By Ellen Galinsky For a long time, we’ve been told, “read to children!” As important as this message is, it... Read More
Holidays can offer new opportunities to introduce fresh learning in early childhood education, and Halloween is no exception. Read More
2.7 million children (1 in 28) currently have an incarcerated parent. How are programs like the Family Connections Center helping them get ready to be with their families again-- while still behind bars? Read More
Are you a teacher welcoming a child with special needs to your classroom for the first time? Or a parent... Read More
How can parents choose toys that not only are fun, but also help a child learn? The American Academy of Pediatrics published a report title "Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era." Read More
The children attending Tiny Trees Preschool classrooms in Seattle and King County parks may look like they’re “just playing,” but those little boots are actually marching, climbing, stomping and squishing their way to a well-rounded preschool education. Read More
As educators and policy makers look at high-performing preschools to find models for improving quality across the board, one area... Read More
“What this study is asking is whether or not, as a matter of public policy, is it a straightforward way to achieve the important goal of early childhood development.” -- Matt Klein, executive director, New York City Mayor's Office for Economic Opportunity Read More
For seven years, I’ve shared the brain science of Mind in the Making (MITM) with people from all walks of... 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
