Unpacking the Infant–Toddler Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Providers
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ASQ:SE-2 24 Month Questionnaire (Vietnamese)
See a sample ASQ:SE-2 Vietnamese 24 month questionnaire. ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires screen children 1–72 months for potential social-emotional concerns. Read More
Breathe—Move—Learn With Young Children: 70 Activities in Mindfulness, Brain-Friendly Movement, and Social-Emotional Learning
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Breathe—Move—Learn With Young Children: 70 Activities in Mindfulness, Brain-Friendly Movement, and Social-Emotional Learning
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4 Reflection Questions Early Childhood Educators Should Ask Themselves
Adapted from the book Early Social-Emotional Development, here are four important reflection questions early education professionals should ask themselves when considering ways to nurture young children’s social-emotional skills. Read More
Supporting Social Learning in Autism Excerpt
Read this excerpt from Supporting Social Learning in Autism Excerpt: An Autobiographical Memory Program to Promote Communication & Connection. Read More
6 Ways Grief and Loss Affect Children
Learn six ways that grief can affect classroom behavior and academic performance, in this free download adapted from the practical guidebook The Grieving Student. Read More
The Big Ideas of Strong Kids
Social-emotional competence is one of the biggest indicators of academic and social success, and the evidence-based Strong Kids curricula has been consistently shown to increase student knowledge of social-emotional concepts and reduce challenging classroom behaviors. Check out this fact sheet to see nine crucial social-emotional concepts reinforced by Strong Kids. Read More
5 Mindfulness Techniques to Teach Families of Young Children
Research shows that mindful parenting can significantly improve the quality of caregiver-child interactions and lead to better outcomes for young children and families. Try encouraging mindfulness for families your program by showing them the techniques outlined in this tip sheet, adapted from Early Social-Emotional Development. Read More
Tips on Fostering a Caring Classroom Community
Adapted from The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox, this free download features quick tips for helping all students feel welcomed and connected. For fuller descriptions of the tips, plus more creative ways to nurture a caring and respectful learning environment, check out this blog post. Read More
