📚 Open Access Library
Browse and access a curated collection of open-access research articles, reports, and educational resources for early childhood education.
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🧰 Toolkits & Guides
IECEDRI develops and offers a range of practical, evidence-based toolkits and guidelines for educators, caregivers, policymakers, and program implementers—adaptable for local contexts and real-world impact.
🧑🏫 A. Teaching and Classroom Practice
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Early Learning Curriculum Implementation Toolkit
✔ Lesson planning templates, activity guides, age-appropriate themes
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Play-Based Learning Toolkit
✔ Structured play ideas, free play materials, assessment strategies
✔ Indoor, outdoor, and imaginative play -
Inclusive Education Resource Toolkit
✔ Strategies for supporting children with disabilities and diverse needs
✔ Universal Design for Learning (UDL) adaptations -
Teacher's Guide to Observation and Assessment in ECE
✔ Observation checklists, portfolios, learning story templates
✔ Formative assessment methods -
Guidelines for Creating Child-Friendly Learning Environments
✔ Space design, safety standards, sensory zones, inclusive materials
✔ Low-cost and DIY classroom setup ideas
📖 B. Early Learning and Curriculum Support
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Early Literacy and Language Development Toolkit
✔ Phonemic awareness games, storytelling, home-language support
✔ Multilingual education approaches -
STEM in the Early Years Toolkit
✔ Science experiments, math games, inquiry-based projects
✔ Local material use & gender-sensitive approaches -
Nature-Based and Outdoor Learning Guidelines
✔ Activities for environmental awareness, ecological learning
✔ Safety checklists, weather-adaptive planning
🧠 C. Child Development and Well-Being
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Child Development Milestones Toolkit
✔ Visual guides, developmental screening tools
✔ Covers cognitive, emotional, motor, language development -
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Toolkit
✔ Emotional regulation activities, routines, teacher strategies
✔ Empathy, resilience, collaboration -
Trauma-Informed Care Guidelines for Early Childhood Settings
✔ Support for children exposed to adversity/crisis
✔ Staff training modules, care protocols
🏠 D. Family and Community Engagement
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Parent Engagement Toolkit for ECE Centers
✔ Home learning activities, parent-teacher conference templates
✔ Multilingual communication materials -
Community-Based Early Learning Program Guide
✔ Models for community-led preschools, volunteer training
✔ Involving local leaders, traditional knowledge -
Father Involvement in Early Learning Toolkit
✔ Strategies to engage male caregivers
✔ Addressing gender norms, cultural barriers
🏛️ E. Leadership, Policy, and Program Implementation
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ECE Center Management and Leadership Toolkit
✔ Staff supervision tools, budgeting, quality assurance
✔ Emergency preparedness, child protection -
Monitoring and Evaluation Toolkit for ECE Programs
✔ Indicators, data tools, reporting templates
✔ Aligned with SDG 4.2, national ECE goals -
Guidelines for Developing National ECE Curricula and Standards
✔ Frameworks, curriculum mapping, consultative processes
✔ Inclusivity, equity, global best practices -
Policy Brief Development Toolkit for ECE Advocates
✔ How to write and present evidence-based policy briefs
✔ Tailored for NGOs, civil society, ministries
🌐 F. Digital Learning and Technology Integration
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Technology Integration Toolkit for Early Learning
✔ Safe, age-appropriate tech use strategies
✔ App reviews, screen-time guidelines, family resources -
Digital Documentation and Communication Toolkit
✔ Learning portfolios, family newsletters, teacher-parent apps
✔ Tools for tracking child development digitally
📎 Format Recommendations:
- Printable PDFs, editable Word files, and interactive online versions
- Visuals (infographics, icons, illustrations) for ease of use
- Available in multiple languages (English, French, Swahili, Arabic)
- Aligned with national/international frameworks (e.g., NCF, SDGs, UNICEF, UNESCO)
🎥 Multimedia (Videos, Podcasts)
Explore a collection of educational videos, webinars, and podcasts to support early childhood education.
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📄 Case Studies
Read impactful case studies that highlight successful practices, challenges, and innovations in early childhood education.
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🏫 Classroom Resources
Download ready-to-use lesson plans, activity sheets, and other practical resources for your classroom.
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