Learning Experiences
Children learn by doing. Use these resources to find out how children’s learning experiences build on their natural interests and curiosity about the world and lead to learning and development.
Approaches to Learning
Approaches to Learning is one of the five central domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). It focuses on how children learn. These resources explore how children acquire the skills and behaviors they use to engage in learning, such as self-regulation, initiative, curiosity, and creativity.
Other ELOF domains include Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.
Developing Self-regulation in Young Children: Lessons from Research
Learn about the development of self-regulation in young children and discover how teachers can promote young children's self-management skills.
Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation: Video 1
Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation: Video 1
Early Essentials Webisode 5: School Readiness for Infants and Toddlers
Explore what school readiness means for infants and toddlers. Learn how secure relationships with adults supports children’s development and learning.
Early Essentials Webisode 4: The First Three Years
Use this video to explore the rapid growth and development that occurs in the first three years of life. Explore its influence on later development and learning.
Scaffolding Children's Learning
In this in-service suite teachers learn ways to help children when they struggle to learn a concept or complete an activity.
Making Learning Meaningful
Find out how to make children’s learning meaningful. Also, explore how learning can be relevant in children’s everyday lives.