Early Childhood Resources
The TN Voices Early Childhood Program provides support for educators and caregivers. The program offers training, consultation services, and technical assistance. These services are available at no-cost for early childhood centers, preschools, and elementary schools supporting children birth to 8 years old across the state of Tennessee.
Early Childhood Resources
Scripted Stories
- Our Preschool Rules
- Our Preschool Rules – Spanish
- We Can Be Problem Solvers – Spanish
- I Can Be Safe and Healthy By Washing My Hands!
- Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Stop and Think – Spanish
- Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Stop and Think
- Book Nooks
Tip Sheets
Problem Solving
- Solution Kit - English
- Solution Kit
- Solution Kit English – Large Version
- Solution Kit - Spanish
- Problem Solving Steps – English
Feeling Faces
- English-Blank
- This is How I Feel Today Chart
- Feeling Wheel – English
- English – Large
- English-Spanish
- Feelings Sign-In Chart and Template
Emotion Regulation
- Relaxation Thermometer
Rules
- Teaching Rules at Home
- Following the Rules at Home! Scripted Story
- Our Rules at Home Visual Poster Sample
Scripted Stories
- Cleaning Up My Toys
- I Brush My Teeth
- Tucker Turtle at Home - English
- Tucker Turtle at Home – Spanish
- Tucker Turtle at Home – Somali
- We Can Be Problem Solvers at Home – Somali
- We Can Be Problem Solvers at Home – Spanish
- We Can Be Problem Solvers at Home – English
- Going to School – English
- Going to School – Spanish
Backpack Connection Series
Routines and Schedules – How to Help Your Child Have a Successful Bedtime
Addressing Behavior – How to Help Your Child Stop Biting
Routines and Schedules – How to Help Have a Successful Morning
Routines and Schedules – How to Plan Activities to Reduce Challenging Behavior
Addressing Behavior – How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns
Addressing Behavior – How to Help Your Child Understand and Label Emotions
Routines and Schedules – How to Help Your Child Transition Smoothly Between Places and Activities
Addressing Behavior – How to Help Your Child Learn to Share
Addressing Behavior – How to Help Your Child Learn to Trade
Addressing Behavior – How to Help Your Child Manage Time and Expectations
Addressing Behavior – How to Teach Your Child to Appropriately Get Your Attention
Addressing Behavior – How to Teach Your Child to Take Turns
Addressing Behavior – How to Help Your Child Stop Hitting and Pushing
Addressing Behavior – How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
Addressing Behavior – How to Use Social Stories to Teach Your Child New Skills and Expectations
Routines and Schedules – How to Use Visual Schedules to Help Your Child Understand Expectations
Emotions – How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand and Label Emotions
Emotions – How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Jealousy
Emotions – How to Use Positive Language to Improve Your Child’s Behavior
Emotions – How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Fear
Emotions – How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Frustration
Emotions – How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Anger
Emotions – How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Disappointment
Emotions – How to Help Your Child Recognize and Understand Sadness
Eight Practical Tips for Parents of Young Children with Challenging Behavior
Eight Practical Tips for Parents of Young Children with Challenging Behavior
Conversation Guides
Other
Visual Supports for Routines, Schedules, and Transitions
- English
- Spanish
Helping Children Transition Between Activities
Using a Calm Down Area at Home
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Additional Links
Programs
- Early Childhood
- Family Connection
- FSPs in the Juvenile Courts
- Intensive Longterm Support
- Behavioral Health Safety Net
- Juvenile Justice Reform
- Counseling Services
- Statewide Family Support Network
- Rural Family Network
- Survivor Connection
- System Of Care Across Tennessee
- Youth MOVE
- Youth Screen
- Pyramid Model
- Tennessee Move Initiative
- TN Healthy Transitions
- Retired Programs
- School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison