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Finding Fun Ways to Incorporate Holidays into Student Assignments

Finding Fun Ways to Incorporate Holidays into Student Assignments
If you're looking for fun ways to incorporate holidays into your students' assignments, you can find a great list of festive ideas in the first of this month's featured Insights and Inspirations articles. With children being excited and full of energy this time of the year, featuring holidays in some of their school work can help them focus and get more motivated about learning. From practicing storytelling skills to giving back to the community, you can find a variety of ways to celebrate and enjoy the holidays with your students. Read More...

Using Interactive Books to Support Early Literacy Skills

Using Interactive Books to Support Early Literacy Skills
Interactive reading plays an important role in supporting children's early literacy skills. Choosing interactive books can help you engage infants and toddlers by capturing their natural interest and curiosity. In the second of this month's featured Insights and Inspirations articles, we discuss how you can capture children's attention and help them develop early literacy skills. From giving characters different voices to making positive statements about books, you can make reading fun and engaging for infants and toddlers. Read More...
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Activity Ideas

Three Delightful Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschoolers
Every year on March 2, children, parents, and teachers across the nation celebrate Read Across… More »
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Arts & Crafts

Apple Boats Fall STEM Activity
Celebrate the fall season while exploring STEM concepts with this fun apple activity! With… More »
Apple Boats Fall STEM ActivityKindness Color Mixing ActivityDIY New Year Wishing WandView All »

Buying Guides

Blocks vs. Manipulatives
Blocks vs. Manipulatives: Is There A Difference? You've probably heard someone make the argument… More »
Blocks vs. ManipulativesChoosing an Educational Carpet or RugChoosing a Sand and Water TableView All »

Challenging Behaviors

Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Prevention Techniques to Address Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom Whether a child… More »
Addressing Challenging BehaviorsDealing with Challenging Behavior During the Holiday SeasonHalloween Classroom HacksView All »

Classroom Setup

Football-Themed Back-to-School Bulletin Board
Engage with your students on the first day of school with an interactive bulletin board and… More »
Football-Themed Back-to-School Bulletin BoardChoosing an Educational Carpet or RugChoosing Appropriate Chair and Table Sizes for StudentsView All »

Curriculum & Assessment

Top 5 Assessment Myths – Busted!
Article by Laura Bailet, PhD, Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer Over the course of my more… More »
Top 5 Assessment Myths – Busted!Biggest Assessment MythWhat's the Best Family Child Care Curriculum?View All »

Family Engagement

Dealing with Challenging Family Members
As an educator, you are undoubtedly going to feel frustrated with the parents and family members… More »
Dealing with Challenging Family MembersCommunicating with the Families of Dual Language LearnersConducting Parent-Teacher ConferencesView All »

For Teachers

5 Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life
Professional development comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, it's learning to care for… More »
5 Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life5 Ways to Make Time for Professional DevelopmentThe Biggest Divider in the Achievement Gap Isn't What You ThinkView All »

Furniture

Choosing an Educational Carpet or Rug
Educational carpets and area rugs can help brighten your classroom or child care center and… More »
Choosing an Educational Carpet or RugChoosing Appropriate Chair and Table Sizes for StudentsChoosing a Sand and Water TableView All »

Gender Identity

Communicating Inclusively with Parents and Caregivers
This entry is the second in a blog series on gender identity in preschool, written by child… More »
Communicating Inclusively with Parents and CaregiversGender Identity in Preschool ChildrenUncomfortable QuestionsView All »

General

Criteria for Choosing Items for Children's Use
As a teacher, picking out new items for your classroom is always exciting (and a little nerve… More »
Criteria for Choosing Items for Children's UseDefining and Identifying Quality Child CareEmbracing Change as a Leader in Early ChildhoodView All »

Inclusive Classroom

The Biggest Divider in the Achievement Gap Isn't What You Think
Article by Laura Bailet, PhD, Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer The "achievement gap" is… More »
The Biggest Divider in the Achievement Gap Isn't What You ThinkSupporting Children with AutismChallenging Gifted Students in the ClassroomView All »

Instructional Strategies

Adding Rigor to Gardening Projects
Gardening provides a variety of hands-on, project-based learning experiences for elementary… More »
Adding Rigor to Gardening ProjectsHelping Kids Avoid Summer Learning LossUsing Cameras and Video Cameras as Learning ToolsView All »

