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Books that preschoolers like best

Research shows it is the talk that surrounds storybook reading that gives it power, and different kinds of books foster different kinds of talk. Use this tip sheet to learn the types of books preschoolers like best.

Books that toddlers like best

With their insatiable curiosity and notoriously short attention spans, toddlers are not always kind to books. Use this tip sheet to learn the types of books toddlers like best.

Books that babies like best

It’s never too early for books and stories! Use this tip sheet to learn the types of books babies like best.

SEAM guidelines for using numerical scores

To help track and report child progress over time, some providers may wish to quantify response options for the SEAM assessment tool. Use this tip sheet to help assign and use numerical scores.

20 stress-busters for young children

Little kids can have big worries, too. Help melt their stress away with these 20 practical tips for your early childhood classroom!

Self-Evaluation Checklist: Initiating the PTR-F Process

Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) is a model for helping families to resolve their children’s serious challenging behaviors in home and community settings. Read More

About the ASQ-3 French questionnaires

ASQ-3 French was released in 2016. Use this tip sheet to learn more about the translation process, questionnaire features, and differences from the earlier pilot version.

ASQ age administration charts

If a parent is given the incorrect questionnaire for his or her child’s age, the score won’t reflect the child’s true developmental or social-emotional abilities. Use these charts (available in English and Spanish) to select the correct ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE-2 questionnaire for a child’s age.

Top 10 tips for teachers supporting children with autism in the inclusive classroom

View the tip sheet and discover ten simple ideas that can aid teachers in addressing some of the unique learning, social, and communication needs of students with autism while bringing out the best in all learners in their classrooms. Read More

How to Zone Your Preschool Classroom

Zones are a great way to organize centers in your early childhood classroom! Download this tip sheet to get 6 basic rules of thumb for setting up zones successfully and making them work for you and your students. Read More