Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
New research highlights the role of musical and visual cues in supporting children’s handwriting and coordination skills, advocating for playful, evidence-based classroom strategies. Teachers have long leaned on rhymes, gestures and picture prompts to help young children hold a pencil,…
Emerging guidance suggests that enhancing playgrounds with purposeful zones, clear markings, and structured activities can significantly improve behaviour and reduce conflict among students, offering a cost-effective alternative to increasing staff supervision. Schools looking for calmer break times do not necessarily…
Effective parental engagement in education can be achieved from home through consistent communication and promoting reading, leading to improved academic outcomes despite limited physical school presence. Parents do not need to set foot in a school building to make a…
Patricia Vlad’s innovative platform LevelUp uses the Big Five personality model to help schools, parents, and children better understand learning preferences and emotional wellbeing, challenging traditional measures of academic success. For Patricia Vlad, teaching was never simply about delivering a…
As digital entertainment dominates childhood routines, new-generation playgrounds are redefining outdoor spaces by prioritising physical activity, social interaction, safety, and sustainability to foster healthier, more resilient children. Outdoor play has become more than a pleasant extra in childhood; for many…
As families reconnect with the importance of unstructured play and flexible rhythms, experts highlight how simple, unscripted moments foster resilience, creativity, and lasting memories in childhood. Every August, the season can feel like a prompt to tighten the bolts of…
As a new school year begins, educators focus on fostering a sense of belonging and mattering in classrooms to boost student engagement, confidence, and success, demonstrating that showing students they are recognised and valued can transform their learning experience. As…
Parents can nurture curiosity and learning during summer through fun and relaxed activities like reading, games, and outdoor science experiments, blending education seamlessly into leisure time. Summer holidays are meant for slowing down: muddy shoes by the door, late breakfasts,…
A shift towards tactile, movement-infused activities and interactive digital tools is transforming how young children learn the alphabet, making literacy more engaging and less stressful for preschoolers. For many young children, flashcards turn the alphabet into a chore before they…
A holistic approach to early Catholic education advocates integrating faith, care, and community through developmentally appropriate practices, emphasising relationships and family partnerships to foster lifelong values. In Catholic early education, the most effective programmes are often those that treat faith,…
Recent research reveals that the Circle of Security Parenting programme influences mothers and fathers in distinct ways, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to improve parent-child relationships and attachment outcomes. Attachment theory holds that the earliest relationship between a baby…
A recent study reveals Brazilian educators’ strong interest in neuroscience-based professional development, highlighting gender, teaching level, and context-related differences that could influence future teacher education initiatives. A new Frontiers in Psychology study suggests that Brazilian educators are highly receptive to…
