8 Research-Backed Ways to Aid Struggling Emergent Readers
Many kindergarten children will pick up the foundational skills of reading relatively easily, but some will struggle. Here’s what the research says about how to support them.
Implementing STEAM projects in PreK and kindergarten classrooms
Young students can be some of the most enthusiastic STEAM learners--here's how to incorporate engaging STEAM projects into early grades
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
Screening kindergarten readiness
Researchers have found that a readiness test can predict kindergarteners' success in school after 18 months.
OPINION: Kindergarten is more than preparation for first grade, and we need to take it back
Why kindergarten is the developmental foundation for mastery of content that is the focus of elementary, middle and high school.
More Play, Hands-On Learning In Kindergarten Improves Academic Outcomes
A new study suggests that emphasizing social and hands-on play in kindergarten actually leads to better outcomes for students as they get older
5 Teacher-Approved Apps To Boost Your Kindergartener’s Skills
Can these teacher-approved apps teach children soft skills including empathy and self-awareness and get them kindergarten-ready?
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