SNEAK PREVIEW: The Early Learning Toolkit expands with four new Early Childhood Strategies!

Earlier this year the Center for Education Innovations (CEI) launched the Early Learning Toolkit, an online platform with research and practical resources for implementers working to improve student learning in the developing world. Now, we are thrilled to announce that through our collaboration with the LEGO Foundation, the Early Learning Toolkit is expanding to include vital and evidence-backed strategies focused on supporting children and families not just from the first day of school, but from birth.

This expansion will be formally announced next week, but as leaders in this critical field of early childhood development, we wanted to give you a sneak peak of the new strategies first. Many of you have also contributed your time and expertise to the development of this resource, without which this expansion would not have been possible. A huge thanks to you for that.

We’re proud of the resource we’ve developed, and are excited to share it with as many passionate implementers as possible. We hope you will join our efforts and share the Early Learning Toolkit with your colleagues and networks. Please feel free to use any of the sample texts and media below.

Sample Tweets:

#EarlyLearningToolkit now has info on early childhood development strategies from birth http://ow.ly/LjEJ301g4sY #ECD

@CEInnovations joined forces w/ @LEGOFoundation to give #ECD practitioners the info & tools they need to succeed: www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org

Combining global networks & passionate commitments to lifelong learning @LEGOFoundation & @CEInnovations present www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org

A child's learning begins at birth. #EarlyLearningToolkit now has strategies to aid your work with children 0-12 http://ow.ly/CXz8301g4M7

Just finished exploring @CEInnovations #EarlyLearningToolkit. Tips sourced directly from implementers, latest research, videos & more!

How can educators integrate #ECD w/ existing #health & #nutrition programs? #EarlyLearningToolkit has practical tools bit.ly/29fptC7

Integrated early childhood dev engages multiple sectors to support children. See how: www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org @LEGOFoundation @CEInnovations

Early childhood workforce KEY to quality. That’s why @LEGOFoundation & @CEInnovations added resources to support them www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org

A child’s education begins at birth, now the Early Learning Toolkit’s strategies to improve learning outcomes do too! http://ow.ly/CXz8301g4M7

Sample Tweets w/ room for photos:

@LEGOFoundation  & @CEInnovations  partnered to share latest evidence & tools in #ECD: www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org

Playful learning drives discovery learning and problem-solving, esp when we start early! http://www.earlylearningtoolkit.org/playful-learning

Children are naturally curious. How can we channel that to greater learning & lives? http://www.earlylearningtoolkit.org/playful-learning

Caregivers 4 young children deserve support & instruction Find tips w/ #EarlyLearningToolkit bit.ly/29vALjq

Supporting practitioners in #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment means supporting children’s futures. Find latest on how bit.ly/2997RGy #ECD

A child has comprehensive needs. Help your work respond more effectively across sectors: bit.ly/29fptC7

How can you pursue cross-sector partnerships 2 better develop young children? See the latest bit.ly/29fptC7​

Attentive & responsive caregiving is NOT easy - but it can make all the difference  bit.ly/29vALjq

Supporting nurturing relationships for young children can change an entire community bit.ly/29vALjq

Sample Posts (FB/LinkedIn):

CEI and the LEGO Foundation have brought knowledge and digital resources to your fingertips with the newly expanded Early Learning Toolkit. Explore implementer-sourced tips and tools, latest evidence, videos, case studies and more! www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org

ECD and primary education practitioners in the developing world often lack places from which to draw practical tools. The LEGO Foundation and the Center for Education Innovations (CEI) are working to change this with the Early Learning Toolkit. Implementer-sourced tips, downloadable resources, case studies, videos and more. www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org

If you’re working to improve learning outcomes for children aged anywhere from 0-12, the Early Learning Toolkit has the latest research and resources you need to succeed, all organized in a fun yet practical online platform. Highly recommend you take a look: www.EarlyLearningToolkit.org

Learning begins at birth, and the LEGO Foundation and the Center for Education Innovations (CEI) are determined to give those working with children aged 0-12 the information and tools they need to make a positive impact. Explore the Early Learning Toolkit for yourself! bit.ly/1RJOTbi

Combining global networks, expert analysis, and a passionate commitment to improving lives through education, the LEGO Foundation and the Center for Education Innovations are thrilled to announce the addition of early childhood strategy guidance to the Early Learning Toolkit: bit.ly/1RJOTbi

Those of us working with young children are committed to staying informed and improving. Now we can find tools and guidance online at the Early Learning Toolkit. Explore the easy-to-use platform here: http://ow.ly/CXz8301g4M7

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