Explore, Create, Build: Simple Setups That Drive Big Skill Development in Early Learning

Looking for simple, meaningful ways to spark curiosity and support skill development in your classroom—without adding more to your workload?

In this hands-on Learning Lab session, Explore, Create, Build, we walk through three powerful classroom setups designed to engage children and build foundational skills through play:

• Water Works Lab (Explore)
• Collage & Construct Studio (Create)
• Tape Rescue Mission (Build)

You’ll learn how to set up each experience using minimal materials, intentionally capture children’s interest, and guide learning through thoughtful interactions and questions. This session also helps you confidently observe and communicate the developmental value behind play—making it easier to share meaningful insights with families.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your learning environment or deepen your approach to play-based learning, this session is packed with ideas you can implement right away.

Watch the full recording below and start bringing these setups to life in your classroom.

---

---

Sign up for the next Learning Lab here.