Think Five and Problem-Solving Strategies
In this Featured Guest segment, Dr. Angel Fettig talks about problem-solving and the Think Five technique.
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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.
Try It Out
In this video, we check out some materials you could use to continue to support relationship building.
Understanding Emotional Literacy
In this clip, featured guest Dr. Gail Joseph talks about emotional literacy and building more complex understanding and vocabulary.
Visit to the Library
In this final visit to the library, Blythe talks about some books to support children and educators through challenging behavior, to calm, to use strengths, and to build resilience.
What Is Positive Behavior Support?
In this video clip, featured guest Dr. Kathleen Artman Meeker digs deeper into the concepts around positive behavior support.
Why Is Social-Emotional Development So Important?
In this video, featured guest Dr. Sarah Lytle from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (I-LABS) discusses why social and emotional development is so important.
Collecting and Using Data
All Head Start programs collect data on a variety of topics to track quality and efficacy. Find out how program goals determine what tools are used in tracking the progress of each goal.
Supporting Early Brain Development: Building the Brain
Children need extra support in their earliest days to grow a healthy brain. Caring relationships, child-centered interactions, and responsive care are keys to nurturing healthy brain development.
Brain Building: Supporting Children's Early Brain Development
The experiences we have as children shape our brains and set the stage for a lifetime of learning. In this podcast, learn the basics of brain development and how to support children's healthy brain development.
Strategies to Promote Cognitive Self-regulation
Explore research, home visiting strategies, and resources that support home visitors as they partner with families to promote cognitive self-regulation in young children.
