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Exploring Science with Spring-Themed Lesson Plans

Exploring Science with Spring-Themed Lesson Plans
From trees and plants blooming to changes in the weather, you can use all the wonders of spring to explore science with your students! In the first of this month's featured Insights and Inspirations articles, we provide a variety of ideas on how you can create fun, spring-themed lesson plans that help children learn science concepts. Read More...

Preventing ECE Suspensions and Expulsions

Preventing ECE Suspensions and Expulsions
Have you heard of the term "preschool-to-prison pipeline"? In the second of this month's featured Insights and Inspirations articles, we discuss how suspensions and expulsions affect young children and how schools and programs can come up with systems of support to prevent ECE suspensions and expulsions. 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 »
Three Delightful Dr. Seuss Activities for PreschoolersFarm Animal Washing ActivityChicka Chicka Boom Boom Sensory TubesView 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 SeasonHandling Biting in Infant-Toddler EnvironmentsView All »

Classroom Setup

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 »

Current Issues

Addressing Bullying In Schools
Recent social movements resulting from teen suicides and traumatic school shootings have brought… More »
Addressing Bullying In SchoolsHelp Children Cope with Death and LossDeveloping Grit in the ClassroomView All »

Engineering

Engineering and Design Learning Opportunities
Whether it's a sandcastle or a miniature replica of a famous building, children love to build… More »
Engineering and Design Learning OpportunitiesView All »

Faith-Based Programs

Creating a Faith-Based Learning Environment for Children
Creating a calm, safe learning environment is essential to children's overall growth and development.… More »
Creating a Faith-Based Learning Environment for ChildrenFaith-Based After School ProgramsMaking Preschool Operations More EfficientView 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 »

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 »

Health & Safety

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 ObesityCrisis and Disaster PreparednessView All »

Inclusive Classroom

Supporting Children with Autism
Children who are diagnosed with autism or another type of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) struggle… More »
Supporting Children with AutismChallenging Gifted Students in the ClassroomAdapt Classroom Environments for Special Needs ChildrenView 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 ProjectsChallenging Gifted Students in the ClassroomCreating an Intentional Classroom EnvironmentView 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 »

Learning Tools

Blocks vs. Manipulatives
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Blocks vs. ManipulativesUsing Cameras and Video Cameras as Learning ToolsEight Ways to Use Magna-Tiles in the ClassroomView 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 PreschoolersChicka Chicka Boom Boom Sensory TubesDesigning Your Classroom Reading AreaView All »

Math

Explaining Daylight Saving Time to Children
Explaining why time changes two times each year in many countries and in most of the United… More »
Explaining Daylight Saving Time to ChildrenImproving Your Instructional Strategy for Elementary MathPete the Cat Sensory Sorting BagsView All »

Miscellaneous

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 »

Outdoor Spaces

Adding Rigor to Gardening Projects
Gardening provides a variety of hands-on, project-based learning experiences for elementary… More »
Adding Rigor to Gardening ProjectsCreating Outdoor Play Environments for Infants and ToddlersDeveloping an Outdoor ClassroomView 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 LossDealing with Children's Anxiety on the First Day of SchoolOutlining Student Goals for the School YearView All »

Science

Cloud in a Jar Science Activity
Encourage children to learn about the formation of clouds with this fun science activity.… More »
Cloud in a Jar Science ActivityEducating Children About Weather and ClimateElephant Toothpaste ActivityView 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 AutismChicka Chicka Boom Boom Sensory TubesView 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

Using Block Play to Promote STEM
Block play has long been a favorite learning center in preschool classrooms and child care… More »
Using Block Play to Promote STEMCloud in a Jar Science ActivityDIY Robot Hand STEAM ActivityView All »

Teaching Tools

Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom
How do you celebrate students' birthdays in your classroom? Is there a monthly party for the… More »
Celebrating Birthdays in the ClassroomUnderstanding the Characteristics of Traumatized ChildrenCreating Outdoor Play Environments for Infants and ToddlersView 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 »

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