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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

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.

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.

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.

This decision tree presents you with scenarios and the choices you can make when a child is dysregulated. Should I intervene?

This handout includes 6 games for teachers to play with their classroom out on the playground.

A combination of structured and unstructured activities provides a well rounded approach, addressing various aspects of a child's development – cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. Exposure to both types of activities helps preschoolers become adaptable and flexible, preparing them for different learning environments.

Cognitive problem-solving games are crucial for preschoolers as they enhance critical thinking, memory, and concentration, foster social and language skills, and prepare children for academic challenges. Through engaging activities, these games promote persistence, creativity, and emotional regulation, laying the foundation for holistic cognitive development in early childhood.

Active listening is a style of communication that increases connection between two people. It helps the child feel seen, heard, and understood. It signals that you are fully present, understanding their words, embracing their point of view, and valuing their circumstances.

In the realm of early childhood education, educators play a crucial role in nurturing a child's learning and growth. Two key concepts that guide effective teaching practices are scaffolding and the "just right challenge."