The Early Learning Toolbox

The Early Learning Toolbox is a resource provided to child care providers to help them communicate with families of the children in their care.  It contains family friendly documents designed to help adults understand how to support their child’s learning and development in each of the domains identified in the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines.  We invite both families and providers to explore and use the contents.

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This information was adapted from the South Dakota Early Earning Guidelines. To learn more, talk to your childcare provider or visit sdstepahead.com.

Cognitive Development

Cognitive development focuses on children’s ability to acquire, organize, and use information in increasingly complex ways. Check out these strategies to support your child's cognitive development!

Download the guides below.

Download PDF Early Learning Guide Cognitive Development for Infants and Toddlers
Download PDF Early Learning Guide Cognitive Development for Preschool Age Children

Approaches to Learning

Children are born with a desire to learn and figure things out, but they learn their own way. Check out these strategies to support your child's curiosity, problem solving, and more!

Download the guides below.

Download PDF Early Learning Guide Approaches to Learning for Infants and Toddlers
Download PDF Early Learning Guide Approaches to Learning for Preschool Age Children

Social and Emotional Development

Healthy social and emotional development supports positive interactions and relationships, as well as progress in other areas. Check out these strategies to help with social and emotional development!

Download the guides below.

Download PDF Early Learning Guide Social and Emotional Development for Infants and Toddlers

Communication, Language, and Literacy

Adults promote communication skills and early literacy skills as they talk with, read to, and sing with children. Check out these strategies to help with communication, language, and literacy!

Download the guides below.

Download PDF Early Learning Guide Communication, Language, and Literacy for Preschool Age Children

Health and Physical Development

Children’s ability to move and play supports learning and success in other areas. Check out these strategies to support your child's health and physical development!

Download the guides below.

Download PDF Early Learning Guide Health and Physical Development for Infants and Toddlers
Download PDF Early Learning Guide Health and Physical Development for Preschool Age Children

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