December 2025 Updates
After review of the content, the following resources have been reinstated on the website
with revisions:
Training and Professional Development Resources
Infant-Toddler Resources
12 – 24 Months
Block 7 Cognitive Option 3 What to Look For
Block 9 Social-Emotional Option 1 What to Look For
Block 21 Communication/Language Option 1 What to Look for
24 – 36 Months
Block 9 Social-Emotional Option 1 What to Look For
Block 11 Social-Emotional Option 1 What to Look For
Block 16 Social-Emotional Option 2 What to Look For
Block 18 Communication/Language Option 1 What to Look For, More Scaffolding Tips
Preschool Resources 3 – 5 Years
Week 1 Social Studies Activity Plans
Week 2 Social Studies Activity Plans
Week 3 Social Studies Activity Plans
Week 4 Social Studies Activity Plans
Week 5 Social Studies and Creative Expression Activity Plans
Week 5 Social Studies Family Resources
Week 6 Social Studies Activity Plans
Week 6 Social Studies Family Resources
Week 7 Social Studies Activity Plans
Week 7 Social Studies Family Resources
Week 8 Social Studies and Language/Literacy Activity Plans
Week 8 Social Studies Family Resources
Week 9 Social Studies Activity Plans
Week 9 Social Studies Family Resources
Week 13 Language/Literacy Activity Plan
Week 26 Social Studies Activity Plan
ELM Snapshot of Child Progress: 3-5 Years (Sample)
September 2025 Updates
Infant-Toddler Resources
Birth – 12 Months
12 – 24 Months
24 – 36 Months
Preschool Resources 3 – 5 Years
Infant-Toddler Resources
Birth – 12 Months
12 – 24 Months
24 – 36 Months
June 2025 Updates
June 2023 Activity Plan Changes
The following activity plans have been revised to accommodate changes in the availability of required (R) and optional (O) books. The revised plans have replaced the original plans on this website. Also, revised Materials Lists have replaced original Materials Lists on this site.
Birth – 12 Months
Physical Health: Option 2 (R)
Physical/Health: Interest Area (R)
Cognitive: Option 1 (O)
Physical/Health Option 3 (R)
Communication/Language: Options 1-3 (R)
12 – 24 Months
Physical Health: Option 3 (O) and Interest Area (O)
Physical/Health: Interest Area (R)
Self-Regulation: Family Child Care (R)
Cognitive: Options 1-3 (R) and Interest Area (R)
24 – 36 Months
Communication/Language: Interest Area (O)
Physical/Health: Option 1 (O) and Interest Area (R)
Cognitive: Option 1 (R), Option 2 (O) and Interest Area (O)
Communication/Language: Option 2 (O) and Interest Area (O)
Self-Regulation: Option 1 (O) and Option 2 (O)
Communication/Language: Option 2 (O)
Social-Emotional: Option 2 (O)
Communication/Language: Options 1-3 (R) and Interest Area (R)
Cognitive: Option 3 (O)
Physical/Health: Option 1 (O)
Communication/Language: Options 1-2 (R) and Interest Area (R)
Cognitive: Option 2 (O)
3 – 5 Years
Self-Regulation: Day 2 (O)
Physical/Health: Option 3 added (no book)