The Confident Classroom

Elysse Hollis from Valley School in California embraces purposeful play, exploration, and laughter to help preschoolers develop a love of learning. Discover how their philosophy aligns with Highlights Early Learning products and how they’re using the full curriculum to create hands-on, engaging experiences for little learners.

Tiffany Eden and the dedicated educators at Immanuel Lutheran Child Development Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, share our passion for helping children fall in love with learning. Discover how their thoughtful, play-based approach aligns with Highlights Early Learning and how they’re using Preschool With a Purpose across three classrooms to create joyful, engaging experiences for young learners.

Julia Contizano and the dedicated team at Gladden Community House Preschool in Columbus’ Franklinton community embrace play-based, developmentally appropriate learning to support preschoolers' growth. Discover how their philosophy aligns with Highlights Early Learning and how they’re using Kindness Connections to create meaningful, hands-on experiences for young learners.

Discover practical ways to nurture a lifelong love of reading in children, from engaging read-alouds to fun routines and diverse book selections. 

A time of renewal, springtime is when nature comes back to life. Capitalize on the excitement and celebrate the re-emergence of color and life outside with these 19 spring crafts for preschoolers.   

Here are 12 different weather themed bulletin board ideas that provide fantastic visuals for the preschool classroom.

Here are seven ways to help preschoolers build resilience and learn essential self-regulation skills. 

Preschoolers love animals, and the sweet creatures that live on a farm are no exception. Here are 12 farm-related ideas for preschoolers to add to your farm-themed lesson plans. 

From making buildings out of snacks to practicing using measuring cups to crafting their own chocolate-covered pretzels, here are 10 nutrition activities for preschoolers. 

Education is an integral part of teaching preschoolers about kindness and incorporating kind acts into the classroom. Here are 15 ways to celebrate and encourage kindness in preschool classrooms.

Here are five key foundational areas that signal a preschooler’s readiness for developing numeracy and math skills.  

With a little guidance, preschoolers can discover how the world works mathematically. Here are some practical ideas you can use in your classroom, or share with parents to help reinforce numeracy at home.