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Infant Curriculum Activities: A Practical Guide for Classrooms
Plan simple, safe infant curriculum activities for classrooms: developmental domains, ideas by age, routines as learning, weekly planning and safety checks.
Preschool activities
Learning through play, every day.
Practical preschool and early learning activities: play, literacy, seasonal themes, classroom routines and home learning.
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How to Play With a 6-Month-Old
Simple, safe ways to play with a 6-month-old at home: floor play, face-to-face games, everyday objects, books and songs, plus safety and supervision tips.
Indoor Activities for 2 Year Olds
Simple, low-prep indoor activities for 2 year olds, from pretend play and water play to music and active games, with safety tips for choking hazards and supervision.
Indoor Play vs Outdoor Play: Why Kids Need Both
Compare indoor and outdoor play for young children: what each offers, how safety differs, and how to balance both across a week, whatever the weather.
Ideas for Montessori at Home
Practical ideas for bringing Montessori into your home: safe room-by-room setup, toy shelves, practical life tasks, routines, and tips by age on a budget.
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Play & Early Learning
Baby, toddler and preschool play, Montessori and early skills.
Infant Classroom 5 guides, starting with Infant Curriculum Activities: A Practical Guide for Classrooms. 5 guides Baby Play At Home 5 guides, starting with How to Play With a 6-Month-Old. 5 guides Toddler Indoor Activities 4 guides, starting with Indoor Activities for 2 Year Olds. 4 guides Active Play 7 guides, starting with Indoor Play vs Outdoor Play: Why Kids Need Both. 7 guides Montessori 4 guides, starting with Ideas for Montessori at Home. 4 guides Early Learning Skills 7 guides, starting with Intellectual Activities for 3 Year Olds. 7 guides
Literacy & Themes
Books, concepts and seasonal theme lessons.
Concepts & Literacy 7 guides, starting with How to Introduce Colors in Preschool. 7 guides Books & Storytime 8 guides, starting with Best Preschool Picture Books. 8 guides Fall Halloween Themes 3 guides, starting with October Preschool Theme Ideas. 3 guides Cultural Heritage 5 guides, starting with Black History Lesson Plans for Preschoolers. 5 guides Holiday Activities 5 guides, starting with The Importance of Celebrations in Preschool. 5 guides Seasonal Theme Lessons 5 guides, starting with Garden Theme Preschool Lesson Plans. 5 guides
Classroom & Home
Routines, life skills, choosing a preschool and learning at home.
Classroom Routines 5 guides, starting with The Importance of Circle Time for Preschoolers. 5 guides Life Skills 4 guides, starting with Self-Help Activities for Preschoolers. 4 guides Choosing Preschool 3 guides, starting with How Old Should a Child Be to Go to Preschool. 3 guides Homeschool & Home Learning 6 guides, starting with Homeschooling Kindergarten Activities. 6 guides