Illinois Early Learning @ielproject
Illinois Early Learning Project is a reliable source of evidence-based info on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers in Illinois. illinoisearlylearning.org Illinois Joined April 2013-
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Do you work with interpreters? Check out our resources on best practices in collaborating with interpreters in this list. #ThursdayThought #IllinoisEarlyLearning illinoisearlylearning.org/reslists/worki…
“Leadership abilities can help improve children’s social relationships, their connection to their class community and sense of belonging, and their feelings of mastery and self-worth.” Learn more in our Tool Kit: Everyone Can Be a Leader. illinoisearlylearning.org/toolkits/every…
Check out our December newsletter! Hot off the press and just released! 📰 #Newsletter #IllinoisEarlyLearning illinoisearlylearning.org/newsletter/
Geometry in preschool? Yes! Children ages 3–5 are beginning to learn about shapes, spaces, and locations—basic concepts of geometry. 🔶 Read more about geometric thinking in this tip sheet. #TipSheetTuesday #IllinoisEarlyLearning illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/math…
Involve parents with the class. Ask them to share stories or words in their home language. #Inclusion #IllinoisEarlyLearning
Explore our content on supporting children's social development in this resource list. #SundayFunday #IllinoisEarlyLearning illinoisearlylearning.org/reslists/socia…
Saying 'please' and 'thank you' goes a long way. Model these words in everyday life. It's about nurturing kindness and respect, one 'thank you' at a time. 🙂 #Kindness #IllinoisEarlyLearning
We have family-friendly early childhood tip sheets, blogs, and more in Spanish. Share with Spanish-speaking families in your community! #Languages #IllinoisEarlyLearning illinoisearlylearning.org/es/welcome/
Times are changing when it comes to children and car safety. Learn more about car seats and safety in the car in our Q&A. 🚗 #ThursdayThought #CarSafety illinoisearlylearning.org/answers/car-se…
“Incorporating more inclusive language can be challenging for educators. But if it helps children feel that preschool is a place where they belong, it’s worth the investment of time and energy.” Learn more in our blog: illinoisearlylearning.org/blogs/you-belo…
Parents and caregivers can help young children learn caring behaviors. Read more in our tip sheet: Kids Who Care. ❤️ #TipSheetTuesday #IllinoisEarlyLearning illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/kids…
Activities like planting a garden can introduce concepts of geography, responsibility, and the importance of taking care of our planet. 🌱 #Gardening #IllinoisEarlyLearning
Teaching children what to do when they encounter a problem while playing together can help increase their independence in play and support positive relationships with one another. #ProblemSolving #IllinoisEarlyLearning illinoisearlylearning.org/blogs/growing/…
Sing songs in different languages to make learning fun and inclusive for everyone. 🎵 #Music #IllinoisEarlyLearning
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Do you have 30 minutes to learn about screen time and young children? Listen to our podcast episode on the topic! 🎧 #Podcast #ThursdayThought illinoisearlylearning.org/podcasts/toomu…
“Adults can model healthy eating habits by serving, and eating, a variety of healthy foods, including some “new” menu items from time to time.” 🥕 Learn more in our Tool Kit: Picky Eaters. illinoisearlylearning.org/toolkits/picky… #WednesdayWisdom #Nutrition
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3. Remember not all disabilities are visible. #Disabilities #IllinoisEarlyLearning
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