Purposeful puzzles

View the sample activity and discover how to create purposeful puzzles. A description of what purposeful puzzles are, as well as directions, examples, and a list of vendors are included. Read More

Social skill slam book

View the sample activity and discover how to create a social skills slam book. A description of what a slam book is, as well as materials needed, instructions for assembly, and sample questions are included. Read More

Stackables

View the sample activity and discover how to create stackables. A description of what stackables are, as well as materials needed, directions, and an example are included. Read More

7 Key Features of Quality Inclusion

Adapted from The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox, this infographic walks you through 7 key features of an effective inclusion program. Pinpointed with early childhood programs in mind, the list is also applicable to K-12 classrooms. Read and share with fellow inclusion advocates! Read More

First/then board

View the sample activity and discover how to create a first/then board. This excerpt includes a general discription of the activity, materials needed to create the board, and instructions for the board's assembly. Read More

Math communication board

View the sample activity and discover how to create a math communication board. This excerpt includes a general discription of the activity, materials needed to create the board, and instructions for the board's assembly. Read More

Numbers alive

View the sample activity and how to perform the mathematics activity, numbers alive. A description of the activity, as well as directions, and examples are included. Read More

Sample PreK Floor Plan for Keeping All Kids Engaged

Adapted from Engagement of Every Child in the Preschool Classroom, this colorful sample floor plan lays out for preschool educators one option in using their space efficiently and effectively to maximize student learning. Sidebar annotations provide the research-based reasoning behind this proposed classroom set-up. Read More

How to Zone Your Preschool Classroom

Zones are a great way to organize centers in your early childhood classroom! Download this tip sheet to get 6 basic rules of thumb for setting up zones successfully and making them work for you and your students. Read More

Successful Preschool Inclusion quiz

What supports do you need to put in place for a sustainable, high-quality preschool inclusion program? Find out in this quiz, adapted from Making Preschool Inclusion Work: Strategies for Supporting Children, Teachers, and Programs. See how familiar you are with the evidence-based practices that support early childhood inclusion, and get ready to make preschool inclusion a success! Read More