South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative

Did you know Jordyn Zimmerman, the keynote speaker for our ECI day of United For Every Child on September 24, was part of the inaugural Forbes Accessibility 100 List in 2025? Her keynote “Belonging Begins with Belief: Rethinking What’s Possible in Inclusive Learning” will focus on her personal experiences and the power of presuming competence and investing in evidence-based supports.

Click the link below for registration and keynote info!
https://www.unitedforeverychild.org

For this week’s Teaching Practice, we’re returning to Environments!

Providing directions telling children what to do rather than what not to do promotes positive behavior through guidance and reduces confusion.

This week’s transition tidbit: motivate with positive reinforcement. Celebrate the wins—even the small ones!

• Use positive descriptive feedback (“I love how Isaiah cleaned up!”).
• Set class goals for transitions and reward success.
• Use reinforcers like punch cards, parties, or prize tickets.

Kids notice when we notice them doing well!

For this week’s Transition Tip, be ready and rehearse! Transitions go better when everyone knows the plan!

• Be organized with materials ready for the next activity.
• Teach, model, and practice all transition routines (e.g. lining up, cleaning up).
• Practice how to transition for out-of-classroom moments too!

Preparation = smoother days for kids and grown-ups.

This week’s Teaching Practice is Emotional and Social Development!

Using everyday moments to teach about feelings helps children understand their own emotions and the emotions of others.

Click the link below to view the resource!
https://www.challengingbehavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TG_Labeling_Emotions.pdf

Reminder that registration is open for our annual multi-day event, United for Every Child: Inclusion and the Pyramid Model in Action! You can register for 1 day to attend Early Childhood Inclusion or The Champion’s Path: Advancing the Pyramid Model, or you can attend both.

Click below to register! https://secure.touchnet.net:443/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=7908

This week’s transition tidbit: Use cues and reminders to ease the shift. Help kids transition smoothly with signals and countdowns!

* Use cues like clapping patterns, songs, or “1-2-3 eyes on me.”
* Use individualized supports to help certain kids understand expectations.
* Give 3–5 minute reminders before transitions.

Kids thrive with a heads-up and a routine rhythm.

Planning for summer camp?

Mallory, our School Age Inclusion Specialist, can partner with your team as you prepare to welcome campers.

She can provide training, resources, and strategies that support inclusion, positive behavior, and a smooth camp day!

Click the link below to contact us!
https://www.scinclusion.org/about/contact-us/

This week’s Teaching Practice is Engagement and Learning!

Some children need extra supports to stay engaged. Providing visual checklists, adapted materials, or alternative seating can make routines and activities accessible to every child.