The Surprising Role of Childhood Trauma in Athletic Success
Might traumatic experiences have a so-called silver lining in sport?
Children Learn Through Play — Can Play Also Help Address Trauma?
Beyond the way children learn through play, it also can help kids heal from trauma. The Lego Foundation is teaming with Sesame Street to help children caught in global refugee crises.
Role of Play Time in Early Learning: Kasper Ottosson Kanstrup, The Lego Foundation
What role does play play in early learning? Kasper Ottosson Kanstrup, vice president and global head of Communities through Play at The Lego Foundation, pulls out his bag of toys, er, research and explains the science of how children learn through play.
New Early Learning Initiative Brings Sesame Street Lessons Into Classrooms
Dozens of grown-ups crowded into a Memphis early childhood center to celebrate a new partner in educating the city’s youngest learners: Elmo and Sesame Street.
The Science Behind Early Learning: Ellen Galinsky
One of the global pioneers behind the science of early childhood learning and development, Ellen Galinsky, chief science officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and executive director of Mind in the Making, discusses her landmark book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, as well as her next project, which includes exploring the mind of the adolescent.
How Well Do States Meet the “15 Essentials” of High-Quality Pre-K Programs?
Which states met the 15 elements that are essential for high-quality pre-k to be implemented at scale? A Rutgers University report explores.
Why Businesses Should Invest in Early Education: Dr. Sara Watson, ReadyNation International
ReadyNation International convened its annual Global Business Summit on Early Childhood. What are the global trends and insights – and how can businesses best invest in their “workforce of the future?” Watch our conversation with Dr. Sara Watson.
Illinois Report Outlines Goals for Building Early Learning Teachers
As the discussion of the role for state governments and policymakers in early childhood education — and for an early learning teachers — continues, the State of Illinois released a new report: “A Call to Action for the State of Illinois.”
Transitions and Alignment: Strategies Lay Groundwork for Academic Success
Learning gaps among children can appear even in early education. How can parents and teachers work to enhance academic success? An Education Commission of the States (ECS) report offers guidance.
Online ‘Preschool’ Learning Brings Benefits, Challenges
Online preschool programs may offer additional learning — and a chance for parents, caregivers and children to connect, but challenges exist.