Early Childhood

Discover a range of evidence-based practices and resources for early childhood educators aimed at creating inclusive learning environments. Practice topics cover classroom management and sensory considerations to social/emotional wellbeing, behavioural supports, and more.

Teacher standing while young students are at desks
Teach self-regulation (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • regulate their feelings
  • regulate their behaviour
  • feel safe, confident and included
Teacher and young students working
Model positive interactions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • build social-awareness
  • interact with others
Two children playing connect four
Teach social problem solving (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • solve social problems
  • become independent
Young girl washing her hands in a sink
Consistently use routines and schedules (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • feel less anxious
  • transition smoothly
  • know what is coming next
Educator helping child with task at table
Provide feedback on learning & behaviour (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • stay motivated
  • remain on-task for longer
  • feel valued
Young girl choosing a book to read
Embed opportunities for choice making (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • make decisions
  • build independence
Female student typing on iPad with robot on table
Harness learner interests (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • be more engaged
  • be motivated to learn and participate
  • increase learning opportunities
Meet learner's sensory needs (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • engage in tasks
  • self-regulate
Teacher and young students working
Model positive interactions (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • build social-awareness
  • interact with others