I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL): Trainers
In this video, find out about IMIL. It is a training experience Head Start staff can use to incorporate physical activity and movement into their programs.
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Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Active Play, Every Day at Home
Share this video on active play ideas for toddlers with parents on a home visit or during a socialization. Use this resource to help parents consider goals around physical activity.
The Importance of Vaccines and Flu in Particular
Vaccines, especially the flu vaccine, are important protective measures. Head Start programs can make a big impact by encouraging staff, parents, and children to get these important vaccines to stay healthy.
Managing Infectious Diseases: Infection Control
Learn how to address infection control in early childhood education settings. This video answers common questions about cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.
Managing Infectious Diseases: Blood-borne Pathogens
This video provides information about how to reduce the risk of infectious diseases through protection against blood-borne pathogens.
Child Development
This video covers the importance of monitoring child development as well as guidelines for prevention of suspension and expulsion.
Managing Infectious Diseases: Immunizations
Infectious diseases can pose great risks in early education settings. This video addresses immunizations as an approach to managing infectious diseases in early education settings.
Recommendations for Performing Hearing Screening Safely During COVID-19
This tip sheet provides guidance to help minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission when performing hearing screening in Head Start programs.
#SleeveUp4HeadStart Staff Social Media Toolkit
Explore ways to use social media to encourage grantees to #SleeveUp4HeadStart and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vision Screening and Eye Health for Toddlers in Head Start Programs
Vision screening throughout early childhood is important to identify and ensure treatment of vision disorders. This resource provides important information about vision screening and eye health for toddlers.
