Early childhood education
How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is helping kids start reading when they’re very young
This free program mails an age-appropriate book monthly to each enrolled child from birth to age 5.
Why Trump’s plan to cut Head Start regulations could undermine services for the country’s poorest families
There is research showing that there are numerous benefits for a low-income child to attend a Head Start program, though these effects are less clear as the child ages.
Class, let’s watch a short video – more than 75% of teachers say they use YouTube in the classroom
New research shows that YouTube is used not just as an occasional supplement, but as a staple of classroom instruction.
Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning
Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.
Not so terrible, after all – 2‑year‑olds just want to be independent
Caring for a toddler can be challenging and requires patience. Understanding the psychology behind a toddler’s actions can help weather some of the rockier days.
Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.
Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.