WQED Resources for Birth to Three

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Grades: Infants and Toddlers

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0 to 6 Months Developmental Checklist

Developmental milestone cards for families with children ages 0-6 months, covering social emotional development, language development, cognitive development, and motor development.

Developmental Milestones Cards – Birth to 18 Months

Developmental Milestone Cards for families to use with their children from ages birth to 18 months. Know what to look for in your child’s developmental milestones as they grow and develop. These cards also have suggested activities to help your child practice these developmental skills. If you have any concerns about your child’s develop, consult your pediatrician.

Ask the Experts | Achieva Early Intervention

Our partners at Achieva are experts in early infant development and they share their parent tips on developmental milestones for infants 0-6 months.

WQED Learning Locker

The Learning Locker is part of WQED’s vision for a new kind of learning experience: one that is on‑demand, personalized, and deeply attuned to children’s emotional and developmental needs. By combining beloved PBS KIDS content like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Sesame Street, and Carl the Collector with locally produced programs and expert‑informed tools, we provide meaningful resources that help children understand, name, and navigate their big feelings.

Family Resource Letters

Parents as Teachers teaching themes printable family letters. Suitable for early childhood centers and early intervention.

Musical Moments for Littles

Music exploration can happen anytime and anywhere: at home, on the move, or out and about! Weave in playful musical moments all throughout your day as you and your child learn and play together! Use this toolkit to create musical moments with your child anytime and use the accompanying playlists!

Infant Massage Playlist

Our partners at ACHIEVA Early Intervention have infant massage sessions that lessen fussiness and irritability and increases overall relaxation for babies. Enjoy this playlist of classical music that accompanies Infant massage sessions while you relax with your little one.

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WQED produced resources for educators and families with children birth to three years old.

Credits: WQED

Standards

Approaches to Learning Through Play (AL)

AL.1.1 — Demonstrate curiosity and initiative.
AL.1.2 — Use imagination and creativity to explore.
AL.2.1 — Show persistence in tasks.
AL.2.2 — Use problem‑solving strategies.
AL.3.1 — Engage in symbolic and pretend play.
AL.4.1 — Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.

Social & Emotional Development (SEL)

16.1.PK–2.A — Recognize and label emotions.
16.1.PK–2.B — Demonstrate self‑regulation and coping strategies.
16.1.PK–2.C — Develop positive self‑concept and confidence.
16.2.PK–2.A — Engage in positive interactions with peers and adults.
16.2.PK–2.B — Use communication to resolve conflicts.
16.2.PK–2.C — Show empathy and respect for others.
16.3.PK–2.A — Demonstrate responsible decision‑making.
16.3.PK–2.B — Follow routines and classroom expectations.

Language & Literacy Development (1.1–1.6)

Language Development

1.1.PK–2.A — Demonstrate understanding of spoken language.
1.1.PK–2.B — Follow directions and respond to questions.
1.2.PK–2.A — Engage in conversations with adults and peers.
1.2.PK–2.B — Use expanding vocabulary to express ideas.

Reading

1.3.PK–2.A — Show interest in books and stories.
1.3.PK–2.B — Retell stories and identify characters, settings, and events.
1.3.PK–2.C — Demonstrate phonological awareness (rhyming, syllables, sounds).
1.3.PK–2.D — Recognize letters and letter–sound relationships.

Writing

1.4.PK–2.A — Use drawing, dictation, and writing to express ideas.
1.4.PK–2.B — Demonstrate beginning writing conventions.
1.4.PK–2.C — Use writing for a variety of purposes.

Speaking & Listening

1.5.PK–2.A — Participate in conversations and discussions.
1.5.PK–2.B — Ask and answer questions to clarify understanding.
1.5.PK–2.C — Describe familiar people, places, and events.

Cognitive Development

Mathematics

2.1.PK–2.A — Demonstrate number sense and counting.
2.2.PK–2.A — Recognize patterns and relationships.
2.3.PK–2.A — Explore measurement and comparison.
2.4.PK–2.A — Use shapes and spatial reasoning.

Science

3.1.PK–2.A — Use observation and inquiry to explore the world.
3.2.PK–2.A — Investigate cause‑and‑effect relationships.
3.3.PK–2.A — Explore living things and their environments.
3.4.PK–2.A — Use tools and materials safely and purposefully.

Physical Development & Health

10.1.PK–2.A — Demonstrate gross motor skills (balance, coordination).
10.1.PK–2.B — Demonstrate fine motor skills (grasping, manipulating tools).
10.2.PK–2.A — Identify healthy practices and routines.
10.3.PK–2.A — Recognize safe behaviors.
10.4.PK–2.A — Participate in physical activities that promote fitness.

Family Engagement & Well‑Being (PAT‑specific, aligned to PA’s Family Engagement Standards)

Family partnerships
Safe and supportive learning environments
Culturally responsive practices
Use of community resources