A popular tiered model of instructional support, the Building Blocks framework is widely used to facilitate effective inclusion in early learning settings. But it can also be used to guide decisions about instructional targets and strategies for remote learning and family support—and this presentation will show you how. Led by Ilene Schwartz, Ph.D., coauthor of Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third Edition, this coffee chat will outline practical ways to use the framework in support of inclusive early childhood instruction during school shutdowns. Read More
Supporting executive function skills in early childhood is an important part of a child's overall development. These tips and ideas, adapted from Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third Edition, can help you to support the executive function skills of all young children. Read More
The new edition of Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs includes access to seven comprehensive training modules designed to reinforce key topics in the book. View this presentation from Module 1 to get a better sense of how to use the Building Blocks framework. Read More
Curriculum Modifications are an important part of the Building Blocks framework. This quick guide will walk you through 8 types of curriculum modifications and provide you with examples of each. Read More
Read this excerpt from Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third Edition for an introduction to using the Building Blocks Framework. Read More
View this presentation for a comprehensive overview of Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third Edition. This presentation explains features of the book, describes new content, and highlights components of the new professional development modules. Read More
How can you support literacy skills for all learners in an inclusive early childhood classroom? Read More
Download the sample form to see the items associated with the executive functioning domain of the DATA Model Skills Checklist. Read More
Read the excerpt and see a DATA sample instructional program for mealtime. Read More
When early childhood teachers plan their activities for the day for their whole class, they can add an extra layer of planning to simultaneously meet the learning objectives of their students with special needs. Embedded learning opportunities (ELOs) are short teaching episodes that teachers set up for when there is a good match between classroom activities and a child's individual learning objectives.
Here are seven basic steps to effectively planning and implementing ELOs. Read More
