of your students with a classroom rock garden! Support kindness with this social-emotional showcase that promotes unity through art.

Inspirational Word Cloud Wings | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Inspirational Word Cloud Wings | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Inspire positive self-esteem and academic success with bulletin board art! These chalk-based word bank wings make a fantastic photo backdrop for the first day of class or a mid-semester showcase.

rainbow wind chimes | Kaplan Early Learning Company
rainbow wind chimes | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Showcase a world of colors with this vibrant and easy art project. Using natural materials combined with a lively color pallet, this rainbow wind chime is sure to brighten up your classroom's mood.

Biggest Assessment Myth | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Biggest Assessment Myth | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Discover six ways ongoing assessments and observations, such as the Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP): Birth to Kindergarten, can help educators in early learning environments.

PD with Pizzazz | Kaplan Early Learning Company
PD with Pizzazz | Kaplan Early Learning Company

Did you know that 25 percent of teacher spend less than one hour per week on professional learning? That's simply not good enough. Professional learning is critical to the success of you, your team, and the children in your program. Learn how to intentionally identify topics and resources where your staff can access meaningful learning opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Whatever Happened to Play? | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Whatever Happened to Play? | Kaplan Early Learning Company

If you walk into a preschool classroom you'll notice children learning math, sitting in story time and perhaps coloring, but not playing! Play has been de-emphasized in many preschool classrooms, which means lost learning opportunities for kids. Discover five reasons we should support play.