The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework describes how children progress across key areas of learning and development. This information helps adults better understand how they can provide experiences that support important early learning outcomes for all children.
Resources in this collection support children's development across five central ELOF domains: Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.
The ELOF framework is designed to show the continuum of learning of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It is grounded in comprehensive research around what young children should know and be able to do during their early years.
This season of Teacher Time focuses on the four sub-domains of the ELOF Approaches to Learning domain. Each episode highlights teaching and learning experiences that support children’s approaches to learning in ways that are culturally and linguistically responsive and promote children’s sense of identity and belonging.
In this Teacher Time season, learn about effective teaching practices to support children's development and learning in the ELOF domains. Each webisode focuses on one domain and selected sub-domains.
Listen to Ross Thompson as he looks into the Head Start ELOF and Approaches to Learning.
Doug Clements discusses the ELOF and mathematical thinking.
Listen to Mary Louise Hemmeter as she discusses the ELOF and social and emotional development.
Listen as Andy Meltzoff discusses the ELOF. Learn ways to provide effective learning experiences that support cognition.
Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their math development.
Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their sorting skills.
Children are learning math every day in Head Start programs across the country. Watch these videos to see how teachers encourage their spatial awareness.