Early Childhood Education Resources & Activities

Thanksgiving: The Perfect Holiday for Gratitude and Service

October 3rd, 2023|2 min read

Have Something to Look Forward To: Schedule Joy

October 3rd, 2023|3 min read

Books for Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management in an Early Childhood Setting

September 1st, 2023|5 min read

5 Preschool Activities for the Weekend

April 27th, 2023|5 min read

Books for Working with Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Classrooms

April 26th, 2023|6 min read

Creative Play on Cold, Wintry Days

April 13th, 2023|3 min read

3 Activities to Bring in May

April 13th, 2023|4 min read

Books for Inspiring Nature-Based Learning

April 11th, 2023|10 min read

Ways for Children to Tell Teachers 'Thank You'

April 4th, 2023|2 min read

Learning at Home with Theme Gardens

April 3rd, 2023|3 min read

Invite your child to experience the power of stillness

March 28th, 2023|1 min read

Is Your Baby "Baby Smart"?

March 24th, 2023|2 min read

Ten Tips to Make Storytelling Ten Times the Fun!

March 24th, 2023|1 min read

The Ordinary "Magic" of Resilience

March 24th, 2023|2 min read

Six Important Ways to Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood

March 24th, 2023|3 min read

How to Let Go of Perfection

March 23rd, 2023|1 min read

Promoting Resilience in Young Children through Supportive, Caring Practices

March 23rd, 2023|1 min read

Teaching a Song and Making it Stick!

March 23rd, 2023|2 min read

Use Your Words or Use Your STOP Sign!

March 23rd, 2023|2 min read

Gracing Your Children with Gratitude

March 23rd, 2023|4 min read

Making New Friends and Keeping the Old

March 23rd, 2023|2 min read

MindfulnessMonday- Activities for Families from ECE Expert

March 22nd, 2023|1 min read

Holiday and Everyday Memories "Around the Family Table"

March 22nd, 2023|1 min read

Material Magic

March 2nd, 2023|2 min read

Gryphon House Releases Trauma-Sensitive Care for Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds

July 20th, 2022|2 min read

Gryphon House Announces Publication of Dig In! Outdoor STEM Learning with Young Children

July 20th, 2022|2 min read

Gryphon House Announces Partnering with Nature in Early Childhood: A Guide to Outdoor Experiences

July 20th, 2022|2 min read

Books to Promote Healing & Essential Social-Emotional Skills

July 20th, 2022|7 min read

3 Tips to Cultivate Healing in the New School Year

July 19th, 2022|3 min read

3 Fun Things to Do With Sidewalk Chalk

July 18th, 2022|5 min read

Books for Creative Curriculum Approaches

July 1st, 2022|6 min read

QUIZ: Does nature inspire beauty in your classroom?

June 29th, 2022|1 min read

Gryphon House Releases Guidance for Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education

June 28th, 2022|2 min read

Books to Enhance Your Classroom Environment

June 27th, 2022|6 min read

Books to Strengthen & Energize Early Childhood Programs

June 21st, 2022|6 min read

Alternative Block Play

May 6th, 2022|2 min read

Books to Get the Most Out of Play in Your Classroom

May 4th, 2022|4 min read

Recovering, Rebuilding, and Reopening a Child Care Program After a Disaster is a Herculean Task

April 30th, 2022|2 min read

‘Making’ is the Newest 21st Century Skill

April 30th, 2022|2 min read

Leading an Early Childhood Center Can Feel Like a Delicate Balance

April 4th, 2022|2 min read

5 Fun Nature Activities for April

April 4th, 2022|4 min read

Health and Safety Checklist for Preschools

January 20th, 2022|2 min read

Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather

January 14th, 2022|5 min read

5 Transition Strategies That Really Work

January 10th, 2022|3 min read

Process Art Adventures for Toddlers and Twos

December 9th, 2021|5 min read

Low-Cost or No-Cost Heuristic Materials for Babies, Toddlers, and Twos

December 9th, 2021|2 min read

4 Process Art Ideas for Toddlers and Twos

December 8th, 2021|5 min read

Books for Learning Approaches and Encouraging STEM Play in Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds

December 7th, 2021|5 min read

3 Steps to Creating a Snuggly Classroom Nest for Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds

December 2nd, 2021|2 min read

Books for Creating Quality Care and Learning Environments for Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds

