Resources

Find local early childhood resources we recommend to our parents and the community.

National Association for the Education of Young Children | NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children.

Right ChoiceFor Kids
Another NAEYC website with information about accredited programs, videos and other parent and teacher resources.

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance
This organization offers information about the Reggio Emilia, Italy education system that has inspired educators around the world to reach for the highest quality standards.

Illinois State Board of Education
The Illinois Early Learning Standards define what all students should know and be able to do at each grade level. GBN uses these standards for children's learning goals.

Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children
Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young children is a membership organization dedicated to leading and strengthening the efforts of professionals who work to achieve healthy development and quality education of children from birth to age eight.

Kohl Children's Museum
Kohl Children's Museum creates exemplary, developmentally appropriate, hands-on educational experiences for young children in a fun, intimate environment.

Illinois Action For Children
Action for Children, formerly the Day Care Action Council of Illinois, has championed the cause of quality child care and early education for families and children throughout Illinois for 35 years. Action for Children provides access to resources, community, advocacy and represents an alliance of individuals and groups dedicated to empowering and supporting parents, child care providers and family service programs.

Disney Family
Daily family features, tools, experts, and shopping.

The American Academy of Pediatrics

Zero To Three
Helping babies and toddlers grow and develop.

Project Approach
The Project Approach refers to a set of teaching strategies which enable teachers to guide children through in-depth studies of real world topics. This Approach provides a complex but flexible framework for teaching-learning interactions that may be carried out by a class or by small groups of children of all ages.

Chicago Botanic Garden
Family activities at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Kidwinks
Activities for children and families in the Chicago area.

Parenting Perspectives
Parent coaching and counseling for parents and children.

Wise Choice Guidance
Effective strategies for children, families and teachers.