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Understanding these different types of social play behaviors allows parents, educators, and caregivers to support children's social development effectively. Encouraging a variety of social play experiences can help children develop essential social skills, empathy, and cooperation, preparing them for positive interactions with peers and adults.

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.

Challenges with sleep for children age 2-5 is developmentally appropriate. There is so much going on in their brains and bodies. There is often a lot happening in their lives as well: Changes in child-care, new siblings, etc. This handout reviews all the questions and answers you might have about challenges with sleep.

Dysregulation can result from hunger, fatigue, frustration, or energy imbalances. It's common for everyone to experience moments of dysregulation daily. In children, frequent dysregulation can hinder their classroom engagement. Watch for these signs of dysregulation in children and employ strategies for improved regulation throughout the day.

This helpful printable includes all of the fine motor milestones for children ages 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5. Plus, a list of activities that help children develop those fine motor skills. Use as a reference, pin it up in the classroom, send it home to caregivers of preschoolers, use it as professional development, etc.

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

Sensory play for infants supports cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory processing abilities. Engaging in sensory activities helps babies explore their environment, sparks curiosity, and lays the foundation for future learning and growth.

Engaging a classroom of little ones in group activities offers a range of benefits for fostering social-emotional learning. Children learn by observing others, cooperating, and participating with peers towards a shared goal.

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.

Using the term “be careful” can be a quick response to children engaging in risky behavior. However, this can be unclear to children, as they do not know what you are referring to. It can also limit “safe risk taking” or a child’s ability to take small risks that result in building confidence and new skills. Try to limit the use of the term “be careful” , instead assessing the risk and determining if you even need to respond to keep them safe. If you do, try some alternatives from this list. Pos

By incorporating these strategies, you can create slowly teach self- regulation skills and create an environment where babies can discover and practice self- regulation skills on their own.

A detailed sample behavior support plan for a child named Ella.

What is normal? When should you be concerned? This handout explains it all from how to prevent aggression to what to do once it has already occurred.

This handout covers layout, fine motor, gross motor, seating, and sleeping suggestions for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.

This guide provides teachers with strategies and guidelines to effectively support children with diverse needs in classroom activities in order to create an inclusive environment for all.

Here you will find a short summary of the most common "sensory profiles" in preschoolers, and ideas to make the schedule and environment more compatible with differing sensory needs.

Sensory bins are a great activity to develop attention, motor skills, and creativity. Here are some ideas for themed-sensory bins to use in the classroom.

This printable includes a comprehensive list of materials and tools that can be used to support the development of gross motor skills in preschool aged children Visuals included.