Early math skills are a strong predictor of later academic achievement for young children, and high-quality pre-k programs place an... Read More
How does a public preschool program enable thousands of mothers with young children to enter the workforce? A Center for American Progress study explains. Read More
The transition from pre-K to kindergarten can be a challenging time for students and teachers alike. The variety of available... Read More
Executive function – the skills to focus and manage tasks – is, of course, central to childhood development. Given that, measuring executive function becomes imperative. How does that work? University of Minnesota professors Stephanie M. Carlson & Philip David Zelazo explain their research and the powerful tool they’ve created. Filmed for Early Learning Nation’s Mobile Studio at the Society for Research in Child Development’s biennial meeting in Baltimore, MD, on March 22, 2019. #SRCD19 Read More
The Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge recognizes promising new ideas and approaches that have the potential to transform the quality... Read More
In the preschool curriculum world, Is the whole-child or a literacy- and math-focused approach more effective for preparing children for kindergarten? Read More
Happy Spring! Your spring fever is kicking in, you’ve got a ton on your plate and pollen is already making... Read More
How often have you looked with pity on parents suffering through a child’s tantrum? Yes, like rubberneckers at a highway crash, it seems like everyone turns around to watch. Don't despair: tantrums are an inevitable part of life with young children. Read more from Ellen Galinsky to explore Executive Function Skills, Autonomy Support and 5 tips for managing tantrums. Read More
According to NYU University Professor Lawrence Aber, poverty and violence are the two most toxic challenges for child development – areas he has researched from the U.S. to Africa and the Middle East. Regardless of location, children can experience poverty and violence in difference ways and levels. Aber explains the research, tools and tactics required to give children the best opportunities for successful development. Filmed for Early Learning Nation’s Mobile Studio at the Society for Research in Child Development’s biennial meeting in Baltimore, MD, on March 22, 2019. #SRCD19 Read More
Curiosity is a key part of early childhood learning. How can we nurture curious kids? The Character Lab offers a playbook with overview, facilitation guide, prep activity, and lots more. Read More
