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Autumn Leaf Animal Collages | Kaplan Early <strong>Learning</strong> Company
Autumn Leaf Animal Collages | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Autumn Leaf Animal Collages Perfect for at-home or hybrid learning, these Autumn Leaf Animal Collages will bring color and … For older children, leaf-focused outdoor science explorations, and STEAM activities like this one, are a wonderful way to …
Planning Your Family Engagement Event | Kaplan Early <strong>Learning</strong>…
Planning Your Family Engagement Event | Kaplan Early Learning
Choose a topic, theme, and/or activity that fits program and family needs. Pick a date and time that works for you and the families of the children in your care. Reserve a room or outdoor space if the event is not being held in your classroom. …
Finding the Right Lighting for Classroom Spaces | Kaplan Early…
Finding the Right Lighting for Classroom Spaces | Kaplan Early…
Be sure to look for safe, low-wattage, energy-efficient, and soft lighting for classroom spaces. For example, you wouldn't want to use outdoor bulbs to illuminate the reading area because the bulbs are too bright for the space and give off a bluish, …
Finding Ways to Rest and Relax During School Breaks | Kaplan…
Finding Ways to Rest and Relax During School Breaks | Kaplan…
If you're an educator, you likely spend a good amount of each day indoors, so use your day(s) off as an opportunity to get outside and soak up the sunshine. Even if it's cloudy outside, you can still take a walk and enjoy being outdoors. Have lunch …
Classroom Lists
… growth and learning. Baby sitting outside looking upward Head Start infant classroom floorplan Early Head Start Infant 6 Weeks-12 Months Go to List View Classroom Virtual Tour Toddler child sitting inside an outdoor playset tunnel …
Ice Cream Sensory Bin | Kaplan Early <strong>Learning</strong> Company
Ice Cream Sensory Bin | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Children can set up a pretend ice cream shop to add a dramatic play element and extend the enjoyment or simply enjoy the creations they made. Scoop up some more outdoor fun with this activity and more! Browse our selection of classroom arts and …
3 Nature-Themed Activities to Enrich Your Preschool Math and…
3 Nature-Themed Activities to Enrich Your Preschool Math and…
classroom, we've also included a list of materials and idea starters to enrich the play in your classroom learning centers. … Then, take the children on an outdoor scavenger hunt to gather materials such as leaves, rocks, shells, pinecones, flowers, …
Supporting DLLs in Preschool | Kaplan Early <strong>Learning</strong> Company
Supporting DLLs in Preschool | Kaplan Early Learning Company
that language when they enter preschool, which means learning English in addition to their home language can by … Outdoor Play Area - Adding authentic items to the outdoor play area can help children learn to recognize the meanings and …
5 Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life | Kaplan…
5 Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life | Kaplan…
Professional development comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, it's learning to care for yourself. Did you know that … Whether it's taking the children outside for recess or taking a short walk during lunch, spending time outdoors reinvigorates …
New Jersey PreK Resources | Kaplan Early Learning Company
… and media should be playful and support creativity, exploration, pretend play, active play, and outdoor activities." Inspire Ultra & Plus Inspire Ultra & Plus The innovative Inspire Ultra and Inspire Plus create opportunities for endless learning! …
Curriculum Kits
… of experiences that support children's development and learning. This kit features a sampling of items designed to enhance the experiences of "Connecting with Music and Movement", "Exploring Sand and Water" and "Going Outdoors" for Young Infants. …
How to Use the North Carolina Early Care Expansion & Access Grant
How to Use the North Carolina Early Care Expansion & Access Grant
… Capital improvements or renovations: This includes adding new materials or upgrading your classrooms and outdoor play areas … What Can I Purchase With the North Carolina Early Care and Learning Expansion & Access Grant? This grant is for new projects …
5 Smart Ways to Use Leftover Child-Care Funds Before It's Too…
5 Smart Ways to Use Leftover Child-Care Funds Before It's Too…
… SnugPlay Kits are also good options for playgrounds and outdoor spaces. These kits use large-scale loose parts to develop gross motor skills, creative thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. Professional learning Engaging professional …
Ghost Rockets STEAM Activity | Kaplan Early <strong>Learning</strong> Company
Ghost Rockets STEAM Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Mix the two components together with a spoon or craft stick. 3Prep for Launch Select your launchpad (we chose some outdoor … Incorporate the Ghost Rockets STEAM Activity into your lesson plans to encourage STEM learning, nurture scientific inquiry, …
Julie Dobies - Early Childhood Resources - MD, DE, DC
Julie Dobies - Early Childhood Resources - MD, DE, DC
Julie currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where she enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and spending time outdoors. Julie spent more than 6 years teaching in both early childhood and elementary classrooms, so she has the …
5 STEM Products Every Early Childhood Classroom Needs
5 STEM Products Every Early Childhood Classroom Needs
Toddler Light Table – freestanding table with a soft, illuminated surface that supports STEM learning in children 18 … A few of our best-selling sand water tables include: Indoor/Outdoor Sand and Water Table – with locking casters and a …
The Best Back-to-School Supplies for Your Pre-K Classroom
The Best Back-to-School Supplies for Your Pre-K Classroom
… wood tables and furnishings that bring a hint of the outdoors to your classroom and help create a calming atmosphere for … Pre-K Classroom Supplies for Educational Enrichment Without meaningful learning experiences in the preschool years, children …
Professional Development to Improve Early Childhood Program Quality
Professional Development to Improve Early Childhood Program Quality
… When it is time for you to sign up for professional learning hours, the only options available are in-person sessions about infant development and outdoor play. You attend the sessions because you need to clock hours this year, but you leave without …
4 Considerations for Choosing the Right Technology for Your Classroom
4 Considerations for Choosing the Right Technology for Your Classroom
… Technology should never replace creative play time, explorations, physical activity, outdoor experiences, conversation, or social interactions. Instead, technology should be used to support this learning and expand young children’s access to …
Shawna Tiner - Early Childhood Resources - North Texas
Shawna Tiner - Early Childhood Resources - North Texas
earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Science from Baylor University and has a strong background in design, sales, and marketing. She currently lives on a farm in North Texas where she enjoys spending her free time outdoors. …
Kaplan DRDP Preschool
… Appeal to children's natural instinct to explore, investigate, sort and collect. Looking and feeling like real rocks, these pebbles are great for learning in the sand, in the water and outdoors. Ideal for early word building. Each set includes a …
Ice Chalk Art Activity | Kaplan Early <strong>Learning</strong> Company
Ice Chalk Art Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Ice chalk is a neat, easy, and unique craft for children of all ages. Encouraging creativity among children is a vital part of their learning experience. Be sure to browse our selection of art supplies and fun crafts and activities to help children …
The Benefits of Project-Based <strong>Learning</strong> in Early Education
The Benefits of Project-Based Learning in Early Education
… A group of four young children stand at an outdoor mud kitchen, they each have a kitchen utensil in their hands and are pouring pinecones and flowers into a large clay pot. How can you make project-based learning work in your classroom? As you can …
Designing the Perfect Reading Nook for Winter Weather | Kaplan…
Designing the Perfect Reading Nook for Winter Weather | Kaplan…
This will help children perceive the space as a safe space for reading and learning. Consider adding cozy loungers, pillows, … to use the space as a warm and cozy alternative to the outdoors. In no time, all of your students will be clamoring to …