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At Prevent Child Abuse-NJ
Supporting Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, & Somerset Counties
Meeting Developmental Needs
Using Sensory Play to
Support Development
Using Sensory Play to Support Development Video
Children take in information as they explore their environment through their senses. Learn ways to provide activities that children's senses crave through this video and supplementary Padlet of resources.
 -Amanda Sloan
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"Pro-prio-WHAT?" Proprioceptive and Vestibular Supports to Reduce Some Challenging Behaviors
Pro-prio-WHAT? Proprioceptive and Vestibular Supports to Reduce Some Challenging Behaviors
 In this choose-your-own-adventure style piece, explore illustrated classrooms that support children's need to move when you have children who are bouncing off the walls or one another.
 -Puja Mathur
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Beyond the Standard, Ep. 2
Molding Minds with Music
Beyond the Standard Episode 2: Moldign Minds with Music
In this 17-minute podcast, Ms. Brenda, a music specialist, shares ways to use music in the classroom to support children across developmental domains and teach emotion regulation. 
 -David Coto and Maria Hagon
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How Children Use Play in the Classroom to Develop
Pre-Writing Skills
Click to See Article on How Children Use Play in the Classroom to Develop Pre-Writing Skills
If you've ever been approached by a parent who wants to know why their child isn't writing yet, this article is for you. Learn how to respond the next time a parent's expectations aren't exactly developmentally appropriate.
 -Chris Blount
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Picture This:
Captions that Set
DAP Expectations

Picture This: Captions that Set DAP Expectations
When you send photos through apps, you're opening a portal into a child's life at school. This infographic shares ways to upscale captions so parents truly get a picture of their child's abilities and growth and understand Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
 -Holly Elliott
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