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Elmo and Zoe Pretend
Elmo and Zoe play pretend…to show that playing IS learning!
Together, watch Elmo and Abby pretend to be ducks. Join in and quack along! Afterward, ask kids their favorite animal, and to show you how their favorite animal moves and sounds. Together, pretend to eat, sleep, and play like this animal.
![First/Then Board Printable](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FirstThenBoard-ENG-667x500.jpg)
“First/Then” Boards: Managing Daily Routines
A printable tool to help children know what to expect in their daily routines and activities.
![Daily Connections printable](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DailyConnections-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Planning for Play in Daily Routines
A printable page to plan moments of playfulness during daily routines.
![All About My Day printable](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AllAboutMyDayMonth-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Provider-Parent Communications Log
A printable page to help parents and caregivers communicate about a child’s day.
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Communicating with Parents and Caregivers Around Routines
An article offering strategies for communication with parents/caregivers.
![Lesson Planning Practice Printable](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PlanningPractice-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Lesson Planning Practice
A tool to plan opportunities for learning connected to monthly and weekly themes.
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Shaping an Engaging Learning Environment
Your space is full of opportunities for children to learn and grow!
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Planning Our Days: Creating Schedules for Children
Planning ahead can help you be intentional about the learning of the children in your care!