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′All children will benefit from these activities; all they need is a good teacher′s imagination!′ùLois Wachtel, CEO and PresidentCreative Beginning Steps Early Childhood Workshops′A fun and interesting read that is filled with helpful ideas to implement in the PreK classroom!′ùJill J. Simmons-Stemple, Preschool TeacherUpshur County Schools/Head Start, Buckhannon, WVDiscover the key to better management of children′s challenging behaviors!This user-friendly resource provides early childhood educators with a comprehensive overview of the most common kinds of behavioral disorders and learning disabilities in children ages 2 to 5, with guidelines for meeting studentsÆ needs within an inclusive environment.This ready-to-go guide is packed with hundreds of easy-to-implement strategies, tips, and techniques for managing behavioral disordersùfrom ADHD to Tourette′s syndrome. Each chapter covers one or more disorders and includes a wealth of checklists to help teachers succeed with and understand hard-to-handle children. The author illustrates ways to help young children learn how to:Develop the ability to regulate their own behavior Solve problemsReplace negative behaviors with positive onesHandle their emotions appropriately Succeed in the classroom and in everyday lifeHow to Handle Hard-to-Handle Preschoolers empowers teachers with the tools necessary for transforming a negative, disruptive classroom into a positive environment for learning.