Early childhood education - Topics

Teacher-to-child ratios in daycare: what number should parents look for? Free pre-K programs: who actually gets a seat? Do public pre-K programs improve later school performance? What age can children handle the truth about species loss? Observation checklists in early years assessment: what to write down Montessori versus Reggio versus Waldorf preschools: what really differs? The kindergarten transition and the end of the nap-time schedule Why men avoid careers in early childhood education Montessori materials at home: which ones are worth the money Forest schools in the rain: is outdoor learning just play? Screening a five year old for reading difficulty is cheaper than waiting Play-based learning vs direct instruction in the early years Entrance tests for four-year-olds at elite preschools Pretend play and self-regulation in kindergarten Block play and early math concepts in preschool Free play vs structured activities for preschoolers Tablets or paper for children learning to read? Why play is how young children learn language and rules Suzuki method vs traditional lessons for a five-year-old