Adult–child interaction refers to the dynamic exchanges and relationships between educators and young learners that foster meaningful learning, social and emotional development, and school readiness. The resources in this collection focus on building and strengthening adult–child interaction. Strategies include creating positive discipline, encouraging curiosity, self-regulation, and using questions to support learning.
This series of briefs provides an accessible and usable overview of research on topics related to early learning and child development. They also include resources for families.
Head Start Teachers are super heroes! This video showcases everyday super powers Head Start teachers use in their learning environments, like sight, speed, and strength.
Creating a positive environment ensures every child in a program feels safe, valued, and loved. Discover ways you can be a superhero for your children and families by focusing on environment.
Use the resources on this page to strengthen preschool teaching practices.
Use the resources on this page to strengthen infant and toddler teaching practices
These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.
Learn about features of the physical and social classroom environment that maximize young children's engagement and learning.
Learn about the importance of building relationships with infants, toddlers, and their families in Head Start programs.
“Scaffolding” means to provide children with just the right level of support to help them successfully complete a task. This webinar shares three main scaffolding strategies.
Use the scientific method’s five steps to help expand children’s understanding of their environment.