Mixed-Age Grouping Tips

This tip sheet explains the benefits and challenges of mixed-age grouping in early childhood settings and shares practical ideas for planning curriculum, creating positive social environments, and setting up spaces that work for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. It also highlights open-ended experiences, observation, and individualized planning to support children across ages and stages. #MixedAgeGrouping #FamilyChildCare #MultiAgeClassroom #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CurriculumPlanning #InclusiveChildCare #ChildDevelopment #ClassroomSetup #TeacherTips #ChildCareEd