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.

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.

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.

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.

Recommendations and tips to wean a child from their pacifier.

Use of signs can support language development! Babies can move their bodies to make signs before they learn to use their voices. These are the six most common signs to teach children and how to do it.

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.

Do you notice children making "mistakes" in their speech? Sometimes it's not a mistake, its a process! Most phonological processes are typical as children develop speech by imitating adults. However, if these processes persist beyond the expected age, monitoring and referral to a Speech Language Pathologist may be necessary.

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.

Auditory bombardment involves conscious planning to expose a child to specific sounds or language. It is a strategy that focuses on giving a child multiple listening opportunities throughout their day. Robust Language Bombardment is intense and generalized exposure to language and sounds. This handout focuses on the preschool environment.

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.