STEM Thinking Begins In Infancy
Earlier this year, the Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum published “The Roots of STEM Success: Changing…
Starting STEM In Early Childhood
Watch a group of very young children engaged in planting a community garden. What are they learning? They are starting…
How Sleep Helps Preschoolers Learn
Previously, we discussed how a lack of sleep affects toddlers’ self-regulation skills, and the impact that could have on their…
Is Your Toddler Getting Enough Sleep?
We’re not at our best if we haven’t gotten a good night’s sleep, and if a 3- or 4-year old…
“The Goldilocks Effect”: The Best Method of Storytelling for Children
Traditionally, when it was time to read a story to your child, you would pull out a book and do…
Study Links Early Childhood Obesity to Lower IQ Scores
A new Brown University study published in the journal Obesity, found a link between children’s weight in the first two…
Curious Kids Are More Likely to Succeed in School
A new Pediatric Research study finds definitive links between curiosity and academic achievement. The study involved direct assessments given to…
The Marshmallow Test
When children demonstrate self-control, it’s a strong indicator of later educational and economic success. But according to this PBS Newshour…
Developing Healthy Screen Time Habits for Preschoolers (and Their Parents!)
We all spend a lot of time looking at our smartphones and tablets, but how much screen time is too…
Every Child Belongs: Advice for Teachers on Preschool Students with Special Needs
Are you a teacher welcoming a child with special needs to your classroom for the first time? Or a parent…