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Questions and Answers (Q&A)

The IEL staff has prepared a series of questions (and their answers!) on topics in early learning.

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Age-Appropriate Play for Young Children

Age-Appropriate Play for Young Children

Kid Having Fun Making Items With Colored Dough

Approaches to Early Childhood Education

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Childcare Options in Illinois

Childcare Options in Illinois

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice 101

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Finding Help for Young Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays

Finding Help for Young Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays

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Immunizations: A Guide for Parents

Immunizations: A Guide for Parents

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Parent-Child Relationships

Parent-Child Relationships

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Quality in Early Childhood Education

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Screen Time and Young Children

Screen Time and Young Children

Sharing Informational Books With Young Children

Sharing Informational Books With Young Children

Starting a Childcare Center in Illinois

Starting a Childcare Center in Illinois

Starting a Family Childcare Program in Illinois

Starting a Family Childcare Program in Illinois

Starting Kindergarten in Illinois

Starting Kindergarten in Illinois

Supporting Young Children in Military Families

Supporting Young Children in Military Families

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The Science of Reading in Preschool

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Teachers Can Support Young Children’s Mental Health

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What If … Questions About Face Coverings from the Child’s Perspective

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What Is Autism?

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