This workshop will help participants learn how to introduce sensory input as a technique to help counter challenging behaviors and sensory concerns in children within various environments. These behavioral tips and sensory strategies can help improve children’s attention to tasks and self-regulation skills for improved performance in daily activities. Participants will leave the session with a general understanding of the sensory system and the mind/body, and how to apply it in different situations to facilitate the desired behavior with the children served.

Diversity encompasses individual interests, capabilities, racial, cultural, age and gender as well as language differences. Participants will learn strategies on how to incorporate, respect and value different languages in the classroom.

Teach infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to respond to positive guidance by offering kind and firm techniques. Learn how to differentiate between the kind of guidance that is discouraging to children and the kind of guidance which is empowering to children.

Centers situate learning in small groups with hands-on materials where children can problem solve, reason, and communicate with peers. The teacher can be a center, too! Join us to try out over 20 centers you can use right away.