Early Essentials Webisode 8: Responsive Interactions
In this webisode, learn more about responsive interactions with infants and toddlers. Discover ways to use everyday routines as opportunities to engage in these interactions.
Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
15-minute In-service Suites
These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.
Novel Words
Conversations help children develop varied vocabularies. Find out how to use everyday talks with children to help them learn more vocabulary words.
How to Play in Nature: Language and Literacy Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to use ideas from nature to teach language and literacy in the classroom.
Supporting English Language Development When Children Have Little Experience with English
Caregivers and teachers, even when they do not know the home language of children, can use a number of effective strategies throughout the day to support the children’s English language development.
Materials to Support Learning
This in-service suite explores guidelines on how to select classroom materials. Learn how to choose materials that engage children and encourage peer interaction and learning.
Let's Talk About Music
Find out how music can support infants’ and toddlers’ learning in all domains. Learn how adults can adapt songs to fit children’s age and development.
A Creative Adventure
Filmed in classrooms and home-based settings, the video demonstrates activities that allow children to use their imaginations and experience creative adventures.
ELOF2GO Mobile App
Learn more about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) anywhere you go, by downloading this useful mobile app designed for teachers.
Building Skills in Two Languages
Learn teaching practices to encourage language development in English and home languages for children who are learning more than one language. Practices include having responsive conversations, teaching new vocabulary, and building relationships with parents that support language development.