Explore the links below to find frequently requested early childhood learning materials. Additional resources can be obtained from Child Care Aware and the Better Beginnings website.

Arkansas Early Childhood Curriculum

• Arkansas Approved Curriculum
• Supplemental Curriculum

Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards: Birth through 60 Months

• Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards: Birth through 60 Months
• Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards: Birth through 60 Months – Spanish
• Developmental Rating Scale for Birth to 36 Months
• Developmental Rating Scale for 19-60 Months

Arkansas Workforce Knowledge and Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals

The Arkansas Workforce Knowledge and Competencies (WKC) define what early childhood professionals should know and be able to do in their role working with and/or on behalf of children and families.

Kindergarten Readiness

• Getting Ready for Kindergarten: A Calendar of Family Activities
• Getting Ready for Kindergarten: A Calendar of Family Activities – Spanish
• Kindergarten Readiness Indicator Checklist for Families
• Kindergarten Readiness Indicator Checklist for Teachers

AR Resource Connections

AR Resource Connections is a free, one-stop website for early childhood designed to save providers time, reduce costs, and improve quality.

• AR Resource Connections Website

Other

• CDC – Learn the Signs Act Early
• Medical Home Brochure – English – Spanish
• Shaken Baby Brochure – English – Spanish