Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
Celmira Macedo advocates for earlier, multisensory teaching approaches like EKUI to reverse Portugal’s declining PISA results, emphasising early intervention and inclusion. Celmira Macedo, the creator of the EKUI learning method, says Portugal’s slide in the OECD’s latest PISA results shows…
A new initiative in Florida highlights how introducing books during baby visits can foster responsive interactions, enhance relational health, and instill lifelong literacy habits from the earliest stages of life. A well-child visit in Florida recently showed how early shared…
Despite rapid growth, Australia’s childcare expansion is accompanied by high staff turnover, management changes, and low wages, raising concerns over quality and safety, experts warn. Australia’s childcare system is expanding fast, but a new analysis from Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute…
New Zealand’s pioneering early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, emphasises holistic development, agency, and community involvement, redefining how children learn through play, exploration, and supportive relationships. In early childhood, learning is rarely a matter of sitting still and memorising facts. It…
Children’s silence about their Montessori days often reflects the classroom’s rich, diverse activities and developmental factors, encouraging parents to foster natural conversations over time. Children who come home from a Montessori classroom and say they did “nothing” are usually telling…
Massachusetts is resuming access to child care financial aid for income-eligible families, backed by $31.2 million from a tax on high earners, aiming to ease a significant waitlist and stabilise early education providers. Massachusetts is set to reopen access to…
A Flinders University study indicates that a phonics-based reading app can significantly boost early literacy skills among young children, especially those behind their peers, while also providing valuable data to support targeted teaching interventions. A Flinders University study suggests a…
Greece’s new school year embraces a detailed framework prioritising safety, digital tools, inclusive education, and modernised school routines, marking a significant shift in educational policies for 2026-27. The new school year in Greece will begin on Friday, 11 September 2026,…
Buenos Aires announces plans to lower compulsory schooling age to three, aiming to increase early access and address regional inequalities in nursery education amid a broader national debate. Buenos Aires has moved to lower the starting age for compulsory schooling…
A new study from Singapore reveals that screen time during infancy and early school years is linked to slightly lower academic achievement, emphasising the importance of timing and context in Children’s screen use. Screens are now part of daily childhood,…
As Tennessee enforces its third-grade reading standards, experts highlight the importance of early childhood literacy practices, warning that children’s reading journeys begin long before state assessments and stressing the need for supportive home and digital environments for young learners. Tennessee’s…
Building toys remain a versatile and educational choice for children, supporting creativity, problem-solving, and developmental growth across different ages, according to experts and reviews. Building toys remain one of the most useful play categories for young children because they combine…
