In this Preschool Approaches to Learning episode, explore how creativity helps children develop analytical thinking, communication, and social skills with peers and adults — skills essential for school readiness.

Explore creativity in this home visiting webinar. Learn how home visitors partner with parents to nurture creative minds, support the development of critical thinking, and foster problem-solving.

Learn what research has uncovered about the remarkable ways 13- to 24-month-olds think and feel. Discover strategies adults can use to deepen relationships and learning during year two of development.

Learn how Head Start programs from Regions II, V, and IX have supported their Asian American and Pacific Islander communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discuss how outdoor environments create ideal conditions for children’s social and emotional development. Hear how adults can use outdoor environments to help build social and emotional skills in children ages 3 to 5.

Explore how teachers and family child care providers can prepare learning environments and experiences for infants and toddlers that help them develop initiative and curiosity.

Watch this webinar to hear updated guidance from Office of Head Start leadership about the coming program year.

In this Coaching Corner webinar, identify ways to help staff encourage children’s initiative and curiosity. Discuss ways to boost coachee and coach initiative and curiosity through reflection and feedback.

Explore the role of the early learning leader in providing education staff with resources and guidance to meaningfully follow the interests of children and encourage their natural inclination to ask questions, experiment, and explore.

Discover strategies to support initiative and independence in preschool-aged children by building on their eagerness to ask questions, play, and learn.