Focus on Background Knowledge
Learn ways to build background knowledge in young children—what they know and believe about themselves and the world around them. Explore key research and find out how children ages birth to 5 develop these skills.
Learn ways to build background knowledge in young children—what they know and believe about themselves and the world around them. Explore key research and find out how children ages birth to 5 develop these skills.
Selecting a type of feeding chair depends on the program option and children's ages and stages. This tip sheet guides decisions about which feeding chairs to use and how to use them appropriately.
Learning environments are everywhere. They include the home, outdoors, classrooms, and more. Discover ways to use the environment to support all children's school readiness.
Learn about the key competencies effective instructional leaders need in their work. Find out how leaders can support education staff through job-embedded professional learning and data-driven decision-making.
This resource provides guiding questions for exploring how a curriculum fosters children's thinking skills and a deeper understanding of concepts.
Find resources to help education staff implement effective teaching practices, including interactions that facilitate concept development.
Learn more about continuity of care. Find out how it can support young children’s development. Explore why using it in your program can help build better relationships between children, families, and their teachers.
Learn ways to support early childhood staff from diverse backgrounds. Hear about resources that can help programs better serve children and families from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Listen as Andy Meltzoff discusses the ELOF. Learn ways to provide effective learning experiences that support cognition.
Listen to Mary Louise Hemmeter as she discusses the ELOF and social and emotional development.