Resource Hub

A video walkthrough of an early childhood classroom designed with UDL principles, by Denise Mouton.

An Instagram Reel showing classroom gathering routine examples from the_crafter_teacher.

A template and example for an early childhood interest inventory to help you learn about each student.

The CASEL Signature Practices Playbook — a comprehensive guide to embedding social-emotional learning into daily routines.

A visual planning tool for mapping and reflecting on daily classroom transitions.

A Novak Education blog post on empowering executive function and learner agency — Let Them Tie Their Own Shoes.

An Instagram video walkthrough explaining how to use Goblin Tools to support transitions and executive function.

A Google Drive folder with a collection of reflection activities you can use across your day.

Classroom photos showing real examples of calm-down spaces with emotion charts and regulation tools.

Instagram examples of Give Spark check-in routines by Vicky Brooks for building emotional literacy.

Canva-designed Give Spark check-in samples by Vicky Brooks — ready-to-use visual check-in tools.

Instagram examples of emotional regulation anchor charts for early childhood classrooms.

15 books to introduce your calm corner, curated by The Pawsitive School Counselor.

A comprehensive guide to setting up a calm-down corner from We Are Teachers, including tips, tools, and book recommendations.

A detailed taxonomy of seven types of learning centers with examples, benefits, and implementation advice.

Quick-reference activity ideas for math and ELA learning centers and stations.

Print-and-cut task cards for 11 center types, with visual emoji supports for pre-readers. PDF for printing, editable DOCX to add your own photos.

A YouTube video of Bunny the dog using communication buttons — a fun example of how recordable buttons can support expression.

Example recordable buttons for classroom use — affordable tools for supporting communication and independence at centers.

A Google Doc with ready-to-use task card examples for different types of centers.

Eight centers—each with 4–5 modalities showing different roads to the same firm goal. A practical UDL planning reference.

A collection of 12 interactive engagement and closing circle games for the early childhood classroom.

Responsive Classroom's Yardsticks developmental milestone chart for elementary school — a reference for understanding what is age-appropriate.

An Instagram video showing a choice greeting routine in action during morning meeting.

A ready-to-use time-blocked lesson plan for a 30-minute student-centered phonics block.

An Instagram post showing an example of a UFLI-aligned center structure for phonics instruction.

A Google Doc template for tracking student reading and phonics data to inform instruction.

An Instagram reel showing examples of movement-based literacy centers that get students up and active during reading time.

A Google Doc with a menu of literacy station ideas you can mix and match for your classroom.

An Instagram reel showing a clothespin fine motor activity that builds the hand strength needed for writing.

An Instagram reel demonstrating a Q-tip fine motor activity for developing hand control and precision.

A Google Doc with a menu of fine motor activities to build the hand strength and coordination needed for writing.

Google Slides graphic organizer templates to scaffold the writing process for early learners.

A side-by-side comparison of the Launch, Explore, Discuss framework at preschool and 1st grade levels.

A collection of number talk images and templates from Math Talks for Slides — ready to use in your math block.

Sample Notice and Wonder lessons from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

Sample problem solving work mats that give students a structured space for working through math problems.

A real-world math example from @mrallenmath showing how math shows up in everyday life — a great model for bringing Math in the Wild into your classroom.

A clear, step-by-step explanation of a quantity building routine from @aubreeteaches — a powerful whole-group math structure for building number sense.

A reel from @the_active_educator showing practical ways to bring movement into math lessons — great for keeping young learners engaged and embodying math concepts.

A collection of opening and closing songs from Storytime Katie — perfect for bookending your school day.