Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
A recent study highlights how children’s language growth is influenced not just by direct interaction but also by ambient speech, challenging previous assumptions and shedding new light on early vocabulary development. Children may absorb far more language from adult conversation…
A Columbia University study spanning over two decades finds that reductions in pollutants such as PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and PAHs in New York City are associated with better cognitive test scores in young children, supporting the broader benefits of pollution…
Research reveals that genuine parent-practitioner collaboration, based on shared understanding and mutual respect, is crucial for children’s emotional security and learning, yet practical barriers often hinder meaningful engagement in early years settings. In early years settings, family partnership is too…
As the UK advances policies that treat early years as integral to education, experts and Nordic models highlight the importance of quality, rights-based approaches to narrow developmental gaps and foster lifelong learning. The case for treating early years as part…
Research from Türkiye reveals that as preschool children grow older, their ability to understand others’ viewpoints influences social problem-solving through advances in working memory, highlighting the importance of integrated cognitive and emotional activities in early education. A new study from…
Research suggests that children as young as four show brain changes associated with obesity risk, highlighting the potential for earlier intervention to prevent weight gain. Researchers at Florida International University say children as young as four with a higher body…
Georgia’s publicly funded pre-kindergarten programme for 4-year-olds has become the first in the US to meet all 10 of the National Institute for Early Education Research’s quality benchmarks, highlighting a rare balance of scale and quality amid nationwide growth and…
Research from New Zealand and Sri Lanka reveals that integrating prayer, meditation, and moral teachings into preschool routines can nurture children’s respect for nature and promote eco-friendly behaviour from a young age. A doctoral study from New Zealand-based educator and…
Research shows that fostering early number sense in young children is more effective through everyday conversations, play, and routines than formal lessons. Understanding how language and parental attitudes influence maths learning can help parents support their children’s future academic success…
As concerns over sensory overload grow, parents are increasingly choosing low-stimulation, open-ended toys and activities that promote independent play, focus, and emotional regulation in young children, reshaping traditional notions of engaging toy selection. For parents of children aged five to…
Celebrating 20 years, Sesame Street introduces interactive games and resources to help military children manage change, stay active, and build healthy habits at home and in the community. Sesame Street is marking 20 years of work with military families with…
Research reveals that emphasising play in early years not only fosters creativity and physical skills but also significantly boosts cognitive and social growth, transforming traditional approaches to preschool education. Play-based learning gives young children a route into early education that…
