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What do puzzles, gymnastics, writing and using maps all have in common?This post was originally published on this site

As the government continues to grapple with the challenge of recruiting and retaining new teachers, a new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on why some flourish in the classroom, while others […]

Time for play, connection to teachers or friends, and comforting spaces like book corners are among the key factors helping Australian children develop a sense of belonging in their first year of school, according to […]

What exactly are mud pants? Rows of mud pants are a familiar sight in Finnish preschool cloakrooms. Since the 1950s, they have kept children dry, but children rarely like wearing them, and educators find them […]

The first national randomized trial of public Montessori preschool students showed stronger long-term outcomes by kindergarten, including elevated reading, memory, and executive function as compared to non-Montessori preschoolers.This post was originally published on this site

As local languages continue to disappear, Associate Professor Natsuko Nakagawa from the Faculty of Humanities is dedicated to documenting and preserving them while uncovering the linguistic principles hidden within. She also harnesses digital technology, collaborating […]

New research published in the Global Business and Economics Review suggests that we could and should be encouraging green shoots to grow in preschool-aged children regarding environmental matters.This post was originally published on this site

The education of children with disabilities is a complex issue more than 30 years after “inclusive education” appeared for the first time in an important 1994 United Nations statement.This post was originally published on this […]

The government has made some bold claims for its school reading policies—including that early results have been “transformational.” But we should be careful about rushing to judgment this early.This post was originally published on this […]

After-school programs are in high demand among families, but mismatches in cost, location and program type can prevent students from accessing the opportunities they need most, according to a new USC study.This post was originally […]