Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
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…
A two-decade study in Miami-Dade County finds children attending public school pre-kindergarten outperform peers in later academic milestones, highlighting the role of teacher preparation and the potential for lasting educational advantages. A long-running study in Miami-Dade County has found that…
New government-backed research reveals disparities in health, behaviour, and academic expectations among young children from lower-income families and those with special educational needs, intensifying calls for earlier intervention. A new government-backed study has found that gaps between children from poorer…
Brazil ranks 75th out of 123 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index, prompting experts to emphasise the importance of starting language learning in childhood to improve cognitive and career outcomes. Brazil’s struggle with English proficiency is once again under…
Research emphasises the importance of tactile, conversational, and routine-based learning to foster intuitive understanding of numbers in young children, highlighting practical strategies for educators to strengthen early numeracy skills beyond rote memorisation. A child may be able to recite numbers…
A comprehensive 20-year study of Tulsa’s universal pre-kindergarten programme reveals sustained academic, social, and civic advantages, adding to evidence that high-quality early education reshapes lifelong outcomes. A 20-year study of Tulsa’s universal pre-kindergarten programme adds to a growing body of…
Windsor Public Schools is transforming early years education by emphasising play, outdoor activity, and social-emotional development, aligning with new state laws and international best practices to improve long-term student success. Windsor Public Schools is remaking the experience of its youngest…
Indonesia’s education ministry is redefining PAUD as a central element of the country’s formal education framework, linking policy reforms with nationwide infrastructure improvements and enhanced early cognitive development initiatives. Indonesia’s education ministry is pushing to recast early childhood education as…
As National Science Week approaches and NAPLAN results arrive, Roblox advocates for immersive, play-based STEM learning through its educational experiences and new age-specific safety features, encouraging collaborative and accessible digital education for children across Australia. With National Science Week approaching…
Six US governors are urging the American Academy of Pediatrics to provide families with practical strategies for developing math skills at home, aiming to combat longstanding weaknesses in mathematics achievement among young learners. Six governors are urging the American Academy…
UK-based NGO Sabre Education has been recognised with the Khalifa International Award for its pioneering work in scaling play-based kindergarten education across Ghana, improving outcomes for over 361,000 children. Sabre Education, a UK-based non-governmental organisation focused on early years teaching…
A new scoping review highlights the effectiveness of early, tailored home visiting and parenting programmes led by nurses and midwives, emphasising the importance of core components such as emotional support, health guidance, and community connections for improving outcomes in young…
