Sequential Development Consulting

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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 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.