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Domain: Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development

Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development is foundational to children's learning in all areas because it permits children to fully explore and function in their environment.

Domain: Scientific Reasoning

Goal IT-SE 1. Child develops expectations of consistent, positive interactions through secure relationships with familiar adults.

Domain: Social and Emotional Development

Positive social and emotional development in the early years provides a critical foundation for lifelong development and learning.

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.

Making It Work is a resource that can help American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) early education staff meet school readiness goals. Learn how to use it while teaching traditional cultural skills, values, beliefs, and lifeways.

School readiness and school success for children who are dual language learners are tied directly to mastery of their home language. This series of handouts is designed to provide staff and families with basic information on topics related to children learning two or more languages. They emphasize the benefits of being bilingual, the importance of maintaining home language, and the value of becoming fully bilingual. These easy-to-read resources highlight important information that every adult living or working with young dual language learners should know.

Learn about the Well Visit Planner, a free online tool that Head Start programs can use to help prepare families for well-child visits.