Early Language & Literacy KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Early Language and Literacy KnowledgeBase is an online resource supporting language and literacy development in early learners from birth through age eight. Its focus is to support parents and caregivers in helping early learners with their language and literacy development, and teachers in enhancing their instruction for early learners from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3.

Sub-task 3: Children - Five to Eight Years

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Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning

This link is to the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning's (CSEFEL) website. As noted at its website, the center is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau. The Center is located at Vanderbilt University.

Social-emotional Development in Early Childhood

This National Center for Children Poverty policy brief explores the issues associated with the social-emotional development of young children living in poverty. Educators of young learners serving children of poverty may find its content helpful.