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This bundle includes guidelines for teachers for responding to big expressions of feeling, how to help children regulate and learn self-regulation skills, games and activities that teach self-and-body-awareness and regulation skills, etc.

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

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.

Here is a collection of handouts that cover topics from social-emotional learning, speech and language development, and sensory and motor development for children age 6-24 months.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

A step by step visual guide for teachers (and parents/caregivers) to use as reference and as a reminder of what to do in response to a challenging behavior.

This decision tree presents you with scenarios and the choices you can make when a child is dysregulated. Should I intervene?

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.

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!

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."

Here you will find a list and description of sensory activities to promote pre-writing skills, and other activities that help promote handwriting skills in preschoolers.