Inspiration & Resources
Sales Rep Spotlight: Meet Jamie Fishman
Welcome to the first installment of our series highlighting the incredible sales representatives at Constructive Playthings! Today, we shine the spotlight on Jamie Fishman, a seasoned professional...
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Meet Greg Sullivan, Playground Installer for over 30 years
In the realm of childhood memories, few things hold as much significance as playgrounds. They're where friendships are forged, laughter echoes, and imaginations run wild. Behind every vibrant, bust...
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Illuminating Learning: How Light Tables Support Differentiated Instruction
In my 15+ year career as a teacher, one of the most versatile tools I have used is the light table. From an early learning classroom to a middle school art room, the light table can be used as a ...
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It's that time of year again! The season of giving. To simplify your shopping this year, we've curated timeless classics, and customer favorites within our Holiday Gift Guide to help you navigate t...
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Seamless Transitions: Strategies for Navigating Extended Classroom Breaks
With the weather turning colder and the holiday season approaching, managing extended breaks from school can be challenging for young children due to routine disruptions, causing confusion and stre...
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Hands on Play: Just What Are Loose Parts?
If you've ever watched a child open a present and become fascinated with the empty box, you've witnessed the latest trend in play - Loose Parts.
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Exploring Science: Where Curiosity Begins
A three-year-old child bends over and intently watches a bug crawling in the grass on the playground. A four-year-old playing in the water table pours water from a pitcher into a cup and laughs whe...
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The Power of Nature in Early Education
Autumn is a season of vibrant colors and changing landscapes, offering a perfect backdrop for immersive learning experiences that fuse nature, creativity, and education. Whether you’re an early ch...
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Discover how the Mobile Sensory Play Kitchen can transform your early childhood classroom into a dynamic space that caters to various learning styles. Learn from Jamie at Play to Learn Preschool an...
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7 Nurturing & Smooth Transitions for Early Childhood Learners
Back-to-school season is an exciting time for both parents and early childhood educators. As we prepare our little learners for this new chapter, it’s essential to address their fears and anxietie...
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Illuminating Young Minds: Exploring the Benefits of Light Tables in Early Childhood Classrooms
Early childhood education plays a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of a child’s learning journey. Educators and parents are constantly seeking innovative approaches to engage young minds and ...
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From Cleanup to Creativity: Tips for Closing and Preparing Your Early Childhood Classroom
As the school year ends, early childhood educators should utilize this time to prepare for the upcoming year. By closing down the classroom for the summer, and planning ahead for next year, you can...
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Simple Teacher Hacks for Organizing and Decorating Your Early Childhood Classroom
As an early childhood teacher, you know that organization and presentation are key to creating a positive learning environment. But with so many responsibilities, it can be difficult to find the ti...
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image courtesy of @aprilmaura on Instagram Why do we love math in the early childhood classroom?Why do we love math? It’s pretty simple: children who develop a positive attitude towards math in th...
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Space in early childhood development, includes not only the physical area and objects for playing and learning, but also includes the time, attitude, and energy that are important for healthy physi...
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Exposure to diversity builds young children's self-confidence, increases awareness, appreciation. The inclusion of diverse beliefs and cultures in early childhood education also maximizes children'...
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Playtime is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them. Playtime allows children to use their creativ...
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Helping Children Find Space for Stories
With National Read Across America Day coming up on Friday, we have been thinking a lot about our love of books. It reminds us of the importance of providing dedicated spaces for learning in early c...
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What do literacy, music, writing, math and science have in common? They are all skills that can be learned and developed using a light table! A light table is a table that is illuminated with…wait ...
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America has always been referred to as a melting pot for cultures and ethnicity's from all over the world, and the number of mixed-race families with young children is steadily increasing due to n...
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5 Ways to Keep Kids Learning All Summer!
Summer break is meant to be fun – and there are plenty of fun ways to keep kids brains working and continue learning when not in school. Incorporating a few of these activities into your child’s sc...
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