Not just a theory: Block play builds STEM skills in early childhood
Did you know that young Albert Einstein spent a lot of time playing with blocks?
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High-quality early childhood programs provide long-lasting benefits for kids
A recent study shows that quality child care and preschool programs boost kids’ social-emotional skills and academic achievement.
Curiosity is key to later school success
Encouraging curiosity in the early years can help your child do better in school.
Early focus on social-emotional skills helps in many ways
New research from Harvard highlights that early brain development is interconnected. Social-emotional, language and physical skills all build on each other.
Playtime is serious business for kids
Play is a natural and important way young children discover and learn. Parents and caring adults can do their part by getting in the game.
Hug your baