Learning Standards

KinderNature activities are written for early childhood educators of children ages 0-5. Each activity directly correlates to the Iowa Early Learning Standards 2012. See the links below for crosswalks to other programs.

Iowa Early Learning Standards (IELS) 3rd Edition – Note that starting on page 235 of the IELS is the alignment with the Iowa Core. (PDF)

Connecting Iowa Early Learning Standards to Head Start Child Outcomes Framework and Curriculum-based Assessments (2012)  (PDF)

Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) for Preschoolers: Alignment with Iowa’s Early Learning Standards and Guidance for Discussing the Early Childhood Outcome Areas