STAR NET: Early Childhood

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Illinois STAR NET envisions a future where early childhood professionals and families have the supports needed to provide all children with a high quality, equitable education in inclusive environments. STAR NET’s mission is to promote: • evidence-based inclusive practices for young children with disabilities. • professional development to support educators and families. • meaningful child outcomes through innovative and engaging learning experiences. STAR NET produces the Apples Video series and provides a variety of other opportunities. Please visit www.starnet.org/home.

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Integrated Therapy on The Playground (Apple Slice, September 2025)

Integrated Therapy on The Playground (Apple Slice, September 2025) STAR NET: Early Childhood

42 views - 4 months ago

Supporting Children with Visual Impairments (Apple Slice, August 2025)

Supporting Children with Visual Impairments (Apple Slice, August 2025) STAR NET: Early Childhood

81 views - 6 months ago

Math in Early Childhood: Number Sense (Apple Slice, May 2025)

Math in Early Childhood: Number Sense (Apple Slice, May 2025) STAR NET: Early Childhood

166 views - 8 months ago

A Look at Accessible Playgrounds and Integrated Therapy (Apples #198)

A Look at Accessible Playgrounds and Integrated Therapy (Apples #198) STAR NET: Early Childhood

265 views - 10 months ago

Building Classroom Community (Apple Slice, Feb. 2025)

Building Classroom Community (Apple Slice, Feb. 2025) STAR NET: Early Childhood

332 views - 11 months ago

Engaging Children During Read-Alouds (Apple Slice, Aug 2024 - edited)

Engaging Children During Read-Alouds (Apple Slice, Aug 2024 - edited) STAR NET: Early Childhood

361 views - 1 year ago

Project Approach Work for Children who are Multilingual and Children with Disabilities (Apples #197)

Project Approach Work for Children who are Multilingual and Children with Disabilities (Apples #197) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1K views - 1 year ago

Engaging Children in Snack Time (APPLE Slice, Apr 2024 - with correction)

Engaging Children in Snack Time (APPLE Slice, Apr 2024 - with correction) STAR NET: Early Childhood

690 views - 1 year ago

Beginning-of-the-Year Transitions (Apple Slice, Feb 2024)

Beginning-of-the-Year Transitions (Apple Slice, Feb 2024) STAR NET: Early Childhood

464 views - 2 years ago

Yoga and the Mind (Apples #196)

Yoga and the Mind (Apples #196) STAR NET: Early Childhood

739 views - 2 years ago

Statewide STAR NET - Introduction Video

Statewide STAR NET - Introduction Video STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.6K views - 3 years ago

Introduction to Illinois STAR NET - Early Childhood Grant Project

Introduction to Illinois STAR NET - Early Childhood Grant Project STAR NET: Early Childhood

2.4K views - 3 years ago

Rebuilding Family Engagement (Apples #195)

Rebuilding Family Engagement (Apples #195) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.7K views - 3 years ago

Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education Goals (Apples #194)

Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education Goals (Apples #194) STAR NET: Early Childhood

3.2K views - 4 years ago

Manage Your Stress Improve Your Life (Apple Slice, Sep 2020)

Manage Your Stress Improve Your Life (Apple Slice, Sep 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

475 views - 5 years ago

Families - A Child's First Teacher (Apple Slice, Sep 2020)

Families - A Child's First Teacher (Apple Slice, Sep 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

779 views - 5 years ago

Remote Learning: Family Perspective (Apple Slice, Aug 2020)

Remote Learning: Family Perspective (Apple Slice, Aug 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

404 views - 5 years ago

COVID 19: Lessons Learned from Child Care - Voices from the Field (Apple Slice, Aug 2020)

COVID 19: Lessons Learned from Child Care - Voices from the Field (Apple Slice, Aug 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.2K views - 5 years ago

Teacher Well-being in Early Childhood Programs (Apples #193)

Teacher Well-being in Early Childhood Programs (Apples #193) STAR NET: Early Childhood

