Preschool Education

English language exposure refers to the everyday chances a young child has to hear, understand, and use English in meaningful

Culturally responsive teaching is an approach that treats students’ cultural backgrounds, languages and everyday experiences as valuable starting points for

Inclusion in daily activities means making sure every young child can take part in the ordinary routines of the day,

Allergy action plans are written documents that tell caregivers and teachers exactly how to recognize and respond to a child’s

Lead exposure prevention means reducing the chances that young children swallow or breathe in lead, a metal that can harm

Childproofing classrooms means examining a learning space from a young child’s point of view and removing or securing the hazards

Weather responsive scheduling means adjusting a preschool day when conditions outside change, such as heat, rain, cold or poor air

Outdoor play guidelines are the written rules and routines that help early childhood programs keep children safe, active, and engaged

Temperature appropriate clothing means dressing children in garments suited to the air temperature, wind, and humidity they will experience during

Safe playground supervision means having trained adults watch children closely during outdoor play so that hazards are spotted early and