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.

Model emotional literacy (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • feel secure and included
  • identify and respond to emotions
  • regulate emotion
Two young girls sharing pencils
Support friendship skills (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • interact with peers
  • participate in activities
Child pointing at cartoon images of animals
Use visual supports to increase understanding (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • learn new concepts
  • follow lengthy instructions
  • increase communication skills
Female educator smiling as children colour and draw
Interact with every child (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • feel valued
  • engage in interactions
A visual support tool showing First, Then actions
Give clear instructions (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • practice and perform tasks effectively
Young boy pointing at schedule on wall
Prepare children for transitions (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • manage transitions
  • decrease anxiety during transitions
  • increase engagement
students lying on the floor reading with the teacher
Story tool I: Improve story retelling
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • retell stories
  • sequence events
Teacher laying on the floor reading with students
Story tool II: Improve social perspective taking
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • retell stories
  • recall perspectives