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.

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 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.

A combination of structured and unstructured activities provides a well rounded approach, addressing various aspects of a child's development – cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. Exposure to both types of activities helps preschoolers become adaptable and flexible, preparing them for different learning environments.

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.

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."

In the five examples included in this handout, you will learn the steps for addressing common behavioral challenges in the classroom from both a social-emotional learning and sensory processing perspective. This approach takes into account the child's brain development, their physical, emotional, and relational needs, and promotes brain integration in young children.

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.

Here are some language strategies to help guide children’s behavior and choices towards safety and respect for others.