Preschool Teaching Practices
Use the resources on this page to strengthen preschool teaching practices.
Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
Resources on CLASS Pre-K®
Explore the resources on this page, which may be useful to Head Start directors, education managers, coaches, teachers, and others who work with preschoolers.
Infant/Toddler Teaching Practices
Use the resources on this page to strengthen infant and toddler teaching practices
Supporting Children's Early Brain Development
In this webinar, explore how children’s back-and-forth interactions during everyday experiences and routines build the brain. Also, find out how these interactions can set the stage for a lifetime of learning.
Responsive Caregiving as an Effective Practice to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development
Explore the importance of early relationships in a child’s life and research-based teaching strategies that support them.
Teacher Time Series
Start watching this video series to discover teaching tips and resources to support effective practices in your program.
Promoting Learning Through Approaches to Rest, Meals, Routines, and Physical Activity
Find out how teachers can promote children’s learning outcomes during routine indoor and outdoor activities.
A Framework for Understanding Early Writing Development
Review a framework for teachers to evaluate and understand the writing that young children produce.
Teaching New Words: Embedding Vocabulary Instruction in Storybooks
Find out how to embed vocabulary instruction in storybook reading. Learn how to use explicit instruction and select useful and teachable targets.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice Working with Infants and Toddlers
Explore the meaning behind developmentally appropriate practice and working with infants and toddlers in this News You Can Use.