Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
Research from leading health and childcare organisations highlights the importance of both structured and unstructured play for children’s growth. Organised activities, along with simple, imaginative, and sensory play, support language, movement, emotional regulation, and social skills, offering parents practical ways…
Teachers are encouraged to prioritise building trust, routines, and executive function skills in the initial weeks, which can lead to better learning outcomes throughout the year. In the first weeks of school, many teachers feel pushed to do everything at…
As Ukrainian children prepare for their first day at school, educators emphasise the importance of readiness and independence over early syllabus mastery, marking a significant shift towards a more flexible and child-centred approach to primary education. As children across Ukraine…
Manisa-based educator Dr Servet Yalçınkaya calls on parents to allow children to face challenges, learn from failure, and develop critical life skills by prioritising unstructured play and problem-solving over constant academic pressure. Manisa-based educator Dr Servet Yalçınkaya has urged parents…
Top educator LeBrea Pringle advocates for care-driven teaching rooted in neuroscience and emotional safety, aiming to foster environments where students feel seen, valued, and supported amidst diverse educational settings. LeBrea Pringle has built her teaching philosophy around a simple but…
Emerging research suggests that engaging children with descriptive language about colours, shapes, and categories through play can enhance their mental flexibility, with benefits extending into academic success and emotional well-being. A young child’s ability to stop, think and shift course…
A shift in approach encourages adults to guide children through problem-solving processes, helping them build confidence and resilience for future challenges in school, friendships, and beyond. Children learn how to solve problems best when adults resist the urge to step…
A recent study reveals that reductions in air pollution in northern Manhattan and the South Bronx are associated with better cognitive performance among children as young as three, highlighting the broader benefits of cleaner urban air. Children in New York…
Experts highlight the benefits of a relaxed, play-based, and relationship-focused homeschooling model for young learners, prioritising reading, writing, maths, and natural learning through daily routines and hands-on activities. Homeschooling kindergarten can feel both liberating and daunting, especially for parents who…
As Norwegian nurseries increasingly use digital apps to share children’s activities in real time, a child psychologist cautions this trend may foster unhealthy parental monitoring and undermine trust in early childhood care. As more nurseries lean on digital apps to…
A few minutes of colouring or baking with children can do more than produce a picture or biscuit , it builds trust, confidence, and vital connections, experts highlight new insights into the value of shared play. A few minutes spent…
Experts and parent organisations emphasise that emotional awareness, social skills, and self-care are crucial for children’s successful transition into school, shifting focus from reading ability to holistic readiness. Many parents focus on whether a child can already read before starting…
