Early Head Start (EHS) staff engage pregnant mothers and expectant families as they prepare for their new baby. Connecting families to comprehensive prenatal care, such as nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports, is all part of the process. This includes engaging fathers from the beginning. Understanding what to expect during pregnancy and after the birth can help young families feel better prepared to face parenthood.
Explore overviews of descriptive statistics of past and current grantee-level Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) data.
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.
Explore this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2018 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
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.