Family Connection to Peers and Community
Parents and families form connections with peers and mentors in formal or informal social networks that are supportive, educational, and enhance social well-being and community life.
School readiness is foundational across early childhood systems and programs. It means children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development are all essential ingredients of school readiness. Managers, teaching staff, caregivers, family advocates, and families can learn more about creating enriching and supportive learning environments for young children ages birth to 5.
Parents and families form connections with peers and mentors in formal or informal social networks that are supportive, educational, and enhance social well-being and community life.
Use this video to guide reflection and enhance practices that support language development with infants, toddlers, and their families.
Explore the relationship between nutrition and nourishment. Learn how to use feedings and mealtimes to support infants’ and toddlers’ overall development.
Find out how adults can support infants’ and toddlers’ motor development. Learn ways to promote daily, individualized opportunities for movement and active play.
Learn how responsive relationships with infants and toddlers help them build empathy with others. Discover tips for teaching empathy and helping children understand the impact of their actions.
Learn about the importance of language and literacy development for infants in this BabyTalks video. Listen as the presenter shares information about topics such as key stages in language development and how social interactions support language growth.
View this webinar for a framework to guide you in the creation of a successful transition process for your Head Start program.
Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation: Video 1
Learn in this presentation about the latest findings regarding expulsion and suspension practices in early education settings, and the disproportionality across gender and race.
Explore this resource to learn more about various data management strategies within the context of Head Start programs. Find out what quality data is and why it is important. Also, learn what makes data valid and reliable.