Child-led play is fun and helps your child learn and grow in their imagination, communication, and motor skills. Join in the fun with your child today!
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Summer is a great time for the 'stranger danger' talk. illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/stra…

Did you know that imaginative play can help with a child's cognitive and social development?
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Summer is a great time for the 'stranger danger' talk. illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/stra…

How do you encourage your child's curiosity and exploration?
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Did you know that outdoor play can help a child's physical and cognitive development?
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Did you know that music can help with a child's language development? 🎶
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Excitement, joy, anger, frustration, and disappointment are all parts of growing up. Learning how and when to show these emotions is known as impulse control. Here are some facts about impulse control: illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/impu…

What are some ways you help your child develop fine motor skills?
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Did you know?
We have family-friendly early childhood tip sheets in Polish.
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Looking to get started with the Project Approach? Read our toolkit on Project Approach Basics to learn more.
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Listen 🎧 to our podcast episode: Listening to Family Voices in Early Childhood Programs.
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Children need guidance as they learn what is, and isn’t, appropriate behavior. Information on child development, behavior, strategies adults can use with young children, and additional resources for families and educators are in the toolkit linked below.

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Thinking of planning a playdate? Get some great ideas in this blog and make it a success!
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Discover the motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional benefits of puzzle play. In this brief article, Illinois Early Learning shares five ways puzzle play promotes your child's development and readiness.

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Is your little one feeling big emotions? Learn how to support your child during stressful times in our tip sheet. ❤️
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Get your questions answered about Reggio Emilia-inspired classrooms in our latest Q&A!
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Listen to how a Reggio Emilia-inspired program integrates literacy in our latest podcast episode. 🎙️
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Explore resources on coding and precoding with young children!
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