Explore information about developmental screening, selecting screening tools, process, timing, and more.

Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their math development.

Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their sorting skills.

Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their spatial awareness.

Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their early number development.

This series of briefs provides an accessible and usable overview of research on topics related to early learning and child development. They also include resources for families.

Young children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and those who speak English all require high-quality experiences in: Alphabet Knowledge and Early Writing; Background Knowledge; Book Knowledge and Print Concepts; Oral Language and Vocabulary; and Phonological Awareness.

Explore resources related to developing young children's oral language and vocabulary, including support strategies for parents and families. See how these skills develop through the eyes of a kindergartener.

Find ways to support children’s book knowledge and print concepts. Learn how families can help children build these skills. See how background knowledge develops through the eyes of a kindergartener.

Learn ways to develop young children’s phonological awareness and how families can help their children build this key skill. Find out how kindergartner, Joan, developed phonological awareness from birth.