Framework for Effective Practice
This framework uses a house to represent five integral elements of quality teaching and learning for children ages birth to 5 in all program options.
Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
The Science of Child Development
In this collection of resources, learn about the latest research and explore evidence-based practices that help education staff and their managers support children’s learning and development from birth to age 5.
Approaches to Learning, Birth to 5
This season of Teacher Time focuses on the four sub-domains of the ELOF Approaches to Learning domain. Each episode highlights teaching and learning experiences that support children’s approaches to learning in ways that are culturally and linguistically responsive and promote children’s sense of identity.
Supporting Children’s Development and Learning with the ELOF, Birth to 5
In this Teacher Time season, learn about effective teaching practices to support children's development and learning in the ELOF domains. Each webisode focuses on one domain and selected sub-domains.
Ross Thompson: Children’s Approaches to Learning
Listen to Ross Thompson as he looks into the Head Start ELOF and Approaches to Learning.
Doug Clements: Math is Fundamental for Development
Doug Clements discusses the ELOF and mathematical thinking.
Mary Louise Hemmeter: Social and Emotional Development – Research to Practice
Listen to Mary Louise Hemmeter as she discusses the ELOF and social and emotional development.
Andy Meltzoff: Cognitive Development
Listen as Andy Meltzoff discusses the ELOF. Learn ways to provide effective learning experiences that support cognition.
Math Learning Trajectories
Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their math development.
Math Learning Trajectories: Sorting
Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their sorting skills.