Tag: Child Development
Gentle Parenting for Happier Kids: Debunking ‘Britain’s Strictest Headmistress’
In today's fast-paced world, the topic of parenting seems to be a never-ending source of debate and controversy. Parents are bombarded with conflicting advice on how to raise their children effectively, leaving many feeling...
Survey finds some children struggling with basic motor skills at start of school journey
Survey Reveals Children Struggling with Basic Motor Skills at School EntryA recent survey of 1,000 primary teachers in England and Wales conducted by market research group Savanta on behalf of the early years charity...
UK Children’s Laureate warns of detrimental impact of rundown schools on pupils
The poor state of school buildings in the UK is not just a matter of crumbling concrete - it's a crisis that is impacting over 1.5 million students. Award-winning screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce, the UK's...
Society’s Impact on Children’s Trauma in Education: A Critical Examination
Society's Impact on Children's Trauma in Education: A Critical ExaminationIn a recent investigation by Anna Fazackerley for the Observer, troubling allegations have emerged regarding the disciplinary practices in two schools within the...
Early Diagnosis and Intervention: The Importance of Understanding Dyslexia
The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention for DyslexiaIn November, National Family Literacy Month brings attention to the critical issue of reading instruction in U.S. schools. With concerns escalating, states like Michigan are taking...
Harvard Awards Innovators in Early Education
The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education recently announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge. This Challenge, in its fifth year, aims to recognize...
Exploring Piaget’s Theory for Student Cognitive Development
Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has had a significant impact on educational practices, emphasizing the importance of understanding how students think and learn in order to teach effectively. Piaget proposed that children progress...
Solving Common Problems in Early Education: Strategies for Parents and Educators
In the world of early education, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt, particularly in the behavior of young students. Kindergarten and pre-K children have experienced noticeable declines in self-regulation, social skills,...
Solving Early Education Challenges: Strategies and Solutions
The impact of the pandemic is still being felt in early education, with noticeable effects on student behavior, social skills, and language development. Becca Carter and Srikar Dronam emphasize the importance of addressing these...
Ensuring Children’s Well-Being: The Importance of High-Quality Child Care
Young children thrive when they are well cared for by loving and attentive adults. However, the child care crisis has made quality child care harder to find. Over the past five years, there has...