Sequential Development Consulting

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.

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.

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.

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.

Describes the benefits of reading, tips and tricks, and book suggestions.

Here we discuss the challenges with school drop offs, how to create a transition plan, and how caregivers can support kids at home.

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 a child experiences an injury at school, whether physical, emotional, or both, it can create fear and anxiety that may affect their willingness to return to school. It’s important to address children’s feelings in a supportive and understanding way, both at home and in the classroom. Be patient, provide consistent reassurance, and involve teachers and support staff in finding ways to create an environment where the child can feel safe and welcome.