- Social and emotional development: Head Start programs help children develop social skills, such as cooperation and sharing, and emotional skills, such as self-awareness and self-regulation.
- Language and literacy development: Head Start programs help children develop language and literacy skills, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Cognitive development: Head Start programs help children develop their thinking skills, such as problem-solving and reasoning.
- Physical development: Head Start programs help children develop their physical skills, such as gross motor skills (e.g., running and jumping) and fine motor skills (e.g., cutting and pasting).
- Health and nutrition: Head Start programs provide children with health screenings, dental care, and nutritious meals.
- Family engagement: Head Start programs encourage parents and families to be involved in their children's education and development.