6.6K views - 5 years ago

Helping Your Child During the Pandemic (Apple Slice, April 2020)

Helping Your Child During the Pandemic (Apple Slice, April 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

884 views - 5 years ago

The Value of Process Art (Apple Slice, Apr 2020)

The Value of Process Art (Apple Slice, Apr 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

50K views - 5 years ago

Seven Stages of Children's Writing Development (Apple Slice, Feb 2020)

Seven Stages of Children's Writing Development (Apple Slice, Feb 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

60.6K views - 6 years ago

Let's Go for a Walk (Apple Slice, Jan 2020)

Let's Go for a Walk (Apple Slice, Jan 2020) STAR NET: Early Childhood

411 views - 6 years ago

Using Visual Supports for All Children (Apple Slice, Oct 2019)

Using Visual Supports for All Children (Apple Slice, Oct 2019) STAR NET: Early Childhood

9.2K views - 6 years ago

The Benefits of Mud Play: Why Playing in the Mud is More Than Just Fun! (Apple Slice, Jun 2019)

The Benefits of Mud Play: Why Playing in the Mud is More Than Just Fun! (Apple Slice, Jun 2019) STAR NET: Early Childhood

7.6K views - 6 years ago

Transitions for Beginners (Apple Slice, Jun 2019)

Transitions for Beginners (Apple Slice, Jun 2019) STAR NET: Early Childhood

20K views - 6 years ago

Smartphones, Tablets, and Screen Time - Oh My! (Apple Slice, Jun 2019)

Smartphones, Tablets, and Screen Time - Oh My! (Apple Slice, Jun 2019) STAR NET: Early Childhood

660 views - 6 years ago

A Childrens Journey: Investigating the Fire Truck (Apples Video #104)

A Childrens Journey: Investigating the Fire Truck (Apples Video #104) STAR NET: Early Childhood

4.7K views - 6 years ago

Understanding Sensory Processing (Video #192)

Understanding Sensory Processing (Video #192) STAR NET: Early Childhood

21.1K views - 6 years ago

Digging Deeper: Reflective Practice in Early Childhood Settings (Apple Slice, Aug 2018)

Digging Deeper: Reflective Practice in Early Childhood Settings (Apple Slice, Aug 2018) STAR NET: Early Childhood

14.3K views - 7 years ago

Discovering Nature Classrooms in Early Childhood (Video #191)

Discovering Nature Classrooms in Early Childhood (Video #191) STAR NET: Early Childhood

35.3K views - 7 years ago

Welcome to STARNET's YouTube Channel!

Welcome to STARNET's YouTube Channel! STAR NET: Early Childhood

6.1K views - 7 years ago

STEAM (Apple Slice, Mar 2018)

STEAM (Apple Slice, Mar 2018) STAR NET: Early Childhood

4.5K views - 7 years ago

Preschool Inclusion - Part 2: Reflections on the Process (Video #190)

Preschool Inclusion - Part 2: Reflections on the Process (Video #190) STAR NET: Early Childhood

11.2K views - 8 years ago

Preschool Inclusion - Part 1: Moving Illinois Forward (Video #189)

Preschool Inclusion - Part 1: Moving Illinois Forward (Video #189) STAR NET: Early Childhood

8.4K views - 8 years ago

Small Groups Make Big Impacts (Apple Slice, Jan 2018)

Small Groups Make Big Impacts (Apple Slice, Jan 2018) STAR NET: Early Childhood

992 views - 8 years ago

Reaching and Teaching: Promoting Safety (Video #188)

Reaching and Teaching: Promoting Safety (Video #188) STAR NET: Early Childhood

2.4K views - 8 years ago

Reaching and Teaching: Promoting Mental Health (Video #187)

Reaching and Teaching: Promoting Mental Health (Video #187) STAR NET: Early Childhood

2K views - 8 years ago

Play-Based Learning...It's More Than Fun and Games (Video #186)

Play-Based Learning...It's More Than Fun and Games (Video #186) STAR NET: Early Childhood

