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Cognition

Cognition is one of the five central domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). Resources here address the skills children use to understand and organize their world: reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and thinking skills. For preschoolers, cognition expands to include mathematical development and scientific reasoning.

Other ELOF domains include Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.

How Music Supports Learning Across ELOF Domains

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 13:23

This video clip is part of the Magic of Music for Infants and Toddlers series.

Open a Box of Possibilities to Support STEAM Learning

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 14:46

What’s in the box? Endless possibilities! Educators and families can use cardboard boxes to spark children’s imaginations. Children build skills as they imagine, create, and test and implement their ideas.

Supporting Preschoolers’ Growing Executive Function

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 10:43

Explore research and strategies that support executive function skill growth. Executive functioning is essential for school readiness. It includes focus, impulse control, memory, and flexible thinking.

How Executive Functioning Develops

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 13:27

Executive function grows in childhood. Preschoolers build these skills but need practice and support. Watch the video to learn how growth happens early.

Building Cognitive Skills Supports Executive Functioning

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 16:26

Building thinking skills boosts executive function. In this video, learn about activities that boost these skills through everyday interactions.

Fostering Children's Thinking Skills

Tue, 04/11/2017 - 08:19

Learn ways teachers can support children in using thinking skills to gain deeper understandings and acquire new knowledge.

Focusing Children on Learning Goals

Tue, 04/11/2017 - 08:35

This in-service suite describes how teachers can help children better understand what they are learning.

Early Experiences Build the Brain

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 10:01

Explore in this News You Can Use how the connections within the brain are created and made strong, the negative impact of chronic stress at an early age, and how caring adults can help even in difficult situations.