Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): Minnesota's Early Learning

The Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs) are Minnesota's early learning standards, designed to align with kindergarten academic standards. They serve as a tool for early care and education programs to plan curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development activities. The ECIPs cover several domains of learning including: 

• Approaches to Learning

• Arts

• Language, Literacy, and Communication

• Mathematics

• Physical and Movement Development

• Scientific Thinking and Exploring

• Social and Emotional Development

• Social Systems

These standards aim to provide a coherent learning experience and smooth transitions for children from birth to kindergarten.

This document offers detailed guidance on the ECIPs, including their purpose and guiding principles. It also explains how different groups such as families, teachers, and providers can utilize these standards. It emphasizes the importance of play, exploration, and active learning in early childhood development.