Sequential Development Consulting

This comprehensive bundle includes 10 essential topics to support teachers in supporting the social-emotional development and mental health of the children in their classroom. The handouts help foster the development of life skills, resilience, confidence, empathy, and so much more. 1. Anxiety in children 2. Group activities for SEL (age 2-3) 3. Group activities for SEL (age 3-5) 4. The Science of Resilience 5. Individualized Learning 6. Scaffolding and The "Just Right Challenge" 7. Types of Pl

Modulation games and activities are designed to help children develop the ability to regulate their energy levels, emotions, and responses to sensory input. These activities provide opportunities for children to practice transitioning between high-energy and calm states, build body awareness, and improve impulse control. By engaging in playful games that require starting, stopping, and adjusting movement, children learn how to manage their bodies in space and respond appropriately to enviro

Here is a complete and comprehensive bundle of handouts that include games and activities for social-emotional learning, building regulation skills, developing speech and language, sensory play, and everything a preschooler might need! These activities are focused on children age 0-6.

This bundle includes handouts, guides and resources made by a pediatric occupational therapist. These resources can be used by preschool and TK teachers, can be shared with the families of preschoolers, pinned to a wall as a reminder, and so much more!

Human beings rely on eight sensory systems to perceive and interact with their surroundings. The tools listed are designed to facilitate regulation and comfort by addressing individual responses to sensory input.

This handout covers possible causes and triggers for anxiety, how educators can help at school, how families can help at home, and some helpful coping strategies. This handout can be shared with families of preschoolers experiencing anxiety and used by teaching staff as a guide.

This comprehensive bundle includes 9 essential topics to support teachers in supporting the social-emotional development, mental health, and sensory differences of the children in their classroom. The handouts help foster the development of life skills, resilience, confidence, empathy, and so much more. 1. Supporting Big Feelings in Children (step by step guide of how to respond) 2. Talking with Caregivers about Concerns for their Child's Development 3. I have an idea! A visual to help children

When a child is dysregulated, it's important to provide them with a safe and supportive environment to express and process their emotions. Here are the steps to follow in response to a big expression of emotion and how to help a child regulate.

Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder in which a child who normally speaks is unable to speak in certain settings, like school—not due to defiance, but because of deep anxiety. This handout covers 8 steps to support children with SM.

This handout provides a game/activity for teachers to use as a guide with the goal of engaging the 5 senses and doing a mindfulness activity.

All children under age five are developing impulse control, attention, and regulation skills. Some kids might need more support than others. Here are some ways to help.

This bundle includes resources and handouts made by an OT for preschool communities. These handouts can be used as PD for teachers, can be distributed to parents, can be put up on the wall as a reminder, etc.

Here we adapt some principles from PCIT (parent-child interaction therapy) to the preschool environment. Specifically, the "Building the Relationship" (child-directed interaction)m and the "Setting the Boundaries with Warmth" (teacher directed interaction).

Children often exhibit different behaviors in various settings, such as at home and at preschool. Understanding these differences can help us navigate and support our children's development. Here are some key factors to consider. This handout can be distributed to parents too!

We understand that starting preschool can be an emotional and exciting time for both parents and children. To ensure a smooth and positive drop-off experience, we have compiled some guidelines to help you navigate this transition. This handout can be included in a preschool welcome packet for caregivers, or sent out to all incoming children's families before the first day of school, etc.

What is resilience, what to do, and what NOT to do. There is a page for teachers to share with the parents of their students, and a page for teachers to use as reference in the classroom. Covers: Scenarios to create, games and activities, and the general mindset.

It is helpful for early childhood educators to discuss topics of child development regularly with families, not only when there is a concern. From day one, it’s important to share observations, notice when children have acquired new skills, and let families know that you are tracking development.

A step by step visual guide for teachers (and parents/caregivers) to use as reference and as a reminder of what to do in response to a challenging behavior.

This handout reviews the most common sleep disturbances for children 0-5: Separation anxiety, nightmares, bedtime resistance, night terrors, frequent waking, and sleep walking.

Think Where’s Waldo? with a feelings-filled twist. Teachers can use this book for: Integrating into social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and circle time Practicing observation and inference skills through classroom discussions Supporting students in identifying emotions using facial expressions and body language Facilitating group activities where students guess and explain feelings Promoting empathy and perspective-taking in a playful, interactive formatScan each illustration, notice facial