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Bang! Squish! Leap! Supporting the A in STEAM with Infants and Toddlers

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 16:17

Learn how to integrate the arts into activities that support children's school readiness across the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains.

Supporting the A in STEAM with Infants and Toddlers

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 10:48

From an early age, the arts can help children communicate and connect. Discover how arts experiences support young children's development across the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains.

Singing and Drumming

Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:02

Watch children from the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Early Head Start Program experience the S'Klallum culture by singing in the tribal language and drumming.

Make-Believe Play

Thu, 12/19/2019 - 02:39

This suite highlights the key components of make-believe play. It describes what play looks like for children ages birth to 5 and provides practical ways to support make-believe play for all children.

Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers

Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:20

Messy play is the open-ended exploration of materials and their properties. Learn ways to manage the mess as children learn foundational cognitive principles and exercise motor, language, and social skills.

The Benefits of Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers

Mon, 12/21/2020 - 10:47

Messy play is the active exploration of materials like water and paper. It offers rich learning experiences for infants and toddlers. Listen to this podcast for strategies to make this activity fun and manageable.