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All Tip Sheets are available in English and Spanish (español). Most Tip Sheets are available in Polish (Polski). Selected Tip Sheets are available in Korean (한국어), Chinese (中文 (中国), Arabic (العربية), Russian (Русский) and French (Français). IEL Tip Sheets are easy-to-read, one-page resources on a variety of topics of interest to parents and teachers of young children. You can also search Tip Sheets by Topic.
Graphic Tip Sheets
Graphic Tip Sheets are meant for busy families. Put them on your refrigerator, corkboards, or other common household areas as quick reminders of important activities you can enjoy with your family.
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Videos & Podcast
Parenting Videos
These videos show some family activities that help infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children learn about the world. For each video we provide some background information, a transcript, and a list of resources about the topic.
Early Learning Moments Videos
The Illinois Early Learning Moments have been developed to assist infant/toddler care providers in implementing the strategies for interaction outlined in the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Age Three (IELGs). Each Early Learning Moment includes a video, information about the area being covered, suggestions for creating an environment to support children’s development, and a series of questions to help you assess whether your everyday environment and interactions support the development of the children under your care.
Guidelines Videos
These videos were filmed in various child care settings. For each video, we provide some brief background information, a transcript, and a description of strategies teachers or caregivers used to help children meet standards in the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Age 3. Having promised parents and the child care center that the children’s identities would remain anonymous, IEL has dubbed out any mentions of the children’s names in these videos. In the transcript and the introduction to the videos, we have inserted pseudonyms for the children.
Benchmark Videos
These videos were filmed in a variety of settings, including programs at public universities, community colleges, and private homes. For each video, we provide background information, a transcript, and a description of how various 2013 Illinois Early Learning and Development benchmarks are met.
Podcast
Podcasts are a great way to explore early childhood education topics on the go. The Illinois Early Learning Project will continue to add new audio content that can be streamed or downloaded to your device.
Standards & Guidelines
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Age 3
IELG Resources
2013 Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards
IELDS Resources
Illinois Learning Standards for Kindergarten
Kindergarten Standards Resources and KIDS Assessment
Blogs
Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Increasingly, children with developmental delays or disabilities attend child care or preschool programs where teachers may have limited information about how to include a child with special needs. Parents who have a child with special needs also may want to know more about adapting family activities to more fully include the child. View more blogs.
Culturally Responsive Practices
An increasing population of children entering child care or preschool who speak a home language other than English. This blog is intended to help parents and teachers support these children as they learn English and their home languages. View more blogs.
Learning and Growing Together
Children grow and develop rapidly in the first five years of life. Every day routines and playtimes provide rich opportunities for young children to learn. This blog explores practical and enjoyable ways that caregivers, families, and teachers can help children learn as they play and explore their world. View more blogs.
Perspectives on the Project Approach
View blogs by Lilian Katz, Sallee Beneke, or practicing early childhood directors. View more IEL blogs.
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Learning at Home Activities
Questions and Answers (Q&A)
The IEL staff has prepared a series of questions (and their answers!) on topics in early learning.
Resource Lists
These Resource Lists are related to popular topics and contain a wealth of information on early care and education.
Tool Kits
Our tool kits are designed to assist teachers and caregivers in their work with young children. The resources have been created as starting points for developing materials that address the individual needs of the children and families in their programs.
Faculty Resources
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Project Approach
Illinois Educators are invited to submit simple documentation of project work from their classrooms. IEL staff will help edit and publish your project! By sharing documentation of their experiences implementing the Project Approach, Illinois teachers can help each other learn new strategies and ideas for implementation.
Project Examples
Illinois Educators are invited to submit simple documentation of project work from their classrooms. IEL staff will help edit and publish your project! By sharing documentation of their experiences implementing the Project Approach, Illinois teachers can help each other learn new strategies and ideas for implementation.
Project Approach Tip Sheets
Perspectives on the Project Approach
View the most recent blog postings. View blogs by Lilian Katz, Sallee Beneke, or practicing early childhood directors.
Project Approach Resources
Infants and Toddlers (Birth To Age 3)
Domain 1: Emotional Expression
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Domain 1: Attachment Relationships
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Developmental Domain 1: Social and Emotional Development: Introduction
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Self-Regulation: Behavior Regulation
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Self-Regulation: Attention Regulation
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Self-Regulation: Emotional Regulation
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Self-Regulation: Physiological Regulation
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Self-Regulation: A Foundation of Development – Introduction
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Sharing Books with Your Baby
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The Newborn Period: A Developmental Perspective on the First Four Months
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines: For Children Birth to Age Three (IELG)
Protecting Children from Preventable Disease
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Some Benefits of Multiage Grouping
Perspectives on the Project Approach
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Blogs
Eating Right = Healthy Children
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Supporting Young Children in Military Families
Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Physical Fitness for Toddlers
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Tearless Transitions
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Lice Aren’t Nice!
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No More Diapers: Getting Started
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The Curious Child
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Say Yes to Healthy Snacks!
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When Should I Send a Sick Child Home?
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Too Sick to Go to Child Care?
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Take a Bold Approach to Shyness
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Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children
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Starting a Family Childcare Program in Illinois
Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Childcare Options in Illinois
Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Finding Help for Young Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Questions and Answers (Q&A)
When the Teacher Calls…
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Observing Your Child in Preschool
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Dealing with Parental Guilt
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Helping Your Child Learn in Two Languages
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Project Approach: Phase 3—Concluding the Project
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Project Approach: Phase 2—Doing Fieldwork
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Project Approach: Phase 2—Getting Ready for Fieldwork
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Getting Ready to Read and Write in Childcare
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Making and Keeping Friends
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Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Math
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What Makes a Good Toy?
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