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Inclusion QuickTips: Boosting Participation in Circle Time
November 12, 2015
Inclusive early childhood programs "I've noticed that some of my toddlers with special needs are having difficulty staying engaged during circle time. What adaptations can I try to hook…
7 Ways to Make Your Book Corner More Accessible (Early Childhood Inclusion Tips)
October 8, 2015
A lifelong love of reading often starts in a cozy, welcoming place---an early childhood classroom's book corner. Here, kids can snuggle up with a wide variety of books while they…
[INFOGRAPHIC] Better Interactions, Better Behavior: 12 Tips for More Positive Early Childhood Classrooms
August 18, 2015
How can I get my class to behave? If you're an early childhood teacher, you've probably had plenty of days when that question rushes through your brain. Whether you have…
Easy Ways to Add Math to Everyday Routines: A Home-School Connection Post
August 6, 2015
(PreK educators and parents of young kids: this post is for you!) It's no secret that today's kindergarten kids are learning math concepts that used to be taught in first…
7 Rules for Teaching All Young Learners
June 30, 2015
Maybe you have one placed prominently in your classroom---a rule board that lays out your expectations and gives your students gentle reminders throughout the year. And maybe you have your…
Is Your Early Childhood Program Ready for Inclusion? (Part 2)
June 18, 2015
(*Teacher friends: this would be a great post to share with your favorite early childhood program director!) In Tuesday's post, you got some tips and a handy form for assessing…
Is Your Early Childhood Program Ready for Inclusion? (Part 1)
June 16, 2015
(*Teacher friends: this would be a great post to share with your favorite early childhood program director!) If you're an early childhood educator, you probably have the same dream we…
Making the Most of Shared Reading: Practical Tips from Two Experts!
May 19, 2015
Many children (with or without disabilities) love looking at storybooks and sharing special reading time with a parent, educator, or caregiver. But for some kids, shared reading isn't high on…
8 Ways to Make Your Small-Group Activities More Inclusive
May 7, 2015
(*See the end of this post for a FREE printable with even more small-group inclusion tips!) Small-group activities are packed with so many benefits, they're like a mega-vitamin for your…