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Passover Classroom Activities
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Passover Classroom Activities

Passover is a holiday that some Jewish families celebrate. Introduce Passover in an inclusive, age-appropriate way with one easy classroom activity per age group (birth–school age). These ideas f... Read more
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Eid al-Fitr Classroom Activities
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Eid al-Fitr Classroom Activities

Classroom activities for Eid al-Fitr can include making lanterns and greeting cards to teach students about the festival’s traditions and symbolism. Students can share stories, songs, and short p... Read more
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Ramadan Classroom Activities
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Ramadan Classroom Activities

Ramadan classroom activities can include storytelling, arts and crafts, and lesson plans that teach students about the cultural and religious significance of the month. Hands-on projects like makin... Read more
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Multicultural Classroom Activities
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Multicultural Classroom Activities

Free multicultural classroom activities for birth through age 8, organized by age group. Includes hands-on ideas with simple materials, step-by-step directions, what to say, and skill-building acro... Read more
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Around the World Classroom Activities
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Around the World Classroom Activities

Around the World classroom activities let students "visit" different countries through themed stations, presentations, or virtual tours to explore customs, languages, and landmarks. These activitie... Read more
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Harmony Day Classroom Activities
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Harmony Day Classroom Activities

Harmony Day classroom activities encourage students to celebrate cultural diversity through collaborative projects that highlight different traditions, languages, and stories. These activities help... Read more
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Easter Classroom Activities
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Easter Classroom Activities

his free Easter activities resource includes developmentally appropriate ideas for children from birth through age 8. You’ll find infant sensory and tummy-time activities, toddler fine-motor and ... Read more
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Winter Classroom Activities
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Winter Classroom Activities

Need fresh ideas for the winter months? This resource includes engaging classroom activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Each activity includes materials, step-by-... Read more
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Special Needs in Daycare: Supporting Communication
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Special Needs in Daycare: Supporting Communication

Daycares can support children with special needs by creating inclusive communication environments that use predictable routines, visual supports, and clear, simplified language. Implementing augmen... Read more
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Special Needs in Daycare: Behavior Support
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Special Needs in Daycare: Behavior Support

Effective behavior support in daycare for children with special needs uses individualized, proactive plans that focus on understanding the purpose of behaviors and teaching replacement skills. Cons... Read more
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Special Needs in Daycare: Helping Children Join In
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Special Needs in Daycare: Helping Children Join In

Daycares can support children with special needs by creating inclusive routines, adapting activities, and using visual supports so each child can participate at their own pace. Trained staff, stron... Read more
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Special Needs in Daycare: Inclusion Quick Tips
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Special Needs in Daycare: Inclusion Quick Tips

Create an inclusive environment by training staff in disability awareness, using predictable routines and visual supports, and arranging the space with sensory-friendly areas and accessible materia... Read more
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Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children
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Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children

Fostering healthy social and emotional development in young children begins with warm, responsive relationships that provide consistent routines, clear boundaries, and a sense of safety. Caregivers... Read more
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The Gift of Language
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The Gift of Language

The gift of language lets us shape and share our inner worlds, turning private thoughts into shared understanding. It carries culture and memory across generations, preserving stories, values, and ... Read more
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End-of-Day Classroom Closing Checklist
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End-of-Day Classroom Closing Checklist

An End-of-Day Classroom Closing Checklist is a brief, consistent list teachers and students follow to reset the room, secure materials, and record any important information before leaving. Typical ... Read more
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Preschool Classroom Management
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Preschool Classroom Management

Consistent routines, clear expectations, and predictable transitions help preschoolers feel secure and stay engaged. Positive reinforcement, simple rules, calm redirection, and visual cues encourag... Read more
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Culture in Our Classroom
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Culture in Our Classroom

In our classroom, kid culture celebrates diversity and encourages every student to share their unique background and ideas. We practice respect, active listening, and kindness so everyone feels saf... Read more
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Peace Corner
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Peace Corner

To help children #develop self-regulation, emotional #awareness, and conflict resolution skills through a calm, child-centered environment.
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Mindful Bell Moment
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Mindful Bell Moment

Here’s a simple way to bring mindfulness into your Montessori #classroom (or even at #home).
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A Montessori Activity to Try at Home
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A Montessori Activity to Try at Home

Practical Life Station: Helping Hands in the Kitchen Create a small area in your kitchen where your #toddler can participate in real, meaningful tasks. This doesn’t require fancy materials—ju... Read more
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Grace and Courtesy in the Infant Years
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Grace and Courtesy in the Infant Years

Grace and Courtesy lessons don’t start when children can talk—they begin in infancy! Infants and #toddlers absorb social behaviors by observing adults. By modeling kindness, respect, and calm ... Read more
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