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...

How useful is counting on fingers in early math learning?

Finger counting is a topic of debate among preschool teachers. Some believe that children who rely on their fingers for math are...

Swedish children will start school a year earlier, moving from play to basics

Starting in 2028, Sweden will implement a major change in its education system, requiring children to start primary school at th...

Why are kids today less prepared for school than before?

Many US teachers are increasingly worried that young children are starting school less prepared than ever before. Almost 80% of...

Most preschool math and reading programs ignore research-proven practices

There is a growing movement across the U.S. to update reading and math curricula for grades K–3 to align with research-backed pr...

Playing video games may protect children from neurodevelopmental disorders

A study published in Npj Science of Learning found that preschoolers at risk for developmental dyslexia showed significant impro...