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Using Books to Help Build Inclusive Classrooms
This video won the 2023 Telly Award. All children should feel welcome in early childhood classrooms. In this video, Dr. Theresa Bouley describes how teachers can carefully select a variety…
Using Creative Play to Support Autistic Students in Preschool
Preschool classrooms are full of opportunities to learn through play. They can also serve as inclusive spaces where students feel supported in their social and creative development. But crafting a truly…
Using Music to Support Language Development in Children with Hearing Loss
Children with hearing loss, including individuals with a cochlear implant, can also benefit from exposure to music, both as an enjoyable activity and a means for improving their speech and…
Using Your Story to Teach Toolkit (PDF)
The purpose of this guide from the Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPTA) is to provide a roadmap for crafting a family story that will teach pre-service and in-service personnel in…
Value of Play Report (PDF)
Play is the ‘rocket fuel’ of child development. Driven by natural curiosity and an urge to explore and discover, play helps children master control of their bodies, activates their imagination…
Vermont Early Childhood Suspension-Expulsion Resources: An Annotated Collection of Free Materials
This annotated collection of free resources for addressing issues of suspension and expulsion in children from birth through Grade 3 also includes resources for use outside Vermont.
Vermont Young DLL Tool Kit
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide early childhood colleagues with evidence-based practices, tools, and strategies to support young Dual Language Learners (DLLs) and their families. Despite a slight…
How One Man’s Trip to Toys ‘R’ Us Brought Mobility to Hundreds of Disabled Kids (Video)
This $200 alternative to a power wheelchair could get thousands of physically impaired kids mobile.
Viewpoint: Creating Antiracist Early Childhood Spaces
The focus on racial equity following the murder of George Floyd has resulted in conversations about racism that were unheard of less than a year ago. A critical examination of…
Vital Conversations with Young Children About Race (Video)
In this two-part conversation, Dr. Phil Strain and Dr. Rosemarie Allen tackle some challenging topics and have a frank and important discussion about equity, black lives, and racism. They invite…
Voices of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Video)
Is a collection of videos that explore the lives of individuals with ASD, with a focus on first person accounts and an exploration of what it means to live with…
Wall Street Journal: Namaste. Now Nap Time
Yoga classes for kids are taking off, as advocates say it’s especially helpful for those with focusing problems