The Colorado Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines are divided into three major sections: Birth–36 months; 3–5 years, and 5–8 years (grades K–3). Each section describes children’s development within a set of areas called domains. These domains differ somewhat for each age group and are shown in the graphic on the following page. The Guidelines begin […]
The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDGs) were originally developed and approved by the Colorado Early Childhood Leadership Commission in 2011. This updated 2019 iteration was prepared as one of the five required activities under the Colorado Preschool Development Grant (PDG) B-5, and specifically designed to maximize parental choice and knowledge. As part of […]
The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines has been a great resource for me in knowing how to guide my newborn in her early development. I have seen all of the statics on early childhood development, and know how key it is to start interacting with babies from birth. My little girl is 7 weeks […]
What kids experience and learn from the day they enter the world through their early years in school lays the foundation for their success in life. We all play an important role in giving children a great start. The research-based Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines provide descriptions for what children can know and be […]
The Guidelines provide practical tips and information that anyone can use to help kids grow physically, intellectually and emotionally. These are guidelines, not rigid standards that dictate a one-size-fits-all approach to a child’s development. They recognize that every child is unique and will develop in different ways, at varied paces, and in different types of […]
The Early Learning and Development Guidelines Advisory Board consisted of a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives from state and national organizations, local early childhood providers, higher education, early learning professionals, and others. The Advisory Board met numerous times as a whole and in workgroups to ensure the resulting guidelines reflect a strong research base, […]
The Colorado Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines are divided into three major sections: Birth to age three Ages three to five Kindergarten to third grade Each of these sections describes child development within a specific area of development, called a domain, which differs somewhat for each age group. A domain is an area of development […]
The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines describe the path of children’s learning and development from birth to eight years old. They’re designed so that everyone who cares for young children can play an important part in giving Colorado’s kids a healthy start. The Guidelines are based on research and bring together widely accepted strategies […]
Are you a parent or caregiver using the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines for activities with young kids in your life? Are you an educator or provider using the Guidelines in the classroom or at a child care center? We want to hear about how you are using Guidelines. Some submitted stories may be […]
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