Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
A leading Slovenian developmental psychologist says plans to send six-year-olds into preschool-style programmes and restore an eight-year primary model could increase pressure on children without improving literacy or test results. Slovenia’s plan to overhaul early years and primary education has…
Chile’s proposed 2027 budget would lift real spending on VTF nurseries by 6.3%, raising per-child funding for more than 1,700 centres and 116,000 children as the government seeks to narrow longstanding gaps across the publicly supported early-years system. Chile’s 2027…
A 15-year study suggests that warmth and encouragement at age three may help shape children’s brain responses to pleasure, while harsher parenting is linked to reduced reward sensitivity. A new study from the University of Notre Dame suggests that the…
A new analysis suggests Montessori mathematics succeeds not only through hands-on materials, but because its curriculum aligns with four evidence-based principles of learning. A new paper suggests that Montessori maths may work not simply because it is hands-on, but because…
A study of 123,256 Western Australian children found preschool attendance was linked to stronger development across every measured area, with disadvantaged communities facing the greatest access gap. A large Australian study has added fresh evidence that preschool can make a…
A new requirement taking effect in November 2027 will give full-time preschool educators dedicated time for lesson planning, paperwork and work with families, as the sector faces mounting workload and staffing pressures. Singapore will require all full-time pre-school teachers to…
A year-long study of Estonian preschoolers found that automatic neural responses to speech duration became more adult-like in typically developing children, but changed less clearly in those with developmental language disorder. Children with developmental language disorder may process speech sounds…
From catching a ball to crawling under a table, real-world movement helps children develop coordination, spatial awareness and social skills that digital play cannot fully replicate. There is a familiar moment in many homes when a screen feels less like…
A new report warns that rising screen use among young children is displacing the talking, singing, reading and play that support early brain development. At the age of two, a child is now spending an average of 53 minutes a…
From opening lunchboxes to managing big feelings, practical routines and playful practice can help preschoolers settle into school without the pressure of being perfect. Parents often worry about whether a preschooler is “school ready”, but the better question is whether…
Taiwan has created 600 public preschool classes for two-year-olds between 2024 and 2026, far exceeding its original target as Taipei expands subsidised childcare for working families. Taiwan has sharply expanded its network of affordable early-years places, with the Ministry of…
From magnetic letters to daily sign-in cards, short, playful name activities can help preschoolers recognise print and build early writing confidence. Helping children notice and recognise their own names is often one of the easiest ways to open the door…
