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The Illinois Early Learning Project is a source of evidence-based, reliable information on early care and education for families, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois.


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One Lesson, Many Content Areas 

This blog offers strategies for incorporating many content areas into one preschool lesson.
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Babies, Families, and Food: The Transition to Solids

The resources listed here, for parents and caregivers, reflect a range of research and professional knowledge about infant weaning and the transition to solid foods.
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Serving Multilingual Preschoolers with Disabilities  

Some educators serve multilingual preschoolers with disabilities In this blog, learn more about collaborating with families, services, and evidence-based strategies for supporting these children.