Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
With more than half of 3- to 5-year-olds exceeding recommended screen limits, researchers and educators warn that device use may displace language development, play, movement and social skills. More screen time among preschool children is increasingly being tied to concerns…
From secure entry systems and active supervision to warm relationships and predictable routines, experts outline what parents should look for when choosing a child-care setting. Choosing child care outside the home can feel daunting, especially when parents are weighing safety,…
Ten Western Australian public schools will trial less device-led teaching for pupils from kindergarten to Year 2, with funding for practical resources and face-to-face learning. Western Australia will launch a classroom screen-time trial in 2027 that aims to shift primary…
Fourteen new public preschools have opened across New South Wales, adding more than 1,000 places as part of a $769 million expansion planned to deliver 100 sites by early 2027. Fourteen new public preschools are opening across New South Wales…
Educators, healthcare workers and inclusion specialists say families, schools and clinicians must work together to identify and support preschool children with language development disorders. Professionals in northern Bac Ninh have called for a broader, more coordinated approach to helping young…
An Australian trial found that training and accreditation improved staff practices and some children’s activity levels, but limited uptake meant no overall population-level effect. An Australian trial has found that a training-and-accreditation model can improve some childcare practices around active…
Simple activities such as play dough, spray bottles, clothespins and threading games can help preschool children build the grip and pinch strength needed for writing, cutting and self-care. Many preschool and kindergarten teachers are seeing the same problem: children are…
Research suggests regular physical activity can sharpen attention, strengthen memory and improve academic performance, making the school run an opportunity to support learning as well as fitness. For parents looking for a simple way to support school success, the answer…
Falling attainment, mounting pressure and a shakier graduate job market are prompting a rethink of whether children are being pushed towards academic success at the expense of play and independence. Across several corners of the education debate, a common anxiety…
A study of children in the Lisbon metropolitan area links early emotional and behavioural difficulties to socioeconomic conditions, family structure and lack of sports participation. Nearly one in four preschool children in the Lisbon metropolitan area shows signs of early…
Adults who recall warm, responsive childhood care report better health, greater life satisfaction and stronger social confidence across the UK, US and Japan, according to new research. New research suggests that the emotional climate of early childhood may shape adult…
Stanford-led research found an association between school performance and faster white matter development in children, even after accounting for socioeconomic factors. A study led by researchers at Stanford Graduate School of Education suggests that the school a child attends may…