November 29th, 2021|8 min read

Stress Relieving Breathing Exercises for Children

November 19th, 2021|2 min read

3 Festive Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Children Ages 3 to 6

November 18th, 2021|3 min read

3 Ideas for Creating Nurturing Spaces for Seclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom

November 16th, 2021|5 min read

Books for Cultivating Values in Young Children

November 15th, 2021|7 min read

4 Suggestions for Cleaning Up Loose Parts in Your Classroom

November 9th, 2021|4 min read

Simple STEAM Projects Children Will Love

November 8th, 2021|4 min read

Implementing and Assessing Loose Parts to Meet State Standards

November 4th, 2021|3 min read

Books that Promote STEM/STEAM Learning in Early Childhood

November 1st, 2021|14 min read

3 Tips for Implementing Loose Parts in Your Classroom Right Away

October 27th, 2021|3 min read

Books for Facilitating Open-Ended, Student-Led Learning

October 26th, 2021|8 min read

5 Spooky Fun Craft Ideas for Halloween

October 22nd, 2021|5 min read

Cultural Competence Self-Assessment

October 13th, 2021|2 min read

Books for Welcoming in, Learning about, and Learning from Families in Early Childhood Classrooms

October 12th, 2021|6 min read

Connecting with Dual-Language Learners: Checklist for Language and Communication Skills

October 7th, 2021|2 min read

Books for Supporting Dual-Language Learners in Your Early Childhood Classroom

October 6th, 2021|5 min read

4 Tips for Supporting Dual-Language Learners (DLLs)

October 6th, 2021|5 min read

Introducing: Making Space for Preschool Makerspaces

September 30th, 2021|4 min read

Tips for Designing Outdoor Play Spaces

September 28th, 2021|4 min read

Books for Stimulating Early Math Development

September 22nd, 2021|6 min read

3 Tips for Preschool Emergency Preparedness

September 15th, 2021|5 min read

Prepare Your Early Childhood Program for Disaster - Before it Strikes

September 15th, 2021|2 min read

3 Tips for Getting Started with Nature-Based Learning

September 9th, 2021|4 min read

School Reopening: Addressing Behavioral Challenges by Updating School-Wide Discipline Policies

September 1st, 2021|2 min read

3 Ways Early Childhood Educators Can Help Prevent Child Neglect

August 24th, 2021|4 min read

Fidget Gel Bags

August 18th, 2021|1 min read

Cooling Down Strategy for Teachers: Pushing Past It

August 18th, 2021|4 min read

3 Tips for Working with Children Who are Defiant

August 17th, 2021|3 min read

3 Strategies for Re-energizing Early Childhood Education Communities

July 27th, 2021|2 min read

Helping our Littlest Victims: Children Exposed to Trauma in the Pandemic

July 27th, 2021|3 min read

Respect-and-Trust List

July 15th, 2021|1 min read

Why Learning Through Play is More Important Than Ever

July 13th, 2021|3 min read

Early Math Development Crucial for Academic Success

July 9th, 2021|2 min read

3 Road Trip Tips

July 7th, 2021|3 min read

Fighting Summer Slump? Banish Boredom With These Activities

July 7th, 2021|6 min read

Go Anywhere Games for Babies

July 6th, 2021|3 min read

Take a “Personal Approach” to Choosing Things to Do with Your Children

July 6th, 2021|2 min read

Fourth of July Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos

June 29th, 2021|4 min read

3 Ways to Create a Summer of Service & Purpose

June 28th, 2021|2 min read

Fourth of July Activities for Preschoolers

June 28th, 2021|5 min read

Learning Environment Impacts Birth to 3 Learning & Development

June 9th, 2021|2 min read

LIVE Interview on KET with Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover

May 16th, 2021|0 min read

How to Calculate Your Employee Turnover Rate

April 1st, 2021|3 min read

PANEL DISCUSSION: America's Child-Care Crisis

January 28th, 2021|3 min read

Classroom Design During COVID-19

September 23rd, 2020|8 min read

Take Learning Outside in COVID-19

September 21st, 2020|4 min read

WEBINAR: Kick-Start Your Community of Practice

September 8th, 2020|1 min read

FREE Webinar + CE Credit: The Impact of Trauma on Growth and Development

September 1st, 2020|0 min read

The Power of Stories

July 30th, 2020|2 min read

Play, Emergent Curriculum, and School Readiness

July 30th, 2020|2 min read

Expert Q&A: Should you Start Your Own Child-Care Business?

