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Early Learning Outcomes Framework

Two preschool girls playing in the science area.The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework describes how children progress across key areas of learning and development. This information helps adults better understand how they can provide experiences that support important early learning outcomes for all children. 

Resources in this collection support children's development across five central ELOF domains: Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.

Math Learning Trajectories: Sorting

Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their sorting skills.

Math Learning Trajectories

Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their math development.

Early Child Development

Child development is a complex set of processes including physical, social, psychological, and cognitive growth in perceptual, motor, and physical development, approaches to learning, social and emotional development, cognition, and language and literacy.

Infant/Toddler ELOF Series

In these episodes, find effective teaching practices for infants and toddlers. Learn how these practices can support infant and toddler development and learning related to the ELOF domains.

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