Kaplan Early Learning Company

05/29/2026

For young children, writing starts with movement, marks, and fine motor strength.
Simple tracing activities build these crucial early skills and are perfect for all ages. Incorporate
colorful pom poms, loose parts, and even sensory materials to make early writing experiences
even more engaging, hands-on, and playful.
Save this activity for later and share it with another educator!

05/20/2026

New Products Alert 🚨
Kaplan has just released some brand-new art materials!
🎨 Ink Pads
🌿Leaves and Branches Stamps
✅ ABC & Number Dough Cutter
✂️ Safety Scissors
Check out our new arrivals here - https://www.kaplanco.com/shop/new-arrivals/art

05/19/2026

Community partnerships like this matter so much 💙 Thank you for having us and for the amazing work your program continues to do for children and families!

A big thank-you to Kaplan Early Learning Company for sponsoring a table at our Hope in Every Hand Gala! We are grateful for their support to our community.

https://www.kaplanco.com

05/18/2026

Let’s bake some cookies while teaching early math skills! 🍪
The best learning moments happen when children feel like they’re simply having fun! This cookie baking activity turns dramatic play into a hands-on math experience that helps learning to stick.

Materials for this activity can be found at https://www.kaplanco.com
Follow for more playful learning! 💡

05/14/2026

We are dedicated to giving to the youth so that they have to best opportunity to grow, learn, and expand in any aspect of life that they want! So, glad to be a part of a wonderful movement for our successors.

05/12/2026

Our Sales team’s dedication to supporting early education professionals extends far beyond the classroom. We’re proud to see Amy Acocella sharing her expertise and passion for play-based learning at this year’s ECE Growth Early Childhood Conference!

05/11/2026

Children learn best when they have space to move, explore, imagine, and connect. 🌿💛

Join host, Lukas Ritson at his upcoming edWebinar to learn how to design outdoor learning environments that support meaningful play and healthy child development.
https://bit.ly/3QT4ID0

Attendees will explore how thoughtful outdoor design can encourage:
✨ Creativity and curiosity
✨ Social connection and collaboration
✨ Movement and engagement
✨ Resilience and well-being
✨ Stronger learning experiences through play

The session also shares realistic, low-cost ideas educators can implement right away to enhance their current outdoor spaces...no major redesign required!

👉 Register today and share this post with an educator who would enjoy this edWebinar!

05/07/2026

Art + Nature = Meaningful Learning Opportunities 🦋
This floral butterfly print activity is a fun way to take art outside while exploring colors, patterns, and symmetry. Children will love the moment they open their paper and see their butterflies come to life!
Explore more activities like this in the Gryphon House book, Nature’s Palette: Art Activities
for All Seasons.

✨Sensory play
✨Creative expression
✨Hands-on learning
💬What colors or patterns would your get your learners to use?
😎Tag a teacher who would enjoy bringing this activity to their classroom!
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05/06/2026

Some lessons never leave us 🤍
Not because they were written on a board…but because they were felt.
A teacher who believed in you.
A moment that made something finally “click.”
A voice that said, “You can do this”.
Those experiences grow with us, shaping who we are long after moments in the classroom come
to an end.
This week, we celebrate the educators who make that kind of impact every single day. You are
the foundation of every lifelong learner.

Drop a 💛 for teacher’s appreciation week!
Share with a teacher that inspires you!
👇What’s one lesson a teacher taught you that still stays with you today?

01/30/2026

Winter weather can make it difficult for children and educators to run out their wiggles outdoors. With Picoo, you don’t need to leave the classroom to get children moving. Plus, it also enhances math, literacy, and science lessons! Watch the video for some indoor recess ideas using Picoo! Explore more ideas at kaplanco.com/picoo