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Social and Emotional Development is one of the five central domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). It focuses on children's ability to create and sustain meaningful relationships with adults and other children. These resources explore the ways children learn to express, recognize, and manage their own emotions, as well as respond appropriately to others' emotions.
Other ELOF domains include Approaches to Learning; Language and Literacy; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.
How can you support healthy social and emotional development? Listen to Dr. Hemmeter explain why these skills are important and why they should be a priority within your program.
This series focuses on a variety of topics technical assistance providers can use during social distancing and challenging times.
Tucker the Turtle is here to help children and families learn simple steps and strategies to work through big feelings like anger. This fun resource will have the whole family thinking like a turtle!
Learn the science behind early social and emotional development in infants and toddlers. Explore research on how social and emotional development supports learning across the ELOF domains.
In this podcast, learn about the different kinds of transitions and the ways that responsive caregivers can help infants and toddlers learn to successfully navigate change.
Explore resources about social and emotional development and learning that can lead to positive outcomes for children and families.
Conexiones webinars support the growth and development of children and their families. It is intended for teachers, family service providers, and other early childhood professionals who are Spanish speakers.
Learn what research has uncovered about the remarkable ways 13- to 24-month-olds think and feel. Discover strategies adults can use to deepen relationships and learning during year two of development.
In this podcast, explore the world through a baby's eyes. Learn about the amazing growth and development that happens in a child's first year of life.
An incredible amount of development happens in a child's second year of life. In this podcast, learn how they think and feel as they explore the world around them and build relationships.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
