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Early Learning Guidelines

Oregon Early Childhood Foundations and Born To Learn for Children Ages Birth to Five

Oregon's Early Childhood Foundations are learning guidelines that describe what children should know, understand and be able to do during the first five years of life. The Foundations support school readiness by promoting healthy child development, early learning, and effective teaching strategies. They inform parents about healthy child development and assist parents in supporting their children. Additionally, the Early Childhood Foundations are intended to be used by early childhood providers and teachers working with young children in all settings including child care centers, family child care homes, private preschools, Early Head Start/Head Start and others.

Born to Learn is a companion document to the Early Childhood Foundations. It is a practical training manual developed to assist early childhood providers, teachers and parents make the connection between what children are learning and how they can enhance that learning by aligning activities with the Early Childhood Foundations. Born to Learn is based on best practices for how children learn and describes quality early learning environments and experiences. It discusses how play-based activities and routines support children's development and learning.


Early Childhood Foundations



Born To Learn

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