100K views - 9 years ago

Thoughts, Feelings and Actions: Self-Regulation in Early Childhood (Video #185)

Thoughts, Feelings and Actions: Self-Regulation in Early Childhood (Video #185) STAR NET: Early Childhood

69.7K views - 9 years ago

The Journey from Good to Great: Pulling It All Together (Video #184)

The Journey from Good to Great: Pulling It All Together (Video #184) STAR NET: Early Childhood

2.2K views - 9 years ago

The Journey from Good to Great: Intentional Planning (Video #183)

The Journey from Good to Great: Intentional Planning (Video #183) STAR NET: Early Childhood

3.8K views - 9 years ago

The Journey from Good to Great: Conversations (Video #182)

The Journey from Good to Great: Conversations (Video #182) STAR NET: Early Childhood

3K views - 9 years ago

The Journey from Good to Great: It Begins with You! (Video #181)

The Journey from Good to Great: It Begins with You! (Video #181) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.9K views - 9 years ago

Meaningful Math Activities in Pre-K: Part 2 (Video #180)

Meaningful Math Activities in Pre-K: Part 2 (Video #180) STAR NET: Early Childhood

33.4K views - 9 years ago

Meaningful Math Activities in Pre-K: Part 1 (Video #179)

Meaningful Math Activities in Pre-K: Part 1 (Video #179) STAR NET: Early Childhood

71.8K views - 9 years ago

A Proactive Approach to Involvement (Video #178)

A Proactive Approach to Involvement (Video #178) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.4K views - 9 years ago

Bodies Jumping; Brains Pumping! Movement for the Whole Child (Video #177)

Bodies Jumping; Brains Pumping! Movement for the Whole Child (Video #177) STAR NET: Early Childhood

2.1K views - 9 years ago

Using Movement to Engage Young Learners (Video #176)

Using Movement to Engage Young Learners (Video #176) STAR NET: Early Childhood

2K views - 9 years ago

The Fred Rogers Legacy: A Dialogue with Hedda Sharapan (Video #175)

The Fred Rogers Legacy: A Dialogue with Hedda Sharapan (Video #175) STAR NET: Early Childhood

4.2K views - 9 years ago

Let's Talk Science! (Video #174)

Let's Talk Science! (Video #174) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.7K views - 9 years ago

Integrated Therapies and Teamwork Equals Success! (Video #173)

Integrated Therapies and Teamwork Equals Success! (Video #173) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.3K views - 9 years ago

Diversity in Our Schools: Understanding & Supporting Hispanic & Latino Families (Video #172)

Diversity in Our Schools: Understanding & Supporting Hispanic & Latino Families (Video #172) STAR NET: Early Childhood

2.3K views - 9 years ago

Conversations with Dr. Lilian Katz (Video #171)

Conversations with Dr. Lilian Katz (Video #171) STAR NET: Early Childhood

9.7K views - 9 years ago

Planning, Preparing and Partnerships (Video #170)

Planning, Preparing and Partnerships (Video #170) STAR NET: Early Childhood

634 views - 9 years ago

Stuck on Stickers?...STOP! (Video #169)

Stuck on Stickers?...STOP! (Video #169) STAR NET: Early Childhood

1.3K views - 9 years ago

Paraeducators at Work (Video #168)

Paraeducators at Work (Video #168) STAR NET: Early Childhood

44.6K views - 9 years ago

Engaging Young Children in the Outdoor Environment (Video #166)

Engaging Young Children in the Outdoor Environment (Video #166) STAR NET: Early Childhood

152.6K views - 9 years ago

Why Are These Children Acting This Way? (Video #165)

Why Are These Children Acting This Way? (Video #165) STAR NET: Early Childhood

5.8K views - 9 years ago

Reggio Inspired: Welcome to Maplewood Richmond Heights! (Video #164)

Reggio Inspired: Welcome to Maplewood Richmond Heights! (Video #164) STAR NET: Early Childhood

2.1K views - 9 years ago