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Children in Action Motor Program for Preschoolers (CHAMPPS)

CHAMPPS is a research-based, semi-structured motor play program for use in inclusive preschool classrooms that supports school readiness skills and increased physical activity of children. Read More

5 Key Principles for Preventing Challenging Behavior Infographic

This infographic examines 5 principles—adapted from Early Social-Emotional Development—to keep in mind when developing a proactive approach to promoting social-emotional growth for all children. Read More

5 Key Principles for Preventing Challenging Behavior

Challenging behaviors that begin in preschool classrooms often continue through adulthood. To combat this, more early childhood programs are adopting preventative strategies for coping with challenging behavior. This article examines 5 principles—adapted from Early Social-Emotional Development—to keep in mind when developing a proactive approach to promoting social-emotional growth for all children. Read More

7 Ways to Make Your Book Corner More Accessible (Early Childhood Inclusion Tips)

Here are seven common challenges to book corner accessibility, followed by easy tips you can use right now to solve them. Read More

Inclusion QuickTips: Boosting Participation in Circle Time

Circle time is so important for all the young learners in your classroom—it’s a safe, welcoming place to practice social and communication skills, learn to listen and take turns, and share knowledge with peers. Read More

Are You Closing Or Widening The Word Gap? The Answer Might Surprise You!

This guest post is by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Dr. Teresa Brown. It’s part of our Language & Literacy Development blog series. Read More

Literacy-Rich Preschool Environments for All Learners

When you design early literacy environments that meet the needs of children with disabilities, all children benefit. In today’s post, we’re sharing some simple ways to ensure literacy-rich preschool classrooms where books and print are accessible to every student. Read More

Start Some Drama! 7 tips on dramatic play activities that boost language learning

This post gives you 7 helpful tips on introducing language- and literacy-rich dramatic play activities to all preschoolers, adapted from Early Literacy in Action by Betty H. Bunce. Read More

Brandon’s Story: How Preschool Inclusion Helped One Young Learner with Autism

This blog post helps clarify the why of preschool inclusion. Read More

How Mississippi is using the ICP to improve the quality of inclusive practices

In this webinar, presented by Drs. Alicia Westbrook and Leslie LaVergne of the Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center (MECIC), you'll hear how MECIC, a statewide quality training and technical assistance program, is using the ICP to improve the quality of inclusion in Mississippi’s childcare centers and preschools. Read More