Illinois Early Learning

Illinois Early Learning Project is a reliable source of evidence-based info on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers in Illinois.

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Do you work with interpreters? Check out our resources on best practices in collaborating with interpreters in this list.
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“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.
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Check out our December newsletter! Hot off the press and just released! 📰
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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.
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Involve parents with the class. Ask them to share stories or words in their home language.
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Explore our content on supporting children's social development in this resource list.
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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. 🙂
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We have family-friendly early childhood tip sheets, blogs, and more in Spanish. Share with Spanish-speaking families in your community!
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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. 🚗
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“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.”
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Parents and caregivers can help young children learn caring behaviors. Read more in our tip sheet: Kids Who Care. ❤️
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Activities like planting a garden can introduce concepts of geography, responsibility, and the importance of taking care of our planet. 🌱
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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.
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Sing songs in different languages to make learning fun and inclusive for everyone. 🎵
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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! 🎧
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“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.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3.
Remember not all disabilities are visible.
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