Celebrating MLK Day with Young Learners
Play With A Purpose2025-01-07T09:02:41-05:00Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught the world powerful lessons about kindness, equality, and the strength of a united community. While his legacy is profound, [...]
5 Tips for Celebrating Holidays in Early Education
Play With A Purpose2024-12-10T10:37:17-05:00The holiday season in December brings excitement and anticipation, but it can also present unique challenges for educators. With students from diverse cultural and religious [...]
The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Early Childhood Classrooms
Rachel Weaver2024-10-28T15:17:33-05:00Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) may seem like an advanced concept, but it's truly the foundation of children’s mental health, even from the earliest years. Children aren't [...]
Bringing Community to Life with Dramatic Play
Amy Fredrickson2024-09-18T08:15:22-05:00Dramatic play is more than just fun in early childhood classrooms —it’s a vital part of learning about our community. By stepping into different roles [...]
Effective Morning Routines for Early Learners
Robyn Cunningham2024-07-30T13:00:52-05:00Imagine arriving at work and being immediately thrown into a meeting without a moment to settle in. It wouldn't be the best way to start [...]
Organizing for an Efficient School Year
Amy Fredrickson2024-07-02T09:22:44-05:00Summertime for teachers is not what one may expect, it often involves preparing for the upcoming school year. As August approaches, it becomes time for [...]
How to Create a Calming Reading Area
Robyn Cunningham2024-02-01T14:10:15-05:00As an adult, who doesn’t love curling up and relaxing with a good book? Kiddos are the same way! Setting the scene with comfortable chairs, [...]
STEM for the Curious Child
Rachel Weaver2023-12-07T15:46:41-05:00Some may wonder how STEM can be geared for children, but the short answer is - it was made for them! Children, birth through [...]
Learning Without Boundaries
Cheryl Turner2023-12-07T15:27:49-05:00Children are natural learners and are at their highest level of development when they are at play. Outdoor play is especially beneficial to the support [...]
How To Introduce Flexible Seating
Play With A Purpose2023-10-27T11:17:08-05:00Over the last few years, flexible seating has gained popularity in education because of its positive association with increased focus and encouraged student choice. Innovative [...]
