Introduction: As one author stated: “All children benefit from opportunities for healthy development. For that reason, high quality child care environments become important for children with and without disabilities.” Here are some suggestions to use as a guide to support …
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Activities that develop and build on children’s self-esteem are important in helping children learn who they are. Role play, including acting out scenarios to problem solve, story making through dramatic play and practice in coping with real life situations will …
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Cubby Place coat hooks at the child’s level. Add a photo of the child and a name card to personalize the space. Add a shelf or bin for personal belongings (the message to the child is “This is your space.”) …
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Sharing is an important social skill that is difficult to learn for many children (e.g., “Would I give another child my toys, if I can have them all to myself instead?”) Children often become very attached to certain toys and …
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Some children find it easy to join a group of children. When they see another child, or a group of children playing something that looks like fun, they either just sit down and join in, or ask simple questions such …
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Learning to regulate our emotional responses, especially during times of stress, can be difficult. Most children have some natural ways of self-regulating, but may also need to learn appropriate ways to respond when experiencing anxiety. Calming strategies can help a …
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