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What Is Age-Appropriate Play for Young Children

Children and play go together. For most people who work with young children, play has a central place in childhood.

  • IEL Newsletter
    Keep up with the latest additions to the Illinois Early Learning Web site by subscribing to the IEL Monthly Electronic Newsletter!
  • Interlibrary Loan
    Are you a member of a public library in Illinois? You can request materials from the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse through interlibrary loan for free.
  • PDA
    Ask a Gateways to Opportunity Professional Development Advisor (PDA) how you can advance your career in early care and education and how you can find financial assistance for education and training. This service is free!
  • Early Learning Benchmark Classroom Videos
    These videos were filmed in a variety of settings, including programs in a public university, a community college, and a private home. For each video, background information, a transcript, and a description of how various benchmarks were met are provided.
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