Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
Queensland has transitioned its statewide school-entry vision screening scheme from a pilot to a permanent service, screening over 400,000 children since 2016 and refining methods to better identify visual problems early in childhood. Queensland’s school-entry eye screening scheme has shifted…
Simple pouring activities in Montessori education are carefully structured lessons that foster independence, fine motor skills, and foundational mathematical thinking, illustrating their vital role in early childhood development. What can look to an adult like a child merely moving water…
A recent Italian study reveals that half an hour of lively play, whether with Nintendo’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Tangram puzzles, can boost rapid responses yet reduce children’s ability to filter distractions immediately afterwards, prompting a rethink on digital…
Nevada’s recent sharp reduction in childcare subsidies has exacerbated a nationwide crisis, with families facing longer waitlists and providers struggling to expand amid political resistance, as the state prepares for 2027 reform debates focused on viewing childcare as vital economic…
A comprehensive analysis involving 50,000 correlations refutes the idea that children who struggle with reading are less intelligent, highlighting the role of sound processing and language skills instead. A vast analysis of reading research led by Texas A&M University is…
As families prepare for the new academic year, experts reveal innovative approaches to help children overcome first-day nerves, emphasising routines, familiarisation, and recognising anxiety signals amidst rising mental health awareness. As families prepare for the new school year, the clearest…
As California extends free transitional kindergarten to all four-year-olds, providers warn the shift is shrinking vital childcare options and threatening the sustainability of early-years services across the state. As the 2026-27 school year begins, the second in which every four-year-old…
New models of kindergarten maths centres emphasise structured routines combined with choice, aiming to streamline transitions, boost independence, and enhance learning outcomes without sacrificing organisation or curriculum alignment. Kindergarten maths centres often collapse under their own management. The most striking…
A shift in Norwegian educational policy fosters increased outdoor and unstructured play in early years, challenging traditional schooling methods and sparked by growing concerns over children’s mental health and resilience. An argument that once sounded like a specialist warning is…
Florencia Clara Lopez Boo of NYU receives the Khalifa International Award for her pioneering research demonstrating how community monitoring can ensure high-quality, scalable early childhood services in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the importance of community involvement in effective programme…
With rising concerns over sedentary lifestyles during school days, experts highlight the importance of integrating movement into education through school design, activity breaks, and community engagement to support children’s health and cognitive development. As children head back into structured school…
Experts emphasise that children can enhance their communication skills through simple, playful routines during summer, avoiding formal drills in favour of natural conversations and games amidst everyday moments. As the long summer break begins, speech and language specialists are urging…
