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As educators, you’re constantly looking for innovative & refreshing ways to engage your little ones in learning and boost their school readiness. There are so many great ways to engage children in learning, and we’ve only curated just a glimpse of the activities & tools you can leverage! Feel free to check out what others are doing and start exploring what else works for your toddler!
Activity Ideas
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Can you take the pompoms out?
HiMama Activities is the free educational activity database for early childhood educators.
Children will develop fine-motor skills, practice identifying patterns, Sorting/Classifying and Reasoning. This fun and easy activity will keep your toddler busy while learning and exploring.Check the video out now.
(Source: HiMama Activities)
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The Power of Story Time
Teachers, let's inspire young minds through the power of storytelling! Reading to infants and toddlers sparks curiosity, fosters language development, and sets them on a path to lifelong learning. Your dedication makes a difference! Keep the love for reading alive!
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Edible Ice Cubes
There are many interesting ice activities for your learners to enjoy. This one fits great into a sense theme. Your preschoolers can enjoy the sensory experience of touching the melting ice, smelling the different aromas, and tasting the diverse flavors.
Remember to keep a close eye on the kids.
(Source: Child’s Play ABC)
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Embrace Free Play
The most important activity that children should have full control over every day is their time to play freely.
Children need lots of time for free play, indoors and outdoors. They don’t need every second of their day planned and they don’t need to be going to multiple extra activities outside the home every afternoon.
Children under the age of 6 learn through play. If their playtime is limited, their learning is limited.
Take extra care to notice how much screen time your child has every day. Try not to reward with screen time – rather just build in a controlled amount every day.
Try not to replace real play with online games. Be very strict with this.
(Source: Empowered Parents Co)
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Block Time!
Unleash the building brilliance in toddlers! Playing with toy blocks and construction toys sparks creativity, enhances problem-solving skills, and promotes fine motor development. Let their imaginations soar as they construct, stack, and explore endless possibilities. Building with blocks builds a foundation for future success! Let the construction adventure begin!
Learning Platforms
BrainPOP
BrainPop is an educator-focused platform that supports teachers’ roles and needs with classroom solution tools. Find lesson planning support, , resources, and tools for children in K-3 and older
ABCMouse
There are many great reasons to choose the award-winning ABCmouse! With their extensive online curriculum, you can access over 10,000 interactive learning activities in reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. You can access ABCmouse on a desktop, smartphone, or tablet, and there are even offline activities and printables for when WiFi isn’t available.
BrainPOP
KhanAcademy for Kids offers free, fun educational program for children ages two to eight. Khan Academy Kids engages Pre-K—2nd grade students in a learning journey designed in collaboration with learning experts at Stanford University, and aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students love the engaging, interactive, and fun learning experience, quickly endearing themselves to the five characters and their diverse interests. With the help of the guide character Kodi bear, students can navigate the app completely independently. And rest assured, everywhere students tap leads to an educational experience.
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