Kaplan News

VP Anna Wilmoth Receives 2018 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award
Lewisville, NC, October 8, 2018 — Anna Wilmoth, VP of Marketing and Merchandising at… More »
VP Anna Wilmoth Receives 2018 Winston Under 40 Leadership AwardHal Kaplan Scholarship for Emerging LeadersKaplan Celebrates 50 YearsView All »

Learning Centers

Encouraging Creativity in Music and Movement Learning Centers
Music and movement are essential parts of early learning. From singing songs with children… More »
Encouraging Creativity in Music and Movement Learning CentersDesigning Learning Center SpacesEnhancing the Focus on STEM in Learning CentersView All »

Literacy

Three Delightful Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschoolers
Every year on March 2, children, parents, and teachers across the nation celebrate Read Across… More »
Three Delightful Dr. Seuss Activities for PreschoolersCarrot Pulling ActivityChicka Chicka Boom Boom Sensory TubesView All »

Math

Five Little Monkeys DIY Busy Binder
Looking for a way to entertain children when on a trip or running errands? This DIY Busy Binder… More »
Five Little Monkeys DIY Busy BinderExplaining Daylight Saving Time to ChildrenIce Cream Sensory BinView All »

Outdoor Learning

Adding Rigor to Gardening Projects
Gardening provides a variety of hands-on, project-based learning experiences for elementary… More »
Adding Rigor to Gardening ProjectsHow You Can Use Chalk to Encourage Summer LearningColor Changing LeavesView All »

Playground

Creating Outdoor Play Environments for Infants and Toddlers
As a caregiver, it's important that you provide the infants and toddlers in your care with… More »
Creating Outdoor Play Environments for Infants and ToddlersExploring Science on the PlaygroundPlaygrounds by Kaplan: What You Need to KnowView All »

Product Spotlight

Biggest Assessment Myth
Article by Laura Bailet, PhD, Kaplan's Chief Academic Officer Assessments only need to… More »
Biggest Assessment MythWhatever Happened to Play?Eight Ways to Use Magna-Tiles in the ClassroomView All »

Professional Development

4 Steps to Earning Your CDA
We all know professional development is important—it can get you a job faster, excel… More »
4 Steps to Earning Your CDA5 Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life5 Ways to Make Time for Professional DevelopmentView All »

School Readiness

Helping Kids Avoid Summer Learning Loss
The word "summer" invokes images of vacations, spending time with family and friends,… More »
Helping Kids Avoid Summer Learning LossFootball-Themed Back-to-School Bulletin BoardFive Little Monkeys DIY Busy BinderView All »

Science

Astronaut Glove Box
Bring space exploration to the classroom with the Astronaut Glove Box! Using recycled materials,… More »
Astronaut Glove BoxDIY Crafts for Kids: Burlap ButterfliesCherry Blossom Salt ArtView All »

Seasonal

Apple Boats Fall STEM Activity
Celebrate the fall season while exploring STEM concepts with this fun apple activity! With… More »
Apple Boats Fall STEM ActivityHow You Can Use Chalk to Encourage Summer LearningCherry Blossom Salt ArtView All »

Sense of Place

Why Heart-Centered Environments Matter
The Sense of Place preschool furniture collection is beautifully and intentionally designed… More »
Why Heart-Centered Environments MatterWhy Nature-Inspired Classroom Design MattersThe Importance of Sensory-Based ClassroomsView All »

Sensory

Farm Animal Washing Activity
The Farm Washing Animal Activity is a simple, fun, and engaging sensory play activity for… More »
Farm Animal Washing ActivitySupporting Children with AutismCarrot Pulling ActivityView All »

Social & Emotional Development

Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Prevention Techniques to Address Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom Whether a child… More »
Addressing Challenging BehaviorsAddressing Bullying In SchoolsUnderstanding the Characteristics of Traumatized ChildrenView All »

STEM

Apple Boats Fall STEM Activity
Celebrate the fall season while exploring STEM concepts with this fun apple activity! With… More »
Apple Boats Fall STEM ActivityBalloon Rockets STEM ActivityUsing Block Play to Promote STEMView All »

Technology

Using Cameras and Video Cameras as Learning Tools
Do you use cameras and video cameras to facilitate learning and support family engagement… More »
Using Cameras and Video Cameras as Learning ToolsChoosing an Appropriate Tablet for Young ChildrenChoosing the Best Technology for Your Individual ClassroomView All »

Wellness

Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect
A recent study found that 1 in 8 U.S. children will experience abuse or neglect that is… More »
Responding to Child Abuse and NeglectPreventing Childhood ObesityChristmas Tree Snack ActivityView All »

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