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

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.

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.

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

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."

When you ask a child to transition, you are requesting that they halt their play, exploration, and engagement with something they are deeply involved in. Essentially, you are asking them to stop what they're doing and step into the "unknown." This is akin to someone abruptly turning off Netflix in the middle of your favorite show, interrupting you while you're focused at work, or asking you to leave a restaurant while you're sharing a laugh with a friend. Preparation, empathy, and validation can

This handout covers: The set-up, the style, the structure, and some tips!

Here you will find 21 ways that you can intentionally foster language and literacy skills in the preschool environment.