Many children need support when learning new skills. Breaking a skill down into smaller steps can help a child learn one step at a time. The number of steps a skill or task is broken into depends on the needs …
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There are several methods of testing a child’s hearing. The method chosen depends in part on the child’s age, development, or health status. Behavioural Tests: involve careful observation of a child’s behavioural response to sounds like calibrated speech and pure …
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There are a multitude of child-care program choices for parents to select from and sometimes understanding the differences can be overwhelming. Depending on your daily schedule you may be able to attend more than one community program. Families should select …
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Communication is an active partnership between people that involves more than words. We communicate with each other using speech, gestures, touch, and facial expressions. Successful communication involves both understanding and being understood by others. A child with special needs may …
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What is self-regulation? Self-regulation is our ability to manage and control our own attention, energy levels, and emotions in ways that help us build positive relationships and a sense of wellbeing. As adults, each of us have a variety of …
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Stress and trauma can significantly impact the emotional wellbeing of children and influence the way they interact with others, form relationships, and engage in different environments.
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The Seven Senses If you asked someone to think about their senses, most people would name the following five: vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Often what is less familiar are the other two senses: vestibular and proprioception. The vestibular …
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We communicate with others in different ways. We can greet a friend by saying “hello”, by waving our hand, or smiling at them. As a parent, teacher of early childhood professional you can use gestures or signs while speaking. This …
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About the Program: This kit is designed to provide classroom teachers with all the activities and material ideas required to implement the sessions in the classroom. There are six sessions, usually implemented on a weekly basis with the entire group …
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Each of the on-line stories highlights one of the three areas in “Skills for Success”. Each area contains a wide variety of tips and activities that you can use to help prepare your child for school. Stories are an excellent …
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