Should Preschool Writing Be More Communication & Less ABCs?
Preschool is more than just learning the ABCs. Quality pre-k programs also teach children valuable communication skills
Colombia Pre-K Study Finds That Funding the Wrong Priorities Can Be Worse Than Doing Nothing at All
A new study of preschool funding in Colombia finds that when government spends on new teaching aids and learning materials, kids don't always benefit
Screening kindergarten readiness
Study finds that children with poor academic readiness entering kindergarten are nine to 10 times more likely to have low reading scores 18 months later
How to Teach Cyber Safety in Kindergarten
Students are using technology at an increasingly younger age, which means schools need to address safe digital use earlier than ever.
Be wary of ‘redshirting’ your kindergartner: It can backfire later
Why "redshirting" your kindergartner may backfire
5 Things Your Child’s Pre-School Teacher Wants From Parents (& 5 They Definitely Don’t)
What preschool teachers would like to see from parents and what they don't
Quality early education can lead to future success
Quality early education can lead to future success
Preschoolers can do more math than you think
Preschool-aged children are capable of learning more complicated math concepts than most parents realize, according to a new Vanderbilt study
Lesaux and Jones: Is This High-Quality Preschool Really Working? To Find Out, Parents Should Ask About These Unseen Things
While family preschool tours should focus on the practical things children need, parents should also ask about the professional resources, strategies and supports that enable teachers to be at their best
Emphasizing social play in kindergarten improves academics, reduces teacher burnout
Emphasizing more play, hands-on learning, and students helping one another in kindergarten improves academic outcomes, self-control and attention regulation, finds study