Meeting the Needs of All Children: Supporting Dual Language Learners
Head Start has developed three guides to support the “full and effective participation of children who are dual language learners and their families.” The first guide is designed to support program leaders … Read more
Languages to Grow On
From the Children’s Book Council: Multilingual board books introduce young readers to the sounds and rhythms of more than one language from the very start, helping to build early literacy skills, expand … Read more
A Guide To Serve & Return – From the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
A Guide to Serve & Return, from The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, includes various resources, including a podcast episode and a handout that summarizes the five simple steps … Read more
Coach’s Corner: Literacy in the Early Childhood Environment Part 1 of 3 in our 2025 Literacy Series
When considering literacy, like any topic in early childhood education, we want to make sure we are planning playful and engaging activities. Language and literacy has evolved quite a bit in early … Read more
Coach’s Corner: Importance of Language in Early Childhood Programs
Oral Language is one of the most important tools in teaching and nurturing children. Think of the many conversations heard around an early childhood space. There are conversations between children, conversations between … Read more
Coach’s Corner: Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Incorporating literacy into your day can seem daunting. The good news is that you do not need to have fancy materials to make it happen! Literacy can be taught using materials that … Read more
Coach’s Corner: Outdoor Learning
Spending time outdoors should be an important part of every childhood. Fresh air, sunshine, open space to explore; outdoor learning provides so much joy for young children…and adults! There are so many … Read more
DIEEC Microlearning: Physical Activity
Keeping kids active will help them stay healthy and help them grow. You may even find that children have an easier time resolving conflicts and are generally happier when they get enough … Read more
DIEEC Microlearning: Morning Greetings
Morning greetings can help children smooth the transition from home to school. They don’t take much time, but morning greetings can have a big impact on relationships with children and families. This microlearning session … Read more
