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Engaging young learners with special needs [Video file]. (2014). Retrieved April 7, 2020 from https://digital-films-com.proxy1.ncu.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=167489 (1:38:34)
Daily and long-term planning in ECE involve planning for diverse learners, including young learners with special needs. This video outlines proactive and ongoing strategies for meeting all students’ needs in today’s diverse ECE centers.

Knauf, H. (2019). Physical environments of early childhood education centres: Facilitating and inhibiting factors supporting children’s participation. International Journal of Early Childhood, 51(3), 355–372.
This resource includes both text and photos to explore, regarding important issues in setting up an ECE classroom or facility. Be sure to note issues relating to diversity, safety, learning, and play.

Recommendations for Early Childhood Educators. (n.d.). https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/equity/recommendations-ECE
The NAEYC has published many helpful position statements on various topics, in order to guide current best practices in ECE. The Recommendations for Early Childhood Educators center around how to best serve today’s diverse young learners, especially with regard to equity.

Hatcher, B. (2016). Transitions and routines. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 1393-1394).
Young children thrive on developmentally appropriate, mindful, and proactively planned transitions and routines. This is true not only in the home but also in the ECE facility/classroom. Read pages 1393-1394 for this week.

Welcome children and families to your classroom. (2009). Teaching Young Children, 2(5). https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/jun2009/welcome-children-and-families
The NAEYC provides guidance on how to welcome young children and families to your classroom/center. This is an important first step in considering daily and long-term planning for all aspects of ECE.