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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.

Approaches to Learning

Approaches to Learning focuses on how children learn. It refers to the skills and behaviors that children use to engage in learning.

Cognition

Cognitive development includes reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and thinking skills that help young children understand and organize their world. For preschoolers, this evolves into complex mathematical thinking and scientific reasoning.

Language

Communication is fundamental to the human experience, and language and literacy are essential to children's learning.

Perceptual Infant

Domain: Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development

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