Self-Determination in Preschool

Special education teacher talks about how self-determination begins at the preschool level with giving children choices to help them engage (with captions).
Screen grab from the Self-determination in Preschool video showing a young female student smiling at the camera while her teacher, sitting close by, shares some goldfish crackers with her.

Self-Determination in Preschool

Special education teacher talks about how self-determination begins at the preschool level with giving children choices to help them engage (with captions).

Tool Details

  • Grade Level

    Elementary School, Preschool/Early Childhood

  • Audience

    Educators

  • Topic

    Choice Making, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation

  • Original Publish Date

    January 30, 2012

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