In early childhood education and care (ECEC), play is often described as “the child’s work”. But beyond its frequent celebration as a tool for learning, play is increasingly being re-examined as a ...

The first years of life, spanning up to age five, are critical for development. During this time, known as early childhood, children’s brains develop at an astonishing pace to form more than a million ...

Early childhood education should prioritize social and emotional growth over premature academics. A nurturing environment ...

To mark International Day of People with Disability, this story follows children as they redesign their own play spaces, and ...

Play is often viewed as the natural language of childhood. But beyond simply being fun, play is a vital component of early ...

In Chicago, and across the country, school has become increasingly competitive. Preschoolers are sometimes expected to know their letters, numbers, even sight words, before they’ve truly had time to ...