Support thoughtful classroom planning and program growth with Learning Center resource books for early childhood educators and directors. Kaplan’s selection includes guides on nature-inspired infant and toddler spaces, child care business development, and Universal Design for Learning, helping programs create accessible environments, strengthen enrollment strategies, support inclusion, and design welcoming spaces where children can thrive.

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New technologies and digital communications channels are changing the way parents and caregivers discover child-care centers and decide where to enroll. In response, center administrators have to rethink the traditional paths to enrollment. The Basics of Growing a Child-Care Business offers information to help you stand out from the competition. This book offers clear strategies for growth. Charm: Grab the customer's attention. Create a solid foundation for your marketing strategy. Advise: Establish yourself as an expert and set your sales goals. Delight: Design your customer experience, and create an ongoing sales pipeline. Tracks: Gather Data, measure your results, and adjust your approach.

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As an early childhood educator, you want every child to thrive, regardless of their abilities or learning style. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides a framework for designing learning experiences that are inclusive and accessible to all children. In this guide, you'll learn how to apply UDL principles to your early childhood environment to create a welcoming, engaging, and effective learning environment for every child. From designing flexible learning spaces to using technology to support diverse learners, you'll discover practical strategies and tips for implementing UDL in your classroom. With real-world examples, this book shows you how to: create a classroom culture where children feel safe and comfortable, design and adapt materials for different learning styles and needs, collaborate with families and colleagues to support children's learning, use technology to enhance learning for all children, and incorporate UDL principles into your daily routines and activities.