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Children begin to learn as soon as they are born. During the early years, learning continues at a phenomenal pace as old concepts are added to, combined with or replaced by new ones. Adults have the opportunity and the obligation to help children become active participants in lifelong learning. They can do this by providing an environment that supports all aspects of children's development. Young children need learning experiences that are appropriate to their age, abilities, needs and interests, and that respect the social and cultural contexts of their lives. Using the latest national research in various content areas, the Indiana Department of Education identified the foundations for English/language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, health, art, and music. These foundations form the base upon which future learning is constructed and they have been published in a document called Foundations for Young Children to the Indiana Academic Standards. (To view this document, please visit the Indiana Department of Education website.) The Child Care Collection includes two videos that illustrate some of the ideas found in the Foundations document. (Clips from these videos can be viewed on this website by visiting the Content Areas that are listed above and to the right.) To order these videos, please go to our Video Order Form.
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