Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
From practising school-day routines to opening lunchboxes independently, simple preparations over the summer can help children approach their first term with greater confidence. The first morning of Junior Infants can feel momentous for the whole household. For children, it marks…
UC Berkeley researchers say transitional kindergarten delivered the biggest long-term gains for lower-income children when paired with state preschool and better-funded primary schools. UC Berkeley researchers say California’s transitional kindergarten programme has delivered its biggest gains for children from lower-income…
From sensory trays and magnetic boards to cushion courses and treasure baskets, simple hands-on activities can help toddlers explore, move and play independently without making screens the default. Parents of toddlers know that boredom rarely arrives quietly. More often, it…
Consistent routines, brief goodbyes and trusting relationships can help young children adjust to nursery at their own pace, educators say. The start of a new school year can feel like a fresh beginning for families, but for young children it…
A theoretical study argues that shared, guided role-play helps preschool children develop imagination, self-regulation and social skills that underpin later learning. Preschool play is doing far more than passing time, according to a theoretical study in Frontiers in Psychology that…
Héctor Ruiz Martín says reading must be explicitly taught and urges parents and teachers to seek support at the first signs of difficulty, rather than treating dyslexia as a reflection of intelligence. October is dyslexia awareness month, and Héctor Ruiz…
The government will prepare legislation to give outdoor-focused early learning providers clearer licensing rules and a route to expand, while maintaining quality safeguards for families. New Zealand’s government is moving to create a formal legal pathway for nature-based early childhood…
A growing US school programme is moving learn-to-ride lessons from driveways into PE classes, giving young children a structured route to balance, confidence and road awareness. For generations, children have been taught to ride in driveways, on pavements and in…
Third grade marks a shift from learning to read to reading to learn, but Harvard educator Pamela Mason says the foundations , and the chances to change course , begin much earlier and continue well beyond it. Every year of…
Breaking instructions into visible, manageable steps can help children who struggle with attention, working memory or distractions , but the right support depends on where the difficulty begins. Children who struggle with multi-step directions often do not fail in the…
Tanoto Foundation says local governments are having to piece together funding for services supporting children from birth to age three, weakening efforts to deliver consistent care. Tanoto Foundation says Indonesia still lacks a clear budget line for services that support…
Birthdate cut-offs shape eligibility, but a child’s ability to manage routines, separate from caregivers and engage with others may matter just as much when choosing pre-K for 2026–27. For many families, the question is not just when a child can…
