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Support & Enhance Children’s Learning and Development
A child’s cognitive learning is developed through play experiences, building connections within their environment, and secure and nurturing early care and educational experiences. These areas of development are detailed within the Iowa Early Learning Standards which support what children should know and be able to do, birth through age five, as they grow in their overall school and life readiness.
The Iowa Early Learning Standards
A child’s cognitive learning is developed through play experiences, building connections within their environment, and secure and nurturing early care and educational experiences. These areas of development are detailed within the Iowa Early Learning Standards which support what children should know and be able to do, birth through age five, as they grow in their overall school and life readiness.
An Overview of the Iowa Early Learning Standards
Core Aspects of Child Development
Created for any positive adult in the life of a child, the Iowa Core Knowledge of Child Development lays out eight notable aspects of early childhood learning and development. Whether a parent, guardian, grandparent, child care provider, retail employee, medical provider, or anything else, utilize the eight core aspects to expand and improve your response to the children in your life.
All Areas of Development and Learning are Important
Balanced Nutrition, Adequate Sleep, and Physical Activity Help Children Grow
Children are Influenced by Their Family, Community and Cultural Experiences
Children Develop Best when they have Secure and Positive Relationships
Early Experiences and Relationships have Profound Effects on Brain Development
Learning and Development Occurs in Specific Order, but at Different Rates
Children Learn in a Variety of Ways
Play is Learning