Get Free “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Materials

CDC’s Milestone Tracker App

• Learn more about the Milestone Tracker app – now available in English and Spanish
• Download the Milestone Tracker app from the App StoreExternal
• Download the Milestone Tracker app from Google PlayExternal

Milestone Moments Booklet – Order Online

• English Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 24 Pages, 508]English Print Version Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 24 Pages, Print Only]
• Spanish Cdc-pdf[10 MB, 24 Pages, 508] Spanish Print Version Cdc-pdf[5 MB, 24 Pages, Print Only]
• Simplified Chinese Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 48 Pages, 508] Simplified Chinese Print Version Cdc-pdf[1 MB, 48 Pages, Print Only]
• Korean Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 48 Pages, 508] Korean Print Version Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 48 Pages, Print Only]

Checklists

• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 1 year
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 3 years

• 4 years
• 5 years
• All Checklists with Tips

• English Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 20 Pages, 508]
• Spanish Cdc-pdf[8 MB, 20 Pages, 508]
• Vietnamese Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 20 Pages, 508]
• Simplified Chinese Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 20 Pages, Print Only]
• Brazilian Portuguese Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 20 Pages, Print Only]
• Haitian Creole Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 20 Pages, Print Only]

Milestones in Action is a free library of photos and videos of developmental milestones.

• English
• Spanish

Where is Bear?  A Terrific Tale for 2-Year-Olds  –  Order Online

• English Cdc-pdf[27 MB, 11 Pages, Print Only]
• Spanish Cdc-pdf[6 MB, 38 Pages, Print Only]

Amazing Me: It’s Busy Being 3!  –  Order Online

• English Cdc-pdf[29 MB, 38 Pages, 508]
• Spanish Cdc-pdf[6 MB, 38 Pages, Print Only]
• Coloring sheets Cdc-pdf[378 KB, 6 Pages, Print Only]

Learn more about our Amazing Books

How to Help Your Child  Tip Sheet

• English and Spanish Cdc-pdf[406 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Korean Cdc-pdf[157 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
• Vietnamese Cdc-pdf[227 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
• Haitian Creole Cdc-pdf[223 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Combined with How to Talk with the Doctor  Tip Sheet English Cdc-pdf[562 KB, 2 Pages, 508], Spanish Cdc-pdf[216 KB, 2 Pages, 508]

How to Talk with the Doctor Tip Sheet

• English and Spanish Cdc-pdf[422 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Korean Cdc-pdf[126 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
• Vietnamese Cdc-pdf[213 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
• Haitian Creole Cdc-pdf[333 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Combined with How to Help Your Child  Tip Sheet English Cdc-pdf[562 KB, 2 Pages, 508], Spanish Cdc-pdf[216 KB, 2 Pages, 508]

Find your state’s Early Intervention Services contact

Milestone Brochure: Track Your Child’s Developmental Milestones – Order Online

• English Cdc-pdf[738 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
• Spanish Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Korean Cdc-pdf[721 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
• Vietnamese Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 2 Pages, 508]
• Haitian Creole Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]

Flyers –  Order Online

• Milestone Tracker App Flyer English and Spanish Cdc-pdf[1 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• First Tooth Flyer – English and Spanish Cdc-pdf[663 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Almost Walking Flyer – English Cdc-pdf[80 KB, 1 Page, Print Only] Spanish Cdc-pdf[637 KB, 1 Page, Print Only]
• Watch Me – English Cdc-pdf[9 MB, 1 Page, Print Only] Spanish Cdc-pdf[529 KB, 1 Page, 508]

Growth Charts

• Grow Up Healthy Chart (includes immunizations) English Cdc-pdf[6 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only],  Spanish Cdc-pdf[6 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Milestone Growth Chart English and Spanish Cdc-pdf[513 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]

Posters

• Milestone Tracker App Poster English Cdc-pdf[387 KB, 1 Page Print Only]  Spanish Cdc-pdf[737 KB, 1 Page, Print Only]
• Milestones Matter (English) Cdc-pdf[5 MB, 1 Page, Print Only]
• Milestones Matter (Spanish) Cdc-pdf[350 KB, 1 Page, Print Only]

Web Buttons

• Post a web button to link Learn the Signs. Act Early. to your website, blog, or social networking site (e.g. Facebook page).