July 28th, 2020|1 min read

Encouraging Play at Home

July 20th, 2020|2 min read

Expert tips to to recruit, train and retain staff during COVID-19

July 20th, 2020|1 min read

Creating Counter-Narratives: How Black Teacher-Leaders Create a Space to Exhale

July 2nd, 2020|5 min read

Webinar: How to Build Your Dream Team by Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Early Childhood Staff

June 24th, 2020|1 min read

Early Childhood Expert Q&A: How to Build Your Dream Team

June 22nd, 2020|5 min read

PANEL DISCUSSION: Racism and Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Programs

June 19th, 2020|2 min read

How to Prepare Your Center for an Emergency

June 4th, 2020|2 min read

How to Prepare Your Child-Care Center for an Active Shooter

June 3rd, 2020|3 min read

How to Open Your Own Child-Care Center

June 3rd, 2020|2 min read

How to Provoke Curiosity in STEAM Learning: Q&A with Angela Eckhoff, PhD

June 1st, 2020|4 min read

Compassion and Healthy Conflict Resolution for Kids

May 30th, 2020|2 min read

How to Re-Open Your Center During COVID-19

May 28th, 2020|4 min read

Free Webinar: COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals

May 28th, 2020|1 min read

Unleash the Zen Power of Chores

May 27th, 2020|2 min read

Create Your Own Retreat at Home

May 19th, 2020|1 min read

How Play Therapy Works

May 19th, 2020|4 min read

Embrace the Mess: 5 Skills Developed Through Art Exploration

May 18th, 2020|3 min read

How Families Can Support Black Children’s Racial Identity

May 15th, 2020|2 min read

Springtime Fun in the Kids' Garden

May 13th, 2020|4 min read

Free Webinar: The Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business

May 13th, 2020|1 min read

Helping Kids Understand and Express Their Feelings

May 12th, 2020|2 min read

3 Ways to Encourage Social-Emotional Development During Play

May 11th, 2020|5 min read

Why Do Children Need Social Skills?

May 4th, 2020|1 min read

Loose Parts: The Best Backyard Learning Tools

April 28th, 2020|2 min read

Free Webinar + CE Credit: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms

April 28th, 2020|2 min read

Free Webinar: A Play-Based Approach to Emergent Curriculum and School Readiness

April 16th, 2020|1 min read

Tips for Quality Learning in Quarantine

April 15th, 2020|2 min read

Story Time: Stress Relief Story for Children

April 13th, 2020|1 min read

Teddy bear walks, sidewalk art and more!

April 13th, 2020|1 min read

Virtual Preschool with Early Childhood Expert Marnie Forestieri

April 7th, 2020|1 min read

Helping children learn healthy hygiene practices!

April 6th, 2020|2 min read

Experience the Magic of the Outdoors

March 31st, 2020|1 min read

COVID-19 | Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered.

March 31st, 2020|5 min read

What’s Kitchen Table Kindness & 10 Ways You Can Practice It

March 20th, 2020|3 min read

COVID-19 | Q&A with Healthcare Expert

March 20th, 2020|3 min read

How to Create a Continuous Learning Environment in the New Year

January 3rd, 2020|4 min read

Free Webinar: Growing Together: Developing and Sustaining a Community of Practice in Early Childhood

December 10th, 2019|2 min read

Revamp Your Classroom: Webinar Link and Q&A with Design Experts

November 11th, 2019|4 min read

FREE Webinar: Elementary Classrooms Designed for Interactive Explorations

November 8th, 2019|0 min read

FREE Webinar: Inspiring Professional Growth for Early Childhood Teachers

November 6th, 2019|0 min read

7 Activities to Celebrate Chinese New Year

February 1st, 2019|3 min read

7 Essential Features of an Effective Guidance Policy

December 28th, 2018|2 min read

5 Smart Strategies to Improve Reading Fluency

December 20th, 2018|2 min read

How to Harness the Potential for Gifted Children

December 18th, 2018|3 min read