Approaches to Learning During the First Year of Life
Infants are born ready to learn. Learn strategies to support babies’ sensory experience of the world around them during their first year of life.
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.
Approaches to Learning During the Third Year of Life
As children play, their brain builds connections that support many skills, including the skill of self-regulation. Learn how you can be the child’s most important teacher and “guide on the side” as they play.
Approaches to Learning During the Second Year of Life
Toddlers learn by following their curiosity. Learn how to support them as they gain new skills and concepts by exploring and experimenting. Discover ways you can guide their learning as they engage with the world.
How Toddlers Think and Feel: What the Research Tells Us, Part 3
Learn what research has uncovered about the remarkable ways 25- to 36-month-olds think and feel. Discover how adults can use this research to deepen relationships and help 2-year-olds learn, develop, and thrive.
Child Development in the Third Year of Life: How Toddlers Think and Feel
In this podcast, explore the world through a child’s eyes. Learn about the amazing growth and development that happens in a child's third year of life.
Child Development in the Second Year of Life: How Toddlers Think and Feel
An incredible amount of development happens in a child's second year of life. In this podcast, learn how they think and feel as they explore the world around them and build relationships.
Supporting the School Readiness and Success of Young African American Boys
Learn and implement practices that support belonging, school readiness, and educational success for African American boys in Head Start programs.
Strategies for Culturally Responsive Strength-based Practices
Head Start staff can reflect on and apply these six culturally responsive, strength-based approaches to create equitable learning environments for African American boys.
Reflections on a Culturally Responsive Strength-based Approach
Use this resource to learn how to use a culturally responsive, strength-based approach at the individual and program levels to support young African American boys.
Child Development in the First Year of Life: How Infants Think and Feel
In this podcast, explore the world through a baby's eyes. Learn about the amazing growth and development that happens in a child's first year of life.