Supporting Head Start and Early Head Start at Lakeshore Learning Materials

As a longtime Head Start supporter and one of your biggest fans, Lakeshore is always here to help! We offer a variety of free resources to support the needs of Head Start and Early Head Start programs—and the children and families who depend on you.

Questions or suggestions? Contact us at lakeshore@lakeshorelearning.com!

customized catalog

Head Start Catalog

Features a range of materials chosen specifically for their developmental appropriateness for Head Start programs nationwide.

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educational software

Our fun-to-use software captivates early learners like never before, helping them master core concepts and reach key educational goals—while having fun! Click here to see all titles.
Easy to use—no training required Keeps interest & involvement high	Targets fundamental skills For whiteboards and Mac/PC computers
Letter of the Day Activities Targets the following skills: Letter identification Letter formation Letter-sound correspondence	Numbers & Counting Adventures Targets the following skills: Counting & sequencing numbers Recognizing quantities Number sense	Phonemic Awareness Interactive Games Targets the following skills: Rhyming Beginning sounds Sorting syllables

custom materials kits

Lakeshore offers specialized kits that are perfect for use in Head Start and Early Head Start Programs—all packed with targeted materials that promote child development, enhance the learning process & help teachers organize their classrooms!

Lakeshore Classroom Management System

This all-in-one kit includes a huge variety of tools to organize and manage the classroom—from creating a print-rich environment to establishing daily routines! Supports CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) used by Head Start.

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PlayBright® Activity Kits

The Children’s Home Society of Washington and Lakeshore created kits that combine current research in early brain development with fun activities and a variety of age-appropriate materials!

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Be Choosy Be Healthy® Activity Kit

Combat childhood obesity and promote nutrition, physical activity and movement skills with this innovative kit designed in collaboration with Dr. Linda Carson!

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Schedule a Choosy Training

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Head Start Garden Project Kit

Developed together with the California Head Start Association, our kit has everything you need to promote healthy, natural food choices—through gardening!

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rating scales and curriculums

These helpful resources make it easy to assess child care settings and early childhood classrooms, develop an appropriate classroom curriculum…and find teacher-tested furniture, equipment and educational supplies that meet specific needs.

Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition

Provides an accurate assessment of child care settings.

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Suggested Materials for Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale

Aligned to rating categories found in the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition (ITERS-R)

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Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition

Provides an effective assessment of early childhood environments.

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Suggested Materials for Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale

Aligned to rating categories found in the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition (ECERS-R)

Download a copy in PDF format.

Assessments & Accreditation

Whether you’re seeking accreditation for a new program or a higher rating for an existing one, this free service from Lakeshore is exactly what you’re looking for. Our expert consultants create comprehensive proposals—including materials lists and floor plans—for hundreds of programs every year.

Contact us at lakeshore@lakeshorelearning.com to learn how we can help your program meet its goals!

complete classrooms^®

Opening a classroom or expanding your program? Lakeshore can help! We’re a full-service provider—offering free design, delivery and setup with your order. We’ll help you create a complete classroom® that fits your space, number of children and budget.

Need something different for your program? We can create customized classroom proposals and materials lists that meet your exact specifications—for FREE! Just call (800) 421-5354 or e-mail lakeshore@lakeshorelearning.com.

Early Head Start Infants
0-18 Months

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View sample classroom.

Early Head Start Toddlers
18-36 Months

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Head Start Preschool
3-5 Years

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To view sample floor plans, click on the link that targets your needs! Early Head Start Infants \| Early Head Start Toddlers \| Head Start Preschool To edit a sample floor plan—or to create one of your very own—use our Classroom Designer. This simple online tool allows you to re-create your existing room, rearrange furniture, add new items—and save different floor plans!

calendar of events

Policy & Leadership Conference

July 17-19, 2012
Burlingame, CA

To learn more, visit www.caheadstart.org.

links and online resources

	The Head Start Path to Promoting Positive Outcomes in Early Childhood programs (Click here to download the PDF.)
	National Head Start Association (www.nhsa.org)
	Early Head Start National Resource Center (www.ehsnrc.org)
	Office of Head Start (www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs/)
	Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/)
	Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc)
	National Association for the Education of Young Children (www.naeyc.org)
	Dimensions Foundation (www.dimensionsfoundation.org)
	Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org)


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