Executive Function – Skills for Life and Learning
From the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: “Being able to focus, hold, and work with information in…
How to Expand Pre-K Education
In 2001, the Pew Charitable Trusts developed a seven- to 10-year plan to seek approval of policies for universal, high-quality…
A Deep Dive Into the ‘Science of Adversity’
As we consider the various challenges any nation faces, teaching our children – preparing them with the tools required to…
30-Year Study Shows Long-Term Benefits of Early Learning
It’s a key question for professionals and parents concerned with early childhood learning: Does participating in preschool carry positive, long…
How Screen Time Is Changing the Way Kids Tell Stories
by Allison S Henward, University of Hawaii Recently, at a child’s birthday party, I overheard a conversation between parents discussing…
Do the Math: Research Shows Number Games Help Preschoolers Grow Skills – And Address Income-Driven Gaps
Talking and reading with children are important interactions that can help them learn and develop – indeed, these are important…
State of Preschool Yearbook: Annual Report of the NIEER
Each year, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University publishes its “State of Preschool Yearbook” which…
What Should Parents Look for When Choosing a Nursery?
by Sandra Mathers, University of Oxford Choosing a good quality nursery is one of the most important decisions any parent…
Does Preschool Make a Long-Term Difference?
Yesterday we reported on a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) titled “A Multicomponent, Preschool…
Tips to Help Children Learn Essential Communications Skills
We have the physical skill to do it, but (as many adults know) doing it well often remains a challenge:…