Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
Experts and parent organisations emphasise that emotional awareness, social skills, and self-care are crucial for children’s successful transition into school, shifting focus from reading ability to holistic readiness. Many parents focus on whether a child can already read before starting…
Swedish policymakers are re-emphasising print in schools, responding to growing evidence that traditional books support deeper learning and recall, especially for younger students, amid ongoing debates about digital versus print reading methods. For years, Swedish school policy has leaned hard…
Parents can nurture children’s curiosity and confidence by offering varied activities that allow for exploration and self-discovery, from outdoor adventures to creative workshops and family outings. Children’s interests can change almost as quickly as the seasons. One month it is…
Jared Cooney Horvath’s new book questions whether the increasing use of screens in schools actually hampers children’s cognitive development, reigniting the debate over digital tools in education. Jared Cooney Horvath is challenging a long-held assumption in education: that more classroom…
Experts warn that a federal proposal to enforce English-only instruction in Head Start programmes could weaken children’s bilingual development, contradicting research that supports multilingual learning as a key educational asset. Martha Hernandez says an English-only rule for Head Start would…
Simple outdoor practices such as mindful walks, sensory games, and gratitude journaling are helping children develop emotional resilience and focus by turning mindfulness into a tangible, natural experience, according to recent guidance from Kids Yoga Stories and health experts. Taking…
New research suggests that immediate vocal imitation and exaggerated speech styles like parentese foster early communication skills in infants, highlighting the importance of responsive interaction before children speak their first words. Before babies say their first words, they are already…
Engaging teachers and gathering detailed records early can lead to more targeted and effective psychoeducational evaluations, helping families better understand their child’s learning needs. When parents are considering a psychoeducational or developmental assessment, the classroom can be one of the…
A recent international study suggests that children’s language skills may lag due to family screen use, highlighting the importance of parental device habits in early verbal growth. Children’s language skills may develop more slowly when screens crowd out conversation at…
Recent guidance highlights the importance of gentle, expressive, and durable books to help babies understand and connect with their feelings, supporting their emotional growth and reinforcing bonds with caregivers. The gentlest books for babies do not try to explain every…
Recent research indicates children in Great Britain are waiting longer to play outside unsupervised, amid concerns over impacts on mental well-being and independence, prompting calls for increased access to safe play spaces. Children in Great Britain are waiting longer than…
Children exploring outdoors find unexpected lessons in geometry and engineering within spider webs, revealing nature’s own architectural principles and inspiring STEM learning. Children learning outdoors often find mathematics where adults least expect it. In a classroom garden or playground, a…
