Renowned faculty from the online Early Care and Education for a Mobile Society (ECEMS) bachelor's degree completion program have put together activity plans for early childhood classrooms and parents of young children.
To download the resources and activities on this page, simply click on the title of the activity, answer a few questions about yourself, and then you'll be taken to a page with the download. Once you've answered the questions, you'll be able to download all of the activities (you won't need to complete the form for each download). Visit this page often as new ideas will be added regularly.
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Activities for Children's Books: Last Stop on Market Street (PDF)

Use Matt de la Pena's award-winning children's book titled Last Stop on Market Street to help children learn about the world around them. Choose from literacy and social studies activities, as well as a variety of follow-up activities.
Roadtrip Activities for Young Children (PDF)

Traveling with children can be challenging and parents may be tempted to just hand their child a phone or tablet. But with a little advanced preparation, a roadtrip can be a fun learning experience!
Creative Nature Play and Outdoor Fun Supports Children's Creativity (PDF)

Explore how children's creativity in while playing outdoors encourages music and movement, dramatic play, and interaction with the visual arts.
Activities for Children's Books: Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni (PDF)

Use Leo Lionni's award-winning children's book Inch by Inch to support learning in early literacy, math, and science.