Exploring Science with Preschoolers
Explore how preschoolers use the scientific method to figure out how the world works. Learn about strategies and teaching practices that help all children explore science concepts.
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School Readiness
School readiness is foundational across early childhood systems and programs. It means children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development are all essential ingredients of school readiness. Managers, teaching staff, caregivers, family advocates, and families can learn more about creating enriching and supportive learning environments for young children ages birth to 5.
Preschool STEAM Series
Discover strategies to support STEAM learning for preschoolers. In each episode, there's an overview of the STEM component and tips for using art to help children explore concepts and skills.
Little Scientists: Exploring STEAM, Birth to 5
Explore these infant/toddler and preschool Teacher Time episodes to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) concepts and skills. Discover the ways art supports the other components.
Infant/Toddler STEAM Series
Explore ways to support STEAM learning for infants and toddlers. In each episode, find an overview of the STEM component and tips for using art to help children explore concepts and skills.
Exploring Technology with Infants and Toddlers
Review the technology component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Find out how to use simple tools to help infants and toddlers learn about cause and effect.
Exploring Science with Infants and Toddlers
In this Teacher Time episode, explore how infants and toddlers use the scientific method to figure out how the world works. Discover strategies and teaching practices that help all children explore science concepts.
Developmental Progressions
The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) helps education staff understand the typical progression of development. Find out which ELOF domains connect to children's behaviors.
Exploring Engineering with Preschoolers
In this Teacher Time episode, explore the engineering component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Learn how to support preschoolers in learning why and how things work.
Exploring Technology with Preschoolers
Discover the technology component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Learn how to use simple tools to support preschoolers' growing understanding of cause and effect.
Supporting Math Skills in Infants and Toddlers
Math is everywhere — from your home to the grocery store to the outdoors. Learn how to support children’s math learning during the activities and routines they already do every day.
