Early Childhood

AboutKidsHealth is a health education resource for children, youth and caregivers that is approved by health-care providers at The Hospital for Sick Children.

Earlychildhood NEWS is an online resource for teachers and parents of young children.

Preschool Math Activities

The Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children (Iowa AEYC) is an association of early childhood professionals working in Iowa.
We are dedicated to serving and acting on behalf of the early childhood education profession. As an affiliate of National Association for the Education of Young Children, Iowa AEYC draws on their leadership, resources and knowledge to better serve our members and the state.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a program to support quality child care throughout the State of Iowa. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, centers, non-registered home providers, and Child Development Home providers.

Information about providing Child Care Services: Become a Registered In-Home Child Care Provider, Child Care Center Licensing Standards and Procedures, Child Care Center Licensing Contacts, Child Care Regulations, Training for Infant and Toddler Providers, Child Care Professional Development, Important Information--New Federal Law Regarding Cribs.

NAEYC organization supports the education of young children.

National organization that advocates for improvements in early childhood teacher education.

The Mission of National Child Care Association is to promote the growth and safeguard the interest of quality early childhood care and education.

Contains resources for parents and professionals as well as information on current issues in education.

As the premier non-profit organization in the United States delivering training and services about outdoor play and safety.

National government agency for education.

Early connections last a lifetime!
During the first three years of life, emotionally nourishing relationships lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. By supporting the caring adults who touch the lives of infants and toddlers, we hope to maximize our long-term impact in ensuring all infants and toddlers have a bright future.

Contains lesson plans written by teachers for teachers.

Multimedia resources for the classroom by topic area and grade level

Lessons and ideas, teaching resources, activities, and more.

Website developed by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

TogetheRead is a series of recommended books, questions, and activities