The Different Paths Activity Menu: Preschool Differentiation Toolkit

This 11-page toolkit helps preschool teachers plan a play-based activity around one shared learning objective while offering children meaningful ways to participate and show what they know. Use the fill-in planning menu to record the goal, learning area, materials, and how each option supports the objective; a shapes example shows how one goal can invite different kinds of exploration. Children can choose, combine, or revisit routes, making this a practical planning resource for adapting activities without changing the learning goal. Reach for it when preparing an inclusive small-group or classroom activity and looking for flexible ways for children to engage.