Videos

• These videos from “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” can be shared on your website, posted to social media, shown in waiting rooms, or included in presentations.

Primers
Primers provide tips on ways to integrate “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials across various settings.

• Health Care Providers (Primer English Cdc-pdf[649 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish Cdc-pdf[761 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
• Early Childhood Educators (Primer English Cdc-pdf[636 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish Cdc-pdf[780 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
• WIC Program Staff (Primer English Cdc-pdf[336 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish Cdc-pdf[486 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
• Early Head Start and Head Start Programs (Primer English Cdc-pdf[342 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish Cdc-pdf[488 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
• Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (Primer English Cdc-pdf[434 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish Cdc-pdf[923 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
• Home Visiting Programs (Primer English Cdc-pdf[712 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish Cdc-pdf[553 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
• Child Find Programs (Primer English Cdc-pdf[309 KB, 2 Pages, 508])  (Primer Spanish Cdc-pdf[330 KB, 2 Pages, 508])

Narrated PowerPoint Presentations

• Health Care Providers (Presentation in EnglishCdc-zip)
• Parents of Young Children (Presentation in EnglishCdc-zip) (Presentation in SpanishCdc-ppt)

Tips for Talking with Parents about Developmental Concerns

• English Cdc-pdf[370 KB, 2 Pages. 508]
• Spanish Cdc-pdf[132 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only] [132 KB, 1 Page , Print Only]

Developmental Monitoring and Screening Fact Sheet

• English and Spanish Cdc-pdf[411 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]

Developmental Screening Passport
This resource from Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!External can be used to track a child’s developmental screening history and share results with providers.

• English Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 6 Pages, 508], English Print Version Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
• Spanish Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]

Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns
An online training for early care and education providers. FREE Continuing Education is available.

• Take the 1-hour training in English
• Take the 1-hour training in Spanish

Autism Case Training Online

• Take the Autism Case Training online to learn about identifying, diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Case Training, Classroom-Based Curriculum

• The ACT in-classroom curriculum is designed to educate future healthcare providers on identifying, diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder.

Customization

You can add your organization’s contact information to any of these materials by following these simple steps. Note: This requires the use of Adobe program InDesign.

1. Email us at ActEarly@cdc.gov to let us know you would like to customize the materials and how you will be using them.
2. Access our GroupSpaces site to download and edit the customizable files.
3. Print your own customized materials and distribute.

Note: Customized materials may not include the CDC or HHS logos.

Samples of customized materials

Milestones Brochure Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 2 Pages, 508]

Milestone Moments Booklet Cdc-pdf[990 KB, 1 Page, Print Only]

Translations

CDC offers most materials in Spanish, and many materials in Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese (as indicated above). Some non-CDC partners have translated materials into other languages including Haitian Creole, Russian, Turkish, French, Indonesian, Bengali, Urdu, Arabic, and Portuguese. To access these additional translations, please email ActEarly@cdc.gov.

To translate “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials, please email us at ActEarly@cdc.gov with the following information:

1. The language you will use.
2. The product(s) you will translate.
3. Whether you need editable “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” files.
4. Whether you will make the translated materials available online.

Please note:

1. Your translated materials must reference the original “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials (e.g. “Content provided (in English) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. program; www.cdc.gov/ActEarly. Translation of that content provided by [your organization].”).
2. Your translated materials must not include the CDC or HHS logos.
3. Please send your final translation (file or link) to ActEarly@cdc.gov.

Ordering Online

Limited quantities of Learn the Signs. Act Early. materials are available for order and shipment at no cost through our online ordering site. While we no longer process order requests that are higher than the listed limits, we recommend either downloading and printing the materials yourselves or reaching out to your state’s Act Early Ambassador who may have customized materials available for you. If you have additional questions about your order, please email ActEarly@cdc.gov .