Hello, Region 5 Early Childhood Professionals!
Happy Friday! Here are your August Friday 5 resources from your Early Childhood Coordinator at JMU TTAC! 
Meg Druga, drugamk@jmu.edu
Melanie Bailey, baile3mm@jmu.edu

Are you ready to start building strong relationships with your students? Try some of these starters on Providing Feedback and Encouragement! 



Would you like to add more STEM books to your classroom library and read alouds? Check out this STEM Storybook Reading for Early childhood module! Make sure you scroll down the page for adaptions and modification ideas!

Would you like to know more about your attitudes and beliefs on inclusion? Look at this article from ecta, Where Do My Beliefs and Attitudes Come From?

Do you need some assistance modifying your curriculum to meet the needs of all learners? Check out these 8 Types of Curriculum Modifications for Inclusive Classrooms.
Are you prepared to teach all your classroom routines? Try this scripted story, What Do We Do In Circle, for some assistance!
Meet our new Early Childhood Coordinator!
Melanie Bailey is excited to join the VDOE’s Region 5 TTAC team as an Early Childhood Coordinator. Melanie has a B.S. with a concentration in organizational development and a M.A.T. in General Education (PK-6) and Special Education (K-12) with a graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders. She is currently working towards her M.Ed. in educational leadership. Melanie possesses a unique blend of extensive experience, knowledge, and skills in business management and education. She has a vast range of experiences, from managing and operating her family’s business to utilizing best practices to support challenging students as a special education teacher and behavior specialist. Melanie has a true passion for education and helping every child learn and succeed by establishing strong, trustful relationships with all stakeholders. Melanie has effectively taught in general and special education classrooms, working closely with a diverse group of students, teachers, administrators, and families. Melanie enjoys being outdoors, reading, and spending time with her family.
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