Sequential Development Consulting

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.

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.

This handout includes 8 language stimulation strategies for preschoolers, examples included. This is a handy worksheet that teachers can use for reference with the goal of integrating all of these strategies in their work.

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.

A Guide for Parents from an Occupational Therapy Perspective. The "Why", and tips on how to support children.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

Teachers can create a rich and varied learning environment that supports the developmental needs of infants through individualized and engaging interactions. Helping babies make connections supports cognitive 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.

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

How to plan for, respond to, and reflect on hitting (and physical aggression) in toddlers. Here are 5 steps.

Leaving a preschool or child care center can be challenging for young children, especially when they have a familiar routine, close friends, and teachers they are attached to. We want to support children through this transition in a developmentally appropriate manner. Our goal is to inform them about the changes ahead, acknowledge and honor their feelings, provide opportunities for meaningful goodbyes, and help them look forward to new experiences.

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."