Healthy Transitions to Kindergarten
Explore this tip sheet to find questions to engage families about kindergarten readiness. Learn about suggested actions health services staff may take to help children transition to kindergarten.
School Readiness
School readiness is foundational across early childhood systems and programs. It means children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development are all essential ingredients of school readiness. Managers, teaching staff, caregivers, family advocates, and families can learn more about creating enriching and supportive learning environments for young children ages birth to 5.
Supporting the A in STEAM with Infants and Toddlers
From an early age, the arts can help children communicate and connect. Discover how arts experiences support young children's development across the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains.
The Foundations for School Readiness: Fostering Developmental Competence in the Earliest Years
Use this resource to support staff as they help infants and toddlers develop the characteristics and skills they will need for later success in school and life.
Ross Thompson: Children’s Approaches to Learning
Listen to Ross Thompson as he looks into the Head Start ELOF and Approaches to Learning.
Doug Clements: Math is Fundamental for Development
Doug Clements discusses the ELOF and mathematical thinking.
Mary Louise Hemmeter: Social and Emotional Development – Research to Practice
Listen to Mary Louise Hemmeter as she discusses the ELOF and social and emotional development.
Andy Meltzoff: Cognitive Development
Listen as Andy Meltzoff discusses the ELOF. Learn ways to provide effective learning experiences that support cognition.
Math: Number Recognition and Subitizing
Learn more about number recognition and subitizing. Discover why this important math competency is the foundation of math learning. Find ways to support number recognition and subitizing for children birth to 5.
Research on the Go: “S” in STEAM
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) is for everyone! Find out how to help programs recognize and facilitate opportunities for science learning with young children.
Research on the Go: “T” in STEAM
Technology is more than smartphones and computers; it's about designing and using tools. Discover how to help programs understand and support technology learning and exploration with young children.