~ Promotes research-based teaching practices to support children's development and learning

~ Provides guidance on learning goals for children's development and learning

~ Promotes a range of strategies and resources to support parent and family engagement 

~ Provides support for extending children's learning experiences and interactions 

~ Includes prompts and open-ended questions to extend children's learning throughout activities

~ Provides guidance on culturally responsive interactions with children and families

-Aligns with Ohio Early Learning Standards