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This bundle includes guidelines for teachers for responding to big expressions of feeling, how to help children regulate and learn self-regulation skills, games and activities that teach self-and-body-awareness and regulation skills, etc.

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 bundle of handouts is great for preschools and child care centers as they prepare for the new school year. You can share these handouts with incoming and returning families, or review with your teaching staff as you prepare for the new school year!

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 handout includes information on how to identify when a child needs help regulating, and how to offer support.

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.

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.

Recommendations and tips to wean a child from their pacifier.

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.

Effective communication is the cornerstone of nurturing preschoolers' language development. Here's a quick self-assessment to ensure your communication style is setting the stage for optimal learning.

Individualized learning is essential in the preschool environment. It helps children feel connected, seen and heard. It boosts their confidence. It helps them learn new skills that build on previous learning. This kind of engagement sets them up for success.

5 tips to help children develop language.

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.