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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.

Let’s Make It! Turtles

Here is a quick clip to learn to make a Tucker the Turtle outfit of your own out of a grocery bag! 

Books to Support Positive Behavior

In this video segment, hosts Dawn and Kristin visit a public library. They discuss the support educators can get from their local library with librarian Blythe, as well as some books that specifically support positive behavior.

Observation Debrief

In this video, the hosts and Gail discuss each observation video. After the observation debrief, Gail addresses the bottom section of the ABC form, used to discuss how to prevent, teach new skills, and respond.

Outdoor Observation

This video shows a situation in an outdoor playground and can be used to practice an observation. 

Prevention Strategies

This video segment includes Jordan Taitingfong, early childhood behavior specialist, discussing prevention strategies focusing on the physical environment. 

From the Field: Social Problems and Biases

View this “From the Field” segment featuring Dr. Maggie Beneke and Jordan Taitingfong. They discuss social problems and biases in the early childhood classroom, including their own experiences.

Social Stories

In this Circle Time video clip, take a field trip to see an educator using social stories in their circle time. 

The Three Rs

In this featured guest segment, Jordan Taitingfong talks about challenging behavior and the three Rs: reflect, review, and resiliency. 

The Behavior Equation

In this segment, Dr. Gail Joseph talks about the behavior equation and its importance to working through challenging behavior. 

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