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.
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.
Discover the truth about assessments. Learn more about what formative assessments are, why they are important, who uses them, and how to successfully implement them.
Combine art, science, and outdoor learning with this engaging art and crafts activity. Make your own telescope and get a better view of the stars with Telescope Tubes. Investigate the wonders of the stars day or night and indoors or outside with this easy STEAM project. Explore star constellations and outer space with no rocket ships needed!
Chalk is a simple and versatile tool you can use to teach children a variety of concepts in math, science, literacy, and other subjects. From having children write their names in chalk on the sidewalk to playing a game of hopscotch math, the learning possibilities are endless! Chalk activities are perfect for the classroom or for families to do together at home during the summer months.
Make a SPLASH with this fun, high energy outdoor learning art activity! Unleash creative energy during this messy, free play, process art project. Students throw watercolor filled sponges that result in pastel masterpieces.
Discover why designing a reading nook in your classroom can help children with their individual reading and learn a few tips for setting up a reading nook for winter!
The grass is always greener with this engaging outdoor sensory experience. Children will giggle with delight as they attempt to cut tricky little blades of grass while building fine motor skills.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream sensory fun! Scoop after scoop, everyone will enjoy making these imaginative and fun ice cream treats! Children can exercise their fine motor skills along with the addition of sensory play while making a cone for themselves, a friend, or at a pretend ice cream shop.
