Stop bullying: 3 long-term solutions every teacher needs to know
As more extreme incidents of bullying and violence make the news, schools are searching for anti-bullying measures that work. Teachers often get tips on what to do if they encounter someone being bullied, but those tips may only defuse the situation at hand. What about longer-term solutions? To get to the root of bullying, try these three long-lasting strategies that will equip you to help the bullier, the bullied, and the bystander—and create a more conducive learning environment for all. Read More
Assessing physical and social characteristics and inclusion readiness
Reflection is key to launching a successful inclusive early childhood program. Use these form questions while observing your classroom's physical and social climate to determine if your space is inclusion ready. Sample filled-in forms are also provided as an example. Read More
Activity: Play Time
Here's a helpful chart on which least-intrusive adaptations early childhood teams should make in certain situations so that young students can most benefit from play time. Read More
Early Intervention Quiz
What are the 7 key principles of effective early intervention practices? Find out in this quiz, adapted from The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential Practices for Quality Services by Lynda Cook Pletcher, M.Ed., and Naomi O. Younggren, Ph.D. Providers who follow the practices and principles outlined in The Early Intervention Workbook, based on specific recommendations from a workgroup of today's top researchers, have seen the families they work with have the greatest success. See how well you know these principles (and how well your program follows them in real life). Read More
Tips for talking with toddlers
Opportunities to involve young kids in talk are all around you: a book, a favorite toy, a plane flying overhead, or even a routine chore can start great conversations that expand vocabulary and promote language skills. Check out this quick excerpt to learn key strategies for talking effectively with toddlers. Read More
Strategies to support language arts and emerging literacy skills
In this excerpt, learn how to ensure that your child enters kindergarten with the prerequisite literacy skills necessary to learn how to read. Read More
The Parent’s Role inDeveloping Children’s Comprehension
This chapter explores several aspects of parental support for comprehension in prereaders by intertwining child language and literacy development with research. Read More
Developmental Progression of Skills: Fine Motor Skills
Excerpted from Early Intervention Every Day!, this chapter presents milestones in the area of fine motor skills and ways for providers to coach caregivers to facilitate the skill’s development in daily routines and activities. Read More
Disabilities Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This chapter excerpt covers possible additional developmental disabilities and syndromes that a child with autism may present. Read More
