Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum rich in content and wide-ranging and diverse experiences and activities to promote the learning and development of African American boys.

Children learn through play every single day. Watch these videos to find out what — and how — children learn as they play.

Children learn by doing. Use these resources to find out how children’s learning experiences build on their natural interests and curiosity about the world and lead to learning and development.

Find resources about how to select and implement a research-based curriculum. Learn  ways teachers, family child care providers, and home visitors can put research-based curriculum and teaching practices to work.

Review key features of early childhood curricula, including scope, sequence, and implementation. Find tips and checklists to ensure alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.

Not only is music enjoyable for infants and toddlers, but it can also provide a connection to home, opportunities to learn, and a way to connect with caring adults. Explore this useful information for teachers, home visitors, and parents about how music supports development across domains.

Play benefits every aspect of child development as infants and toddlers explore their world and their bodies, while also learning about and mastering relationships and social skills.