Infant and Toddler Behaviors That Can Challenge Adults
Find out why young children exhibit behaviors that may challenge us. Learn about strategies to try when you are feeling challenged by a child’s behavior.
Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
Addressing Infant and Toddler Behaviors That Challenge Adults
Learn the developmental reasons why young children behave in ways that are challenging to adults. Discover strategies for addressing these behaviors and how to support infants and toddlers when they exhibit them.
Infant and Toddler Explorers: Building STEAM Skills from the Start
Explore research on the STEAM-related abilities of young children and how you can support them.
Understanding and Managing Young Children’s Behavior
Helping young children learn to manage their emotions and behavior requires training and support. Learn how to help staff understand and address children's behaviors and create supportive learning environments.
Math Is Everywhere: Supporting Math Skills in Infants and Toddlers
Early math skills are essential to children’s school readiness and later learning. Discover ways to support infant and toddler early math skills during everyday routines and learning experiences.
Techniques for Improving Instructional Support
Watch this three-part video series to learn about ways staff can improve instructional support and effective teaching practices. Find helpful resources to support this work.
Behavior Has Meaning
Explore the importance of understanding that all behavior is a form of communication and has meaning. Discover ways to interpret children's behaviors and support their social and emotional development.
Focus on Instructional Supports: Resources to Help Head Start Programs
View this webinar for Head Start grantees undergoing monitoring visits during the 2019–2020 year. Discover resources grantees can use to help them focus on improving instructional supports for children.
Promoting Adult-Child Interactions that Support Higher-Order Thinking and Language Skills
Find resources to help education staff implement effective teaching practices, including interactions that facilitate concept development.
Mobile Tools for Home Visitors
Explore free mobile tools for home visitors from the Office of Head Start, including ELOF@HOME and Text4HomeVisitors. Discover effective practices and get text messages focusing on home-based topics and resources.