Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
BEAM, a programme from Bend, Oregon, champions an approach that prioritises support over exclusion for neurodivergent children with complex needs, fostering trust and connection through play and steady relationships. BEAM, a Bend-based programme focused on neurodivergent children and students with…
Innovative approaches that link letter learning to children’s interests, movement, and ownership are transforming early literacy education, making it more effective and enjoyable for preschoolers. Many parents discover that the hardest part of early literacy is not the alphabet itself,…
Russia’s education Ministry plans to overhaul kindergartens’ curricula, prioritising cultural, moral, and behavioural instruction over early academic skills, sparking debate over childhood upbringing. Russia’s education ministry is preparing to redraw what kindergartens are expected to teach, shifting the emphasis away…
Malaysia’s Community Development Department (Kemas) plans to launch 132 autism-focused preschools across the country in January 2027, aiming to enhance early intervention services for nearly 2,000 families and foster inclusive education for children with special needs. Malaysia’s Community Development Department,…
A comprehensive review underscores that babies’ facial and bodily expressions are vital in shaping social bonds, regulating emotions, and fostering early communication, challenging traditional views of infant reactions as passive responses. Babies are not simply reacting to the world around…
As children head back to school, parents and carers are encouraged to adopt simple, creative strategies to help youngsters articulate their emotions and build confidence, easing the transition into a new academic year. As the new school year begins, many…
Recent research and expert guidance reveal that sensory activities can significantly enhance toddlers’ motor skills, language, and social abilities, turning everyday materials into powerful learning tools. Sensory play can do far more than keep a toddler occupied for an afternoon.…
Educators are urged to look beyond children’s recitation of the alphabet and numbers, recognising that emotional health, communication, and routines from home are key to genuine classroom preparedness, challenging traditional notions of readiness. A child can arrive at kindergarten knowing…
Recent research underscores the importance of play, conversation, and creative activities over formal lessons in equipping children with the language and confidence needed for kindergarten, highlighting the vital role of engaging and shared experiences in early literacy development. The most…
Moonbug Entertainment introduces a new framework for preschool programs, emphasising real-life connections, emotional relationships, active post-viewing activities, and diverse storytelling, aiming to align media content with child development research. Moonbug Entertainment has set out four learning principles intended to shape…
New research from the University of Cambridge reveals that reading for pleasure significantly enhances brain health, wellbeing, and social connection, with implications for tackling mental decline and loneliness in later life. Reading for pleasure can do far more than fill…
Growing concerns over children’s motor skills highlight how everyday play and household chores can foster coordination, strength, and independence in young children, without the need for structured drills. Young children often build the foundations of movement through the most ordinary…
