Addison County PreK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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