Approaches to Learning
Fostering curiosity, persistence, and creative problem-solving as children engage with their world.
Browse resources →US Administration for Children & Families
Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)
The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) guides high-quality early childhood education for children from birth to five across the United States. It structures learning into five developmental domains, helping educators plan play-based activities that support school readiness and child development.
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Social and Emotional Development
Building strong relationships, self-regulation, and learning to understand and express feelings.
Browse resources →Language and Literacy
Developing communication, listening, vocabulary, and early reading and writing skills.
Browse resources →Cognition
Fostering mathematical thinking, scientific inquiry, and cognitive reasoning through play.
Browse resources →Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Developing fine and gross motor skills, hand strength, pencil control, and healthy habits.
Browse resources →How Superbuddy levels map to your settings
| Superbuddy level | Ages | Local terms |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2-3 | infants, toddlers, Early Head Start, toddler room |
| Nursery | 3-4 | preschool, preschoolers, Pre-K, Head Start, PK3, pre-kindergarten |
| KG | 4-6 | kindergarten, transitional kindergarten, PK4, pre-k 4 |
Featured ELOF-aligned resources
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
From the blog
This alignment is an advisory overlay to support your planning. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the US Administration for Children & Families.