Inspiration & Resources
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...
Read moreWhat 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 ...
Read moreAmerica 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...
Read more5 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...
Read more5 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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreArt: It’s not the product, It’s the process!
UNLOCK YOUR STUDENT’S EMOTIONS THROUGH ART Shop Art Supplies The word “art” brings up many different ideas to many different people. Some remember messy art projects and the fun they had creating ...
Read moreLiteracy Development: Reading is Key
READING IS KEY Language and literacy develop in young children through their interactions with the people around them. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn about language through listening an...
Read moreHelping 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...
Read moreQuality 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 ...
Read moreART 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 ...
Read morePlayground Planning 101: Bring the Power of Play to your Community!
PLAYGROUND PLANNING 101: BRING THE POWER OF PLAY TO YOUR COMMMUNITY 1. Assess Your Needs 2. Analyze The Site 3. Set a Budget 4. Design Your Playground 5. Installation 6. CelebrateSo ...
Read moreYoung 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 ...
Read moreExploring Light, Color, and Reflection
Preschool rooms are an environment filled with learning activities and opportunities. But providing that sense of wonder and curiosity takes more than a few materials. Working with light, color, an...
Read moreBlock 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...
Read moreThe holiday shopping season has officially kicked off and it is time to get out that gift list! Our team pulled together our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide to help you navigate the endless gift possibili...
Read moreAlthough 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...
Read moreSensing 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 ...
Read moreAn Early Literacy Superpower: Phonological Awareness
We’ve been celebrating early literacy all month long! The best part is seeing all the creative resources and ideas you use with your kids at home and in the classroom to develop these important ear...
Read moreThis month we have been celebrating STEM and STEAM Education. What’s the difference? STEAM is simply an approach to learning that not only incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathema...
Read moreThe weather is warming up and there is no better time to get outside to shake up the learning experience. It is as simple as moving typical indoor activities outside--LEGO building on the patio--or...
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