Credible Media for Young Children
Examples of digital tools for parents and older toddlers and preschoolers to use for distance learning.
Using the Family Partnership Process to Support Virtual Learning in the Home
This resource uses a scenario to highlight how programs can use the Family Partnership Process to develop a plan for virtual learning.
Collaboration Meeting Planning Materials
Explore this collection of resources that support collaboration between the Office of Head Start (OHS) and public schools to improve the transition to kindergarten.
Collaboration Demonstration Project: Successful Strategies from the Field
Check out this summary of successful transitions to kindergarten activities that were planned and implemented by the teams in the Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project (CDP).
The Kissing Hand
The first day of kindergarten is a big transition for children. Listen to Dr. B read aloud The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, and learn how you can support the children in your life as they take this big step.
First Day Jitters
Children aren’t the only ones nervous on the first day of kindergarten. Listen to Dr. Amanda Bryans read aloud First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg to help ease everyone’s transition to kindergarten.
Positive Behavior Support
Learn about Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and its relationship to social and emotional development. Find strategies to help children understand emotions, solve problems, develop friendship skills, and more.
Child Development: Brain Building
Explore this module to learn about children's brain building and development. It includes the following topics: Brain Building Basics, the Brain and Learning, and Stress and the Brain.
Infant and Toddler Behaviors That Can Challenge Adults
Find out why young children exhibit behaviors that may challenge us. Learn about strategies to try when you are feeling challenged by a child’s behavior.
Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Learning
Learn about ongoing child assessment and its components. Explore the ongoing assessment cycle, observation and documentation, engaging families, and additional assessment considerations.