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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.

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.

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!

Teachers can use this book for: Introducing emotional literacy in early childhood and elementary settings Using each animal story to spark group discussions or creative extension activities (e.g., drawing feelings, role-playing) Helping students recognize body signals and internal experiences tied to emotions Supporting children who struggle with self-regulation by naming what they feel Promoting a classroom culture where all emotions are accepted and understoodLet's discover and explore a wide

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.

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.

This handout discusses what is "typical", why kids do it, how to create an inclusive classroom culture, how to facilitate group discussions, and what kinds of direct interventions teaching staff can use.

Individualized learning is essential in the preschool environment. It helps children feel connected, seen and heard. It boosts their confidence. It helps them learn new skills that build on previous learning. This kind of engagement sets them up for success.

The environment is a powerful tool in early childhood education. By being intentional about the toys, activities, and overall classroom setup, preschool teachers can create a space that enhances children’s development, participation and regulation.

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.

This handout includes 4 ways to promote language development in the toddler and preschool classroom.

Sensory bins are a great activity to develop attention, motor skills, and creativity. Here are some ideas for themed-sensory bins to use in the classroom.

This printable includes a comprehensive list of materials and tools that can be used to support the development of gross motor skills in preschool aged children Visuals included.

Here are 5 Occupational Therapist recommended games to play with your class indoors to support sensory and motor development in children.

A quick reference guide for teachers who want to minimize power struggles in the classroom. Here are the 5 steps.

This handout includes a list and visual examples of tools that can be used during circle time, or any time, for regulation and to meet sensory needs.

The research that backs the case for visuals in the preschool classroom.