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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.

Print and Alphabet Knowledge: Video 1

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:28

Print and Alphabet Knowledge: Video 1

Comprehension and Text Structure: Video 1

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:29

Comprehension and Text Structure: Video 1

Writing: Preschooler: Video 2

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:31

Writing: Preschooler: Video 2

Writing: Preschooler: Video 1

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:32

Writing: Preschooler: Video 1

Finding the Math

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 15:22

Learn more about how to plan math activities in the classroom. Also, share these activities with parents to use at home with their children.

Using the ELOF to Inform Assessment

Tue, 03/13/2018 - 14:58

Support your program in reviewing how well an assessment instrument assesses children’s skills, behaviors, and knowledge in the ELOF domains.

Marvelous Explorations Through Science and Stories (MESS)

Thu, 06/28/2018 - 10:42

Discover ideas for learning science involving families in children's activities at home and other settings.

Animals: Fur, Fins, Feathers, and More

Thu, 06/28/2018 - 11:06

Learn how to expand children's learning around mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, using their interests and curiosity.

Investigating Water

Thu, 06/28/2018 - 11:48

Engage children in learning about the nature of water using this comprehensive resource, which includes teacher background information, specific vocabulary, and a list books for the classroom.