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Solving the Puzzle of Better Behavior with Breathe—Move—Learn
April 23, 2024
Can mindful breathing, cross-lateral movement, and social-emotional learning help a child change their behavior? Research studies and actual classroom experience say yes—and today, one of our authors is here to…
11 Activities That Engage Young Children with Nature
April 9, 2024
As we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, the families you work with might enjoy some fun nature-themed activities to get their kids moving, exploring, and interacting with the…
7 Tips for Writing Functional Goals for IFSPs and IEPs
March 28, 2024
One key to effective early intervention is writing high-quality IFSPs and IEPs with clear, specific, measurable goals. These goals should 1) directly address the family’s priorities, and 2) help children…
9 Ways to Focus Families on Child Development During Home Visits
March 21, 2024
Families receiving home visits from early intervention professionals may be facing many challenges. But no matter what issues are demanding their attention, it’s essential for rich parent–child interactions to continue—and…
8 Tips for Making the Most of Dramatic Play
March 12, 2024
Dramatic play is a great way for young children to practice many critical skills: communication, cooperation, motor skills, emerging literacy skills, and more. In today’s post, we’re sharing some universal…
QUILS and QUILS: ES: Your Key to Catching Language Delays Early
March 5, 2024
Language is foundational to all areas of human development. Early language learning is vital, as it lays the groundwork for children’s success in the classroom and even in their interpersonal…
AEPSi is now available!
March 4, 2024
Assessment and intervention just got better---and easier---than ever! AEPS-3, the new edition of the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children, is a system trusted by early childhood…
Equity in Early Ed: 3 Essential Resources for Your Program
February 29, 2024
As early childhood learning environments grow more and more diverse, schools and programs are turning more attention to creating equitable learning environments—and dismantling the systemic inequities that perpetuate achievement gaps.…
5 Great Reasons to “Breathe–Move–Learn” With Young Children
February 27, 2024
How can you encourage every young child in your classroom to learn while supporting their social-emotional development? What’s the best way to help kids self-regulate during the day—whether they need…
Social Anxiety: Accommodations for 5 Early Childhood Classroom Routines
February 8, 2024
You’ve set up your early childhood classroom routines to engage all children and help them explore and learn. But even sensitive teachers may not be aware of how certain classroom…