Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
Children growing up in Welsh Flying Start communities were substantially less likely to enter care or receive a care and support plan by the age of five, with the biggest reduction among children of younger mothers. A new study suggests…
Educators say short, purposeful activities woven into family routines are more effective for young children than worksheets, rigid schedules or lengthy home-learning sessions. Helping children learn at home works best when it feels like part of family life rather than…
A study of 557 children in China found that limited or absent crawling was associated with substantially poorer running, jumping and ball-handling skills, although the researchers stressed that the finding does not prove causation. A study in Frontiers in Psychology…
Early-years providers say looser ratios and qualification rules could compromise children’s safety and deepen staff shortages, while calling for unnecessary paperwork to be cut. Early care and education providers are warning that loosening childcare rules may do more harm than…
A 10-month pilot in Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai found improvements in attention, emotional regulation and social adjustment among children receiving targeted support, alongside lower stress for their parents. Hong Kong’s Children’s Welfare Club says early support can make…
Sitting develops in stages and varies between babies, but persistent delays, regression or unusual movement patterns should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Many babies begin to sit with less help between about 6 and 8 months, but the timeline…
Experts say shifting the focus from grades to curiosity, effort and connection can help children feel safer and more engaged at school. A month after schools reopened, many families are still adjusting to the return of timetables, homework and after-school…
Research suggests that interactive stories can help young children build vocabulary, form clearer sentences and gain confidence while also supporting attention, emotional awareness and social communication. Storytelling can do far more than entertain young children before bed. For many children,…
A review of 62 longitudinal studies suggests musical training can modestly improve the way children and adults process sound and language, while researchers caution that the effects are meaningful rather than dramatic. A large review of nearly half a century…
The best phonics apps do more than teach the alphabet, helping children blend sounds, spell words and apply patterns when they meet unfamiliar text. A child can recite the alphabet perfectly and still stall on a simple word like “cat”.…
Simple crafts, sorting games and nature play can help three-year-olds develop fine motor control, language and concentration while creating relaxed time with parents. Keeping a three-year-old occupied can feel like a full-time job. At this age, children are lively, curious…
Proposed changes to Head Start enrolment could make support harder to access for homeless children and those with disabilities, as Florida Senate hopeful Angie Nixon builds a grassroots campaign around childcare and housing. The Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of Head…
