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...

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...