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Use this vignette to reflect on and meet the standards around child screening and assessment for individualization.

Find out how teachers can promote children’s learning outcomes during routine indoor and outdoor activities.

Children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of cold weather. These tips help Head Start parents and staff  keep children safe, healthy, and warm in the winter.

This guide promotes teaching math concepts through children's play and everyday experiences by bringing out the math in what they are doing. It promotes development in areas including numbers and operations, geometry and spatial sense, patterns, and measurement.

Discovering Feelings

Giving children water to drink throughout the day is one of the best ways to keep their teeth healthy. Learn about fun ways to encourage children to drink water.

It’s important for women to get oral health care during pregnancy. Getting oral health care, including cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and pain medication, is safe during pregnancy.

Baby (primary) teeth are a child’s first set of teeth and by age 2½ to 3 years old, all 20 baby teeth will have come into the mouth. Taking care of a child’s baby teeth is important for their overall health and development.

Safety, health, and financial stability are key to family well-being. Explore ways program staff can  promote and support family well-being.

Making a transition to a new care and learning setting can have an impact on families. Explore ways to support and help families feel secure as they get ready to make the move to a new setting.