Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
Advocates in Hawaiʻi express concern over federal proposal to overhaul Head Start, warning it could weaken vital services for low-income families, children with disabilities, and parents balancing work and childcare. Education advocates in Hawaiʻi are warning that proposed federal changes…
A four-year plan by Texas agencies aims to expand access to inclusive early childhood care for children with disabilities, but advocates warn that without proper funding and execution, the initiative may fall short of its promise. Texas agencies have unveiled…
The South Korean government has introduced new regulations prohibiting private tutoring centres and academies from using tests and assessments to select or rank preschool children, aiming to promote healthier childhood development. South Korea will ban private academies, tutoring centres and…
As AI becomes more embedded in homes and classrooms, experts warn it may risk undermining essential social and cognitive skills in young children, emphasising the need for balanced and responsible integration. Artificial intelligence is finding its way into childhood more…
Research reveals complex challenges faced by families of babies and toddlers with special educational needs, highlighting the need for clearer information, needs-led support, and improved professional training amidst a fragmented system. Families of babies and toddlers with special educational needs…
Selecting the ideal LEGO and DUPLO sets can support your child’s growth from grasping to independent building, with practical advice for parents on age-appropriate toys and fostering imagination. For families with toddlers and preschoolers, LEGO and DUPLO can be among…
Despite reduced recess time, educators emphasise play’s critical role in fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth, with recent research highlighting its benefits for academic engagement and inclusion. Play may be getting squeezed out of the school day, but many…
Stephanie Lock’s innovative use of play-based techniques and her children’s book champion the importance of self-acceptance and emotional resilience in early childhood development. Play can be far more than a pastime for young children; for Stephanie Lock, it is often…
Research shows that early language delays in bilingual children are typical and temporary, with steady exposure and routine leading to long-term cognitive benefits, dispelling family concerns often raised at reunions. Parents raising children in bilingual homes across Latin America often…
A year into California’s universal transitional kindergarten rollout, disparities in classroom experiences highlight challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across districts, as the state strives to meet the developmental needs of 4-year-olds. One year after California made transitional kindergarten available…
A large study from western China finds that parents exhibiting depressive symptoms are less likely to engage in shared reading with their preschool children, with implications for early childhood development and parental mental health awareness. A large study from western…
Daily routines such as setting the table, laundry, and food prep can effectively support children’s understanding of counting and comparison, making maths naturally part of everyday life. Finding time for early maths can be harder than the maths itself. Between…
