Endorsed by DEC as supporting Recommended Practices!See what's new in the third edition!Expanded with timely new content and consistent with DEC Recommended Practices, the third edition of this bestselling book will fully prepare a new generation of early childhood educators to teach and include every child. Like the groundbreaking previous editions, this updated Building Blocks guide gives pre‐ and inservice teachers three types of practical, evidence‐based inclusion strategies: curriculum modifications, embedded learning opportunities, and child‐focused instructional strategies. Educators will learn how to apply these three strategies for the benefit of all children; review the latest research that supports the Building Blocks model; and find ready‐to‐use tips and guidance on key topics, such as fostering friendships, encouraging independence, and promoting positive behavior. Reproducible forms help with planning and assessment, and seven comprehensive new training modules make it easy to teach the Building Blocks framework in college courses and professional development sessions.Equally useful as a student‐friendly textbook and a go‐to inclusion guide for practicing educators, this is a resource teachers will return to again and again for proven, easy‐to‐use strategies that support the success of every young learner.NEW GUIDANCE AND TIPS ON:Applying UDL principles to engage every student in your diverse classroomIntegrating literacy and STEAM into daily activities and routinesSupporting the executive function skills of all young learnersApplying new and expanded curriculum modificationsCollaborating successfully with other team members to ensure the best child outcomesConducting classroom quality assessmentIncludes 7 training modules!Using the Building Blocks frameworkConducting ongoing child assessmentPlanning for the individual childUsing visuals to support learningApplying the Building Blocks framework to math and scienceApplying the framework to challenging classroom behaviorExtending the framework to infants and toddlers Each module includes a slide deck, presentation notes, learning activities, and a list of other resources and references. View our recorded webinar: Building Blocks for Including and Teaching Young Children with Disabilities presented by Susan Sandall, Ph.D.
✔ Author(s): Susan R. Sandall Ph.D.,Dr. Ilene S. Schwartz Ph.D. BCBA-D,Gail E Joseph Ph.D.,Dr. Ariane N. Gauvreau Ph.D. BCBA-D,Dr. Mary Louise Hemmeter M.Ed. Ph.D.
✔ Title: Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (95 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1681253410
✔ ISBN-13: 9781681253411
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs by Susan R. Sandall Ph.D.
Beata Shepard
I must confess, this book made me shed tears like never before. The themes of love, loss, and resilience struck a chord with my soul. It was an emotional journey I'm grateful to have taken.
Rosa Bax
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Laura Hill
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
