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Why do children fidget so much when sitting? Rae Pica argues that children are naturally inclined to move and need to do so for proper learning and development.

High-quality learning environments provide a variety of ongoing experiences that support cognitive development in infants.

Why are there ants in the pants of so many elementary age children? Let's look at the root cause.

Using the Pyramid Model to implement universal supports which promote social emotional competence.

According to the 2022 study coming out of Vanderbilt University, children who attended Tennessee’s voluntary pre-K program over a decade ago are now worse off academically and socially than their peers. The research is sound, but the…

Shift the focus from sticker charts, clip charts, time outs, and other behavioral techniques to co-regulation, sensory strategies, and other regulatory techniques that lay a necessary foundation for learning.

Now is an opportune time to familiarize ourselves with Froebel’s original ideas and to use them to challenge inappropriate practices used with our youngest children.

Toddlerhood, one of the most active periods of life, can be very demanding, especially on the caregiver. However, caregivers can strengthen their toddler’s autonomy and foster self-directed play and learning by creating a supportive…

Teaching young children to think optimistically can equip children to be more successful learners and healthier individuals.

We need an approach to early care and education that matches the way young boys grow, learn and develop: a goodness-of-fit.

Children learn fine motor skills best by participating in play and daily life activities that allow them to work at their level. The whole preschool environment - teachers, peers, and learning spaces - has a considerable impact on a young…