A family reading with Elmo at a library.

Early Childcare and Education Resources

We’re here to support childcare providers, teachers, and program leaders just like you.

Start With These Topics

As someone who provides support for children, there are many topics that will come up in your work. Here are just a few places to start if you’re looking for early childcare and education resources.

Elmo in a library with a little girl.

School Readiness

Bringing children joyful, research-based education in their earliest years, when we know we can have the biggest impact.

A young girl, her mom, and grandmother rolling dough and baking together.

Childcare

Parents and caregivers can work together to enrich everyday moments and make caring for little ones exciting, educational, and safe.
A grown-up and child playing in the grass.

Learning Through Play

Did you know there is a relationship between play and learning? Children love to play and, as they do, they’re exploring the world around them, building self-confidence, and practicing important skills crucial to brain development.
Elmo and Abby play with a block tower.
Featured Video
This Is How I Grow

Elmo and his friends sing about all of the ways that they learn and grow, like counting, building, stretching, moving, laughing, singing, dancing, and cooking!

School Readiness
Ages 1–6
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A parent holding their child.

Guest Post: Preschool Bullying

Not all aggressive behaviors are acts of bullying.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6
A teacher teaching a child to read.

Reading at Home and School

A video showing how children can bring their learning home.

School Readiness
Ages 1–6
A teacher teaching a lesson to a parent and child.

Parent-Teacher Moments

Watch important everyday, informal interactions between parents and teachers.

School Readiness
Ages 1–6
Sophia, Elmo and Liliy.

In the Classroom

School can provide great stability in the lives of children and families without permanent homes.

Homelessness
Ages 1–6
Talk about it Printable

Parent-Teacher Communication Tips

A tip sheet for parents on building a strong home-school connection.

Parenting
Ages 1–6
A teacher giving a high five to a student.
Professional Development
Caring Communities Course
In our course Caring Communities, you can explore the ways to embed storybooks, printables, videos, and digital games in your work with everyone in your neighborhood.
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Rosita at a picnic with a family.

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