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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.

Early Intervention Services

In this round table type discussion, we hear from Sarah Foster and her colleagues about some of the typical steps for accessing early interventions services. 

Emotional Regulation

In this video, we continue the emotional literacy conversation as Dr. Gail Joseph shares the next step — helping children with emotional regulation. 

Filling the Relationship Piggy Bank

This video shows featured guest Dr. Gail Joseph discussing some more ways to strengthen relationships and fill the relationship piggy bank.

The Four Step Problem-Solving Technique

Hear featured guest Dr. Angel Fettig from the University of Washington discuss problem-solving in the early childhood classroom. Then, join Heather for some Circle Time Magic using problem-solving.

Free Play Observation

This video shows a situation that occurred while children were in free play and can be used to practice an observation. 

Friendship Books

This segment includes librarian Blythe showing some friendship books from the local library. 

From the Field: Visuals

In this segment of From the Field, we get to see inside the program of educator Debra Walter as she discusses and shows the use of visuals to support behavior. 

It’s All About You: Resiliency and Wellness

In this video, we watch a segment called “It’s All About You.” It is about how educators can focus on their own well-being and self-care in order to be the best educator possible.

It’s All About You: Telescope

In this “It’s All About You” segment, Gail brings telescopes to talk about how to get unstuck from negative feelings. 

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