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Mother Nature: Reshaping Modern Play Spaces for Children’s Health

Mother Nature: Reshaping Modern Play Spaces for Children’s Health

A world first review of the importance of nature play could transform children’s play spaces, supporting investment in city and urban parks, while also delivering important opportunities for children’s physical, social and emotional development.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Health & Wellness, Neuroscience, School Readiness, Social Development, Speech & Language

High-Quality Teacher–Child Interactions Predict Children's Learning Outcomes

High-Quality Teacher–Child Interactions Predict Children's Learning Outcomes

Most early childhood instructional alignment initiatives focus on the use of curricula, instructional practices, learning standards and assessments. But is it enough? 
Posted in Education, Engagement, Mathematics, Reading Skills, School Readiness

Contagious Learning: How Drama and Experience Enhance Learning

Contagious Learning: How Drama and Experience Enhance Learning

It's a concept first brought to light decades ago, but still very relevant in education today: lived experience. Specifically, how can educators create significant experiences to engage students and enhance learning? 
Posted in Education, Engagement, Social Development

When It's Story Time, Animated Books Are Better for Learning

When It's Story Time, Animated Books Are Better for Learning

Digital storybooks that animate upon a child's vocalization offer beneficial learning opportunities, especially for children with less developed attention regulation.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Reading Skills, Speech & Language

The Power of Parents

The Power of Parents

A study on the impact of parents’ inclusion in their young children’s interventions found that parents can play a crucial role in their toddlers’ development. 
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Language, School Readiness, Speech & Language

Digital Games May Beat Mindfulness Apps at Relieving Stress

Digital Games May Beat Mindfulness Apps at Relieving Stress

Highly engaging digital games which provide opportunities for mastering new skills and allowing users to feel in control may relieve stress at the end of the day more effectively than mindfulness apps.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Health & Wellness, Neuroscience, Social Development

Here's How You Help Kids Crack the Reading Code

Here's How You Help Kids Crack the Reading Code

Learning letter-sound correspondences early in the first year of school creates the best possible foundation for breaking the reading code.
Posted in Engagement, Reading Skills, School Readiness

Physical Activity in Lessons Improves Students' Attainment

Physical Activity in Lessons Improves Students' Attainment

Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Movement & Exercise, Reading Skills, Speech & Language

Rethinking Role of Technology in the Classroom

Rethinking Role of Technology in the Classroom

Study finds added access can lead to decrease in students' academic motivation. Engagement "is more than a matter of providing children with access to the latest electronic devices."
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Motivation, Social Skills, Technology

Screening Kindergarten Readiness

Screening Kindergarten Readiness

Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Education have found that a readiness screener can predict kindergarteners’ success in school after 18 months.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, School Readiness, Social Skills, Speech & Language

Kids wore video cameras in their preschool class, for science

Kids wore video cameras in their preschool class, for science

They may all be in the same classroom together, but each child in preschool may have a very different experience, a new study suggests.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Social Development, Social Skills, Speech & Language

Family-school engagement has specific perks for young students

Family-school engagement has specific perks for young students

Students whose families are more engaged early in the school year are less likely to have concentration and behavioral problems.
Posted in Education, Engagement