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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) is for everyone! Find out how to help programs recognize and facilitate opportunities for science learning with young children.
Technology is more than smartphones and computers; it's about designing and using tools. Discover how to help programs understand and support technology learning and exploration with young children.
Blocks are a great way for young children to build engineering skills, but they aren't the only way. Learn more about creating environments that support engineering skills and encourage curiosity.