Learning Labs

In Explore, Create, & Build: Imagination & Storytelling, Krystal Churcher walks educators through three hands-on experiences that turn everyday play into rich storytelling: Story Basket Discovery, where children build vocabulary through books, props, and puppets; Character & Puppet Studio, where they create their own characters and story props; and Story World Builders, where they construct […]

Explore the wonders of water and weather in this engaging Learning Lab designed to support children’s natural curiosity about the world around them. Through sensory exploration, creative art experiences, and hands-on building challenges, educators will discover practical ways to encourage observation, prediction, scientific inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving. Watch the July 9 Learning Lab recording to […]

In this June Learning Lab, Move, Make & Build: Learning Through Music and Movement, we explored how music, movement, and whole-body experiences can become powerful tools for learning in early childhood programs. This session walks through three easy-to-implement activity setups: Sound & Movement Exploration, Ribbon & Movement Art, and Obstacle Course Builders. Educators will learn […]

Watch the recording of our Learning Lab with Krystal Churcher and discover simple, nature-based activity ideas, creative classroom inspiration, and practical strategies for early childhood educators. Looking for fresh ways to bring nature into your classroom without adding extra prep or overwhelm? In this ChildFriendly Learning Lab, Krystal Churcher shares practical, hands-on ideas that help […]

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: You’ll learn how to set up each experience using […]

Play-based learning is powerful—but sometimes it can be difficult to clearly explain the why behind everyday activities. For early childhood educators, the challenge isn’t just setting up engaging experiences for children—it’s also recognizing the learning happening in the moment and confidently communicating it to families. In this Learning Lab session, childcare leader Krystal Churcher shares […]