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Moon Day/Space Exploration Day
09/22/2022Celebrate International Moon Day with educator-tested STEM and craft experiences that combine history, inquiry and process art to engage young children. Below are practical activity ideas, learning goals, and classroom adaptations for indoor or heat-restricted outdoor settings. For course-based supp... Moon Day/Space Exploration Day
Daycare Lesson Plans for Toddlers: Easy Activities for Every Day
08/10/2026Planning for toddlers does not require elaborate themes or hours of preparation; it requires a clear purpose, flexible routines, and responsive observation. Use the ideas below to create manageable daily experiences, and consider Meaningful Lesson Planning for Infants/Toddlers to strengthen your pla... Daycare Lesson Plans for Toddlers: Easy Activities for Every Day
Transportation Safety
02/27/2023Caregivers should teach children appropriate school bus safety rules prior to putting children on a school bus. Practice these rules with children to ensure everyone knows and understands them. At the Bus Stop: Stand 6 feet (or three giant steps) away from the curb while waiting for the bu... Transportation Safety
Paper Mache Activities
12/23/2022Paper Mache Inspirations Paper Mache is a fantastic versatile medium that can be made with things around the classroom/house or can be purchased at a craft store. Whatever method is chosen, fun will definitely ensue. Here are several sites to help get the creative juices flowing! ... Paper Mache Activities
Snip, Stick, Celebrate! What Easy Labor Day Crafts Can Toddlers Make?
08/19/2026Need a joyful Labor Day activity that is simple enough for toddlers and meaningful enough for your program? These low-prep crafts build fine-motor coordination, language, gratitude, and community awareness without demanding perfection; for deeper guidance on planning age-appropriate experiences, exp... Snip, Stick, Celebrate! What Easy Labor Day Crafts Can Toddlers Make?
Open-Ended Art Activities for Preschoolers: 15 “What Can You Make?” Invitations
08/20/2026When a preschool art table produces twelve identical projects, children may be practicing compliance more than creativity. Open-ended invitations restore choice, experimentation, and self-expression; for deeper guidance on supporting social-emotional growth through process art, explore Open Heart, O... Open-Ended Art Activities for Preschoolers: 15 “What Can You Make?” Invitations
What School-Age Activities Create Engaging, Inclusive, and Well-Managed Programs?
08/31/2026School-age children need more than activities that simply fill the afternoon—they need meaningful opportunities to move, create, collaborate, rest, and make decisions. To strengthen your planning skills, explore Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs, which can help you design differentiated... What School-Age Activities Create Engaging, Inclusive, and Well-Managed Programs?
How Can Loose Parts Play Turn Everyday Objects Into Powerful Learning Opportunities?
09/02/2026What if the materials children reach for most are already in your recycling bin, nature basket, or supply closet? Loose parts play turns ordinary objects into opportunities for imagination, problem-solving, language, collaboration, and motor development. To deepen your classroom practice, explore Be... How Can Loose Parts Play Turn Everyday Objects Into Powerful Learning Opportunities?
After School Activities for Elementary Kids Who Finish Homework Early
08/26/2026What should children do when homework ends before pickup time? A purposeful choice of reading, movement, creativity, and problem-solving can turn waiting time into meaningful enrichment instead of boredom or behavior challenges. To strengthen your planning, explore Designing Your School Age Classroo... After School Activities for Elementary Kids Who Finish Homework Early
Fresh Ideas for Memorial Day
09/23/2022Memorial Day is a special time of year. It is a day to remember the brave people who helped our country. In early childhood education (ECE), we can use this holiday to teach children about kindness, community, and sharing. It can be hard to explain a big holiday like this to small children. We want... Fresh Ideas for Memorial Day
