Illinois Early Learning

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Keep Young Children Safe in the Car | Illinois Early Learning Project Car accidents are the leading cause of death for young children in the United States. Remember these key rules to keep children safe…

Encourage your child to open their own food containers at home to get ready for lunch at school.

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Set up opportunities for your child to play and interact with other children.

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Discover how the Illinois Early Learning Project supports families, teachers, and young children in this insightful piece by Education at Illinois.

https://education.illinois.edu/about/news-events/news/article/2026/07/29/how-the-illinois-early-learning-project-is-helping-families--teachers--and-young-children-thrive

You may be among a growing number of Illinois parents who have heard of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS). You may want to know how the IELDS might affect your preschooler’s education. You might also wonder what families can do at home that might help children meet the IELDS. This guide for parents can help.

Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: A Guide for Parents | Illinois Early Learning Project The (IELDS are designed to help teachers and caregivers plan educational experiences for young children that will help them be ready for kindergarten.

Children can start kindergarten with a robust vocabulary. Knowing many words and understanding them are important in developing thinking skills and in getting ready to read. Here are some ways for busy parents to add to a child’s literacy skills with the gift of new words. It’s never too early to start!

The Gift of Words: Conversation and Routines | Illinois Early Learning Project Here are some ways for busy parents to add to a child’s school readiness with the gift of new words.

Create a math journal with your child to document their learning journey.