Category: Questions and Answers (Q&A)
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The Science of Reading in Preschool
The science of reading is the body of research focused on how we learn to read. In this Q&A, we respond to several questions about the science of reading in preschool.
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Quality in Early Childhood Education
This Q&A explains how quality is measured for early childhood education, what the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS) is, and how program or school accreditation relates to quality.
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Approaches to Early Childhood Education
This Q&A will provide families with introductory explanations of some common approaches to early childhood education in the U.S.
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What Is Autism?
trum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges. This “Questions and Answers” will answer some common questions about autism in young children.
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Developmentally Appropriate Practice 101
Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) was developed in the 1980s to give early childhood educators a framework of high-quality and appropriate teaching practices for young children. DAP are learning experiences that promote the development (social, emotional, physical, health, cognitive) and general learning of each child served. NAEYC’s 2020 Developmentally Appropriate Practice Position Statement gives educators guidelines…
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What If … Questions About Face Coverings from the Child’s Perspective
Use these slides one at a time or as a full set, to teach children how to handle stressful situations.
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Sharing Informational Books With Young Children
This Q&A describes informational books and the many ways they can be shared with young children.
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Screen Time and Young Children
“Screen time” refers to time spent using a device (e.g., television, game console, tablet, computer, smartphone). In this Q&A, we respond to several questions about screen time and young children.
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Parent-Child Relationships
In this document, we respond to a variety of questions about parent-child relationships.
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Teachers Can Support Young Children’s Mental Health
Caregivers, teachers, and family members all have roles to play in fostering young children’s mental health. In this Q&A, we address questions about children’s mental health.
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Starting a Childcare Center in Illinois
Starting a child care center offers an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young children and their families in your community. Before you start caring for young children, there are many things to consider.
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Age-Appropriate Play for Young Children
Children and play go together. Play has a central place in childhood.
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Starting Kindergarten in Illinois
In this document, we respond to a variety of questions about starting Kindergarten in Illinois.
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Immunizations: A Guide for Parents
In addition to protecting the individual child, high vaccination rates protect communities by slowing or stopping the spread of disease.
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Supporting Young Children in Military Families
This Q&A addresses common questions concerning military families with young children.
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Starting a Family Childcare Program in Illinois
This Q&A offers strategies and suggestions for starting a family childcare program in Illinois
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Childcare Options in Illinois
Child care centers provide care for groups of children in a range of settings.
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Finding Help for Young Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Every child is unique, and some children face extra physical or learning challenges.