Sequential Development Consulting

Modulation games and activities are designed to help children develop the ability to regulate their energy levels, emotions, and responses to sensory input. These activities provide opportunities for children to practice transitioning between high-energy and calm states, build body awareness, and improve impulse control. By engaging in playful games that require starting, stopping, and adjusting movement, children learn how to manage their bodies in space and respond appropriately to enviro

Understanding these different types of social play behaviors allows parents, educators, and caregivers to support children's social development effectively. Encouraging a variety of social play experiences can help children develop essential social skills, empathy, and cooperation, preparing them for positive interactions with peers and adults.

Easy to read handout that reviews signs of readiness, tips for parents, and steps of potty training.

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.

Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder in which a child who normally speaks is unable to speak in certain settings, like school—not due to defiance, but because of deep anxiety. This handout covers 8 steps to support children with SM.

This handout provides a game/activity for teachers to use as a guide with the goal of engaging the 5 senses and doing a mindfulness activity.

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.

Here we adapt some principles from PCIT (parent-child interaction therapy) to the preschool environment. Specifically, the "Building the Relationship" (child-directed interaction)m and the "Setting the Boundaries with Warmth" (teacher directed interaction).

Children often exhibit different behaviors in various settings, such as at home and at preschool. Understanding these differences can help us navigate and support our children's development. Here are some key factors to consider. This handout can be distributed to parents too!

This helpful printable includes all of the fine motor milestones for children ages 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5. Plus, a list of activities that help children develop those fine motor skills. Use as a reference, pin it up in the classroom, send it home to caregivers of preschoolers, use it as professional development, etc.

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.

What is resilience, what to do, and what NOT to do. There is a page for teachers to share with the parents of their students, and a page for teachers to use as reference in the classroom. Covers: Scenarios to create, games and activities, and the general mindset.

It is helpful for early childhood educators to discuss topics of child development regularly with families, not only when there is a concern. From day one, it’s important to share observations, notice when children have acquired new skills, and let families know that you are tracking development.

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