Early Childhood

In early childhood programs, coaching can be a highly effective strategy for supporting both colleagues and families as they enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, and promote healthy development of…

In an inclusive early childhood classroom, how can you be sure that all young children successfully participate in daily activities and learn expected behaviors? Today’s post gives you 15 tips…

*Today’s blog post has been adapted from the second edition of Engaging Young Engineers. Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles is one way to ensure that all children in…

Early intervention visits benefit children and families most when caregivers are empowered to use what they learn between visits. In her early intervention guidebook Pause and Reflect, Dana Childress offers four guiding…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…