Children with disabilities have been shown to have low rates of engagement during group activities and higher rates during routines (i.e., meal time) and free play (Kemp, Kishida, Carter, & Sweller, 2013). When planning instruction, it is important to find balance between teacher-directed and child- directed activities. Research Engagement is a necessary prerequisite for… Read More Math in Preschool: Powered by Play
Tactics For Your Toolkit: Embedded Instruction
Rather than providing instruction in an isolated and discrete manner, embedded instruction maximizes children’s motivation by following their interests, and promotes generalization and maintenance by providing instruction within and across activities, routines, and transitions. Research Embedding instruction on individual goals into typically occurring activities and routines is a recommended and evidence-based approach to providing… Read More Tactics For Your Toolkit: Embedded Instruction
