Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
New approaches to training educators emphasise observation, clarity in communication, and teamwork over diagnostic roles, aiming to improve support for students with hidden challenges while safeguarding staff wellbeing. Training for invisible disabilities in class is less about new teaching methods…
In an age of busy schedules, experts highlight the power of slow, intentional moments between caregivers and children, emphasising that small acts of presence and curiosity are vital for emotional well-being and developmental growth. One quiet morning, a grandmother stood…
Child specialists warn that high expectations and stress at the beginning of the school year may harm children’s learning and mental health, emphasising the importance of a calm, supportive environment and realistic family expectations. Excess pressure at the start of…
Research indicates that fostering positive relationships, consistent behaviour, and psychological safety in classrooms enhances student achievement, attendance, and motivation, underscoring the importance of a supportive school environment. The start of a school year often sends teachers back to lesson plans,…
Kerry Hempenstall’s review highlights that many core principles of effective reading instruction, emphasising explicit teaching, have been well-established for years , a reminder for educators, parents, and policymakers amidst ongoing debates. Kerry Hempenstall’s review of reading instruction has become a…
Effective classroom routines, when modelled, practised, and reinforced consistently, are key to establishing a secure, independent, and focused learning environment for young children, new research reveals. In the first weeks of kindergarten, the most valuable lesson is often not reading…
Establishing predictable routines can significantly reduce household stress and foster healthy development, especially during periods of change, emphasising the importance of stability over rigidity for children and parents alike. For many families, the daily friction around meals, bedtime, screens and…
A national survey highlights the increasing demands on teachers in smaller Indian towns, underscoring the need for emotional support frameworks like SEL and peer networks to improve classroom climate and student engagement. In many English-medium schools in smaller Indian towns,…
The UK-based NGO Sabre Education has been recognised by the Khalifa Award for its innovative play-oriented teacher training in Ghana, underscoring the global shift towards scalable, quality early childhood development methods. The Khalifa Award for Education has highlighted Sabre Education…
Harvard economist Jeffrey Liebman highlights that boosting pay for early childhood educators could expand access, address underfunding, and stabilise Massachusetts’s struggling child care sector amid rising costs and shortages. Harvard economist Jeffrey Liebman has put a hard number on a…
Research emphasises social, emotional, and cultural preparation for children moving into primary school, with community and family involvement making the change smoother. Starting school can be a major turning point for young children and their families, and educators say the…
Despite an 80% rise in government spending, New Zealand’s early childhood education sector increasingly resembles a market prioritising profit over quality, raising concerns about accessibility and public investment New Zealand’s early childhood education system is drifting further from the idea…
