Framework for Effective Practice
This framework uses a house to represent five integral elements of quality teaching and learning for children ages birth to 5 in all program options.
This framework uses a house to represent five integral elements of quality teaching and learning for children ages birth to 5 in all program options.
Messy play is a great way to experience natural elements with all the senses. Help children explore textures, sounds, and smells of materials. Make a mud puddle outside for children to splash in; use a sensory table to splash, scoop, and pour water; and more!
In this collection of resources, learn about the latest research and explore evidence-based practices that help education staff and their managers support children’s learning and development from birth to age 5.
Explore the amazing cognitive, social, and language learning benefits of exposure to music and rhythm during the infant and toddler years.
Family child care offers mixed-age groups where siblings can be cared for together. The provider’s schedule, location, culture, and language are often a match for family needs.
Head Start programs are expected to ensure that 10% of their actual enrollment are children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Find answers to common questions here.
Once children are born, music and singing have important impacts on their early development, supporting brain development and skills across all areas of multiple learning areas.
Learn more about the amazing benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the early years and how to support families who are deaf, hard of hearing, or use ASL.
Back-and-forth social interactions build babies' language skills and strengthen language regions in their brains.
Supporting children who are dual language learners who also have a disability or suspected delay requires intentional support. Learn to design learning experiences to support their development.