Building blocks in math are as important as phonics in reading

In a kindergarten classroom at Westminster School in Atlanta, a group of young students gathered around a number board, working...

Important skills for school-readiness

Recent research has found a gap between what parents and teachers believe about school readiness. While 90% of parents think the...

Kindergartens have evolved into literacy and math schools

Many boys face significant struggles in school compared to their female peers. They are more likely to receive lower grades, few...

Getting children "school ready" has become a priority for the UK government

To strengthen early childhood education in the UK, the government is allocating £75 million to recruit more nursery staff and cr...

Canadian teachers with education degrees lack knowledge of basic literacy concepts

A recent survey reveals that Canadian education graduates are entering classrooms with limited knowledge of essential literacy c...

Preschools hardly teach any math. Yet early math is crucial!

Experts say that introducing math concepts to preschoolers through play and games can greatly improve their academic performance...