Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
Rutgers researchers find that integrating practical community assistance with early literacy promotion during paediatric visits significantly enhances social-emotional development and verbal responsiveness among Latino children in their first 18 months. Rutgers researchers say that pairing early literacy promotion with broader…
The Washington state government announces a major expansion of the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, adding 42 new sites and thousands more slots to support children from lower-income families in the upcoming school year. Washington families looking for free…
Researchers at McGill University have created a virtual coaching programme that supports parents of children with developmental delays, boosting confidence and understanding during a confusing wait for specialist care. McGill University researchers say they have developed and tested a virtual…
A growing movement among parents and lawmakers in the US is challenging the increasing use of screens in classrooms, especially for young children, amid concerns over distraction, playtime, and the quality of digital education. Parents across the United States are…
New insights highlight how simple, engaging, and repetitive books are shaping early literacy, emotional growth, and bonding for toddlers, with interactive and rhythmic titles leading the way. For many toddlers, story time is less a calm ritual than a demand…
Preschoolers often release their pent-up emotions after a day of managing social and environmental demands. Experts emphasise gentle transitions, validation, and calm environments to help children recover and parents to navigate their own fatigue. Many parents know the scene well:…
California’s transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students face troubling high rates of chronic absenteeism, prompting targeted strategies to improve attendance and address foundational learning gaps amid ongoing challenges following the pandemic. California’s youngest pupils are still missing school at troubling rates,…
Short, focused YouTube channels such as Alphablocks and Numberblocks are helping young children learn foundational skills in phonics and maths. Experts emphasise the importance of parent involvement and high-quality content to maximise learning and avoid passive screen consumption. For parents…
A Rutgers-led study reveals that reading with young children not only supports language skills but also reduces harsh parenting and behaviour problems years later, highlighting the broader emotional benefits of a simple bedtime routine. Parents who read regularly with young…
New research reveals that children start recognising words from background conversations around age two, highlighting the importance of everyday adult talk in early language growth. Researchers have found that toddlers are not just learning language from the words spoken directly…
Familiar routines, social skills and gradual exposure are key strategies recommended by experts to ease children’s transition into preschool, shifting focus from academic achievement to confidence and social readiness. The run-up to pre-K can unsettle both children and parents, but…
Everett Public Schools launch their first full-day pre-kindergarten in a move praised for boosting school readiness and socio-emotional development, with over 280 children benefiting from the expanded programme. Everett Public Schools opened its first full school day of pre-kindergarten on…
