Preschool Approaches to Learning
These four Teacher Time episodes focus on supporting the four sub-domains of the ELOF Approaches to Learning domain with preschoolers and their families.
Teachers and Caregivers
Infant/Toddler Approaches to Learning
These four Teacher Time episodes focus on supporting the four sub-domains of the ELOF Approaches to Learning domain with infants, toddlers, and their families.
Creating Playful Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers
Play is more than fun; it supports infant and toddler learning across domains. Discover strategies for effectively managing and scaffolding play and creating play-friendly activities and environments.
Brush Up on Oral Health
These Brush Up on Oral Health tip sheets provide information on current practices and practical strategies to promote good oral health for pregnant women, children, and their families – both in the classroom and at home.
Using Culturally Responsive Practices to Promote Oral Health
Explore culturally responsive practices and how staff can help parents promote their children’s oral health.
Improving Oral Health Literacy
Explore oral health literacy, why it is important, and what Head Start staff can do to improve it.
Identifying Oral Health Signs of Child Maltreatment
Learn to recognize oral health signs of physical and sexual abuse and explore resources to help Head Start staff work with families to prevent child maltreatment.
Using Pacifiers Safely
Find out how some oral habits may be harmful to children’s teeth and mouths. Explore tips staff can share with parents about using a pacifier safely and weaning their child from a pacifier.
Health Literacy, Language, and Culture
Learn how to support pregnant women and parents in obtaining, processing, and understanding information to make appropriate oral health decisions, taking into account families’ language and culture.
Understanding the Role of Dental Hygienist Liaisons
Every state has a dental hygienist liaison (DHL) to promote good oral health among Head Start participants. Learn about the role of DHLs and how they can help staff promote oral health and prevent oral disease.