My Body, My Senses
Use this guide to promote children's curiosity and interest in learning about the human body's five senses: sound, sight, touch, smell, and taste.
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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.
Physical Science
Use this guide to engage children and encourage their curiosity as they explore the many aspects of the physical world in which they live.
Plant Life
Teachers may use this guide to respond to children’s interests as they find out more about different plants and where they grow.
Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
The Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development domain includes Effective Practices for each sub-domain. In these guides, learn how teaching practices support children’s development in all early learning settings.
Perception
Explore the Perception Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide. It includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. There are also practices for home visitors.
Gross Motor
Learn more about the Gross Motor Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide. It includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Also, find practices for home visitors.
Fine Motor
Review the Fine Motor Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide. It includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. There are also practices for home visitors.
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Take a closer look at the Health, Safety, and Nutrition Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide to discover four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Also, find practices for home visitors.
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