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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.

This bundle of resources includes ideas, information, and guidelines for setting up a preschool classroom environment that supports optimal physical, sensory, motor, social-emotional, and language development.

This comprehensive bundle includes 9 essential topics to support teachers in supporting the social-emotional development, mental health, and sensory differences of the children in their classroom. The handouts help foster the development of life skills, resilience, confidence, empathy, and so much more. 1. Supporting Big Feelings in Children (step by step guide of how to respond) 2. Talking with Caregivers about Concerns for their Child's Development 3. I have an idea! A visual to help children

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.

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

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

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."

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.

Informational handout for parents of preschoolers that reviews the research on naps for preschool aged children. It also includes the legal parameters for childcare facilities in relation to napping.

Here’s how we can support pragmatic communication in a neurodiversity affirming way, so all children feel included and supported, no matter their communication style!

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.

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