In order to be ready for school, young children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and those who speak English all require high-quality experiences in each of the Big 5—ALL day, EVERY day, EVERY child. The Big 5 are: Background Knowledge; Oral Language and Vocabulary; Book Knowledge and Print Concepts; Alphabet Knowledge and Early Writing; and Phonological Awareness.

You will find all the resources organized by the five key skills that lead to later school success for all children. Early education staff and families can explore any of the five skills to understand research about each area; learn how development progresses from birth to age five; learn support strategies; and see examples in different early learning settings.