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5 Things to Consider About Classroom Chairs
5 Things to Consider About Classroom Chairs
These chairs give children a sense of place and can go a long way in helping them feel welcome in the classroom. A preschool-aged girl sits in a green vinyl chair and reaches to grab a stuffed animal from a wicker basket beside the chair 5 Facts …
9 Ways to Help Children Transition from Home to School
9 Ways to Help Children Transition from Home to School
… A young boy points to the "fist bump" image on a morning greeting chart located beside a preschool classroom door. Give Children a Secure Space to Place Their Belongings Many children find comfort in personal items such as stuffed animals, blankets, …
Talking to Children About Racism | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Talking to Children About Racism | Kaplan Early Learning Company
Use simple statements like, "Tell me about a time you were scared," and incorporate tools like mirrors, drawing, or a stuffed animal to show those emotions. Connect those ideas with individuals that experience racism or racial violence. In the same …
Encouraging Creativity in Music and Movement Learning Centers…
Encouraging Creativity in Music and Movement Learning Centers…
You may want to use carpet squares or plastic hoops to define personal space as children explore music. Provide props. Simple props, such as scarves, hoops, balls, and stuffed animals, can help support children's creative movements. Make sure you …
Letting Students Fidget in the Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning…
Letting Students Fidget in the Classroom | Kaplan Early Learning…
You can also choose to make your own fidgets for the children in your classroom. You can easily make a stress ball, gel bag, or calming vessel. You can also make a weighted stuffed animal for kids who don't like to stay in one place. Be sure to …
10 Tips for Cleaning Classrooms | Kaplan Early Learning Company
10 Tips for Cleaning Classrooms | Kaplan Early Learning Company
If possible, make sure that the fabric toys in your classroom, such as stuffed animals, are machine washable and dryer safe. Teachers should wash and dry these fabric toys daily if able. 7. Limit Who Uses Whiteboards Smart boards, whiteboards, and …
How to Set Up Your Preschool Literacy Learning Center | Kaplan…
How to Set Up Your Preschool Literacy Learning Center | Kaplan…
Your literacy center should invite children to sit down and read a story or practice writing their name. Children who struggle with reading will often refuse to read in places they don't feel comfortable. Add pillows, stuffed animals, and bean bag …
Toys That Teach: 13 Educational Gift Ideas for Children in Grades…
Toys That Teach: 13 Educational Gift Ideas for Children in Grades…
… By putting on the smock, children can transform themselves into professional Hairdressers, ready to give their friends or stuffed animals a makeover. This set includes non-cutting scissors, headbands, a battery-powered hairdryer, hair spray, and …
10 Educational Gift Ideas for 3- and 4-Year Olds
10 Educational Gift Ideas for 3- and 4-Year Olds
… Gift Companions: No camping trip is complete without a place to sleep and camping tools such as a compass and lantern. An image of two plush Warmies Microwavable Capybara stuffed animals. Warmies® Microwavable Plush 13" Capybara Ages: Birth and …
5 Social-Emotional Support Products To Start The School Year…
5 Social-Emotional Support Products To Start The School Year…
… Set up your cozy area in a quiet corner of the classroom, away from high-traffic areas. Include soft textures like pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals that children can hold for comfort. Make sure the space feels private and safe, while still …
Toys That Teach: 14 Educational Gift Ideas for Infants
Toys That Teach: 14 Educational Gift Ideas for Infants
… This rocking horse features a safety guard you can remove once your infant rocks confidently without support. Wooden Hippopotamus Ride-On With a storage box in front, children can take their favorite stuffed animals or toys on an adventure while …
Handling Biting in Infant-Toddler Environments | Kaplan Early…
Handling Biting in Infant-Toddler Environments | Kaplan Early…
… children bite without getting a negative reaction from you. Make sure you comfort children who are bitten. Give them a hug, offer them an ice pack, or let them hold a stuffed animal until they are calm. Write a written report of all biting incidents. …
7 Storage Solutions to Organize Your Early Childhood Classroom
7 Storage Solutions to Organize Your Early Childhood Classroom
… The low-sided options can hold blocks, small manipulatives, and science materials such as shells and stones. When placed on the floor, the larger baskets are the perfect height to store stuffed animals or dress-up clothes. The natural tones and …
10 Things Kindergarten Teachers Should Know | Kaplan Early Learning…
10 Things Kindergarten Teachers Should Know | Kaplan Early Learning…
… Keep a squishy ball at your desk in case you have a student who gets fidgety. This will help them concentrate and keep the class on track! Have stuffed animals prepared for Day 1! Sometimes, kindergartners get teary when it's time to say goodbye to …
10 Educational Gift Ideas for Children 5 Years Old and Up
10 Educational Gift Ideas for Children 5 Years Old and Up
… Ages: Birth and up. A tried-and-true cuddle friend, the Warmies® Microwavable Plush Sloth is the perfect gift for stuffed animal lovers and those children who need extra comfort throughout the day or night. Place the plush sloth in a 1000W …
The Early Years Initiative Grant: Get the Most Out of Your Funds
The Early Years Initiative Grant: Get the Most Out of Your Funds
… An image of an early childhood toddler classroom that is set up with a large area rug, bookshelf, wooden storage shelving, a wooden rocking chair with a blue cushion, a wicker basket with stuffed animals, and wall tapestries and planters on the …
6 Classroom Accommodations to Support Children with Sensory Processing…
6 Classroom Accommodations to Support Children with Sensory Processing…
… When children are calm, they’re more attentive, focused, and prepared to learn. There are several weighted items you can bring into the classroom, such as blankets, lap pads, and stuffed animals. They should be no more than 5–10% of the …