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Authentic Early Writing: Literacy Foundations 5

Writing is the connection between symbols, language, and print. It pulls together all the concepts about language sounds and print...

Print and Alphabetic Knowledge: Literacy Foundations 4

Literacy foundations for preschoolers build on their understanding of oral language (as covered in the previous three resource posts),...

Playing with Language Sounds: Literacy Foundations 3

Literacy foundations include play with the sounds within oral language. Research shows that children who can play with the sounds of oral...

Vocabulary and Background Knowledge: Literacy Foundations 2

In the last resource post about the foundations of literacy, we learned about conversations and oral language. Teachers can also support...

Conversations and Language: Literacy Foundations 1

This is the first in a series of resource posts focused on the foundations of literacy development. Find all the resource posts for...

Guided Play: Intentional Interactions

This is the last in the resources around guided play. The earlier posts can be found here with the other resource posts. Educators guide...

Guided Play: Schedules and Routines

This is the third in the resources around guided play. The earlier posts can be found here with the other resource posts. Educators guide...

Solar Eclipse Resources

You're all probably aware that there will be a total solar eclipse in Vermont on April 8th. Many teachers and area agencies have been...

Guided Play: Learning Environments and Materials

This is the second in the resources around guided play. The earlier post can be found here with the other resource posts. Educators guide...

What is Guided Play?

NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practice position statement emphasizes the need for daily sustained play in early childhood programs....

Trauma-Informed Care - The 6 Guiding Principles

This is the third in the resources around trauma. The earlier posts can be found here with the other resource posts. When I talk to...

Trauma-Informed Care - The 4 Rs

This is the second in the resources around trauma. The earlier post can be found here with the other resource posts. Although early...

Trauma in Young Children

Definitions of trauma vary, but generally trauma is: An event or series of events (often sudden or unexpected) that Are perceived as...

Resources Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder

I know that some of you are supporting children with an autism spectrum diagnosis or features that are consistent with ASD. I'm sending...

Successful Circle Times

A colleague once told me, "Circle time should only be as long as the most wiggly child can sit." For many preschoolers, that means that...

Inclusive Programs: Individualized Instruction

One aspect of inclusive education is individualized instruction. Individualized supports are not only provided by special educators who...

Inclusive Programs: Environmental Adaptations

Another characteristic of inclusive classrooms is individualized adjustments that teachers make to the environment, schedule, routines...

Inclusive Programs: Creating the Culture

Research consistently shows that inclusive classrooms benefit all children. All Universal PreK programs must give children with...

Reflective Teaching & Inquiry

As we ease into the new school year, you are getting to know the children in your classroom and designing curriculum (activities and...

A New School Year

I want to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome back to each of you. I am excited to explore this year's possibilities with you. Enclosed...

Supporting Multilingual and Dual Language Learners

Programs that are supporting multilingual and dual language learners may find the resources below helpful. Remember that that Vermont...

Authentic Early Writing: Literacy Foundations 5

Print and Alphabetic Knowledge: Literacy Foundations 4

Playing with Language Sounds: Literacy Foundations 3

Vocabulary and Background Knowledge: Literacy Foundations 2

Conversations and Language: Literacy Foundations 1

Guided Play: Intentional Interactions

Guided Play: Schedules and Routines

Solar Eclipse Resources

Guided Play: Learning Environments and Materials

What is Guided Play?

Trauma-Informed Care - The 6 Guiding Principles

Trauma-Informed Care - The 4 Rs

Trauma in Young Children

Resources Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Successful Circle Times

Inclusive Programs: Individualized Instruction

Inclusive Programs: Environmental Adaptations

Inclusive Programs: Creating the Culture

Reflective Teaching & Inquiry

A New School Year

Supporting Multilingual and Dual Language Learners

Virtual PD Options

Routines, Relationships, and Holidays

TS Gold Instructions

Independence with Routines

Classroom Transitions

Following Rules & Expectations

Toilet Learning for Preschoolers

Early Math Resources

Observation & Documentation Resources

Addison County PreK