Inspiration & Resources

The Power of Play: Why Sensory Learning is Essential in Early Childhood Classrooms

At Constructive Playthings, we understand that early childhood education is all about fostering a love of learning. But how do we truly engage young minds and set them on the path to success? The a...

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.

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...

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...

Early Childhood Math

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...

Make Space For Learning

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...

Celebrate Diversity

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'...

Make Time For Play

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...

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...

Shining a Light on Learning

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 ...

The New Modern Family

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...

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...

5 Ways to Encourage Strong Infant Emotional Health

The foundation for sound mental health starts building early in life, as experiences, relationships and surroundings start shaping the architecture of the brain. Nurturing mental health at a you...

How To Construct A More Empowered Classroom: An Easy Guide

Constructing the Learning Environment The teacher’s ability to create the learning environment sets the tone for the activity and experiences in the classroom. From the furniture choices and plac...

Helping Children Understanding Feelings

CHILDREN & FEELINGS Children’s social and emotional growth begins at birth and continues throughout their childhood. Social and emotional development is a child’s ability to understand the fee...

Quality Early Educators Individualize for each Child

Teachers plan individualized curriculum in their classrooms to meet the needs of each child. First, they genuinely get to know the children in their classroom. They learn about their interests and ...

Art is Fun!

ART IS FUN The preschool classroom is all abuzz with busy children playing, working, and wondering about new and different materials in the classroom. Nothing can compare to the reaction when the ...

Young Children As Active Learners

Teachers and caregivers create an environment for young children to be active learners. Infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds develop social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills when ...

Block Play: Super Simple, Amazingly Fun and Very Effective

BLOCK PLAY: Super Simple, Amazingly Fun and Very EffectiveClassrooms are filled with a multitude of objects to explore, discover, and manipulate, but none can compare to the rich learning opportun...

2021: A Fresh Outlook

Although 2020 was difficult in many ways, it’s refreshing to see positive revelations come from it. One thing is for sure: we depend on each other to get through life’s toughest moments. Throughout...

Sensing Simple Play Opportunities

Through all stages of early childhood development, children naturally use their five senses to discover the world around them and it is our job to give them plenty of space and opportunities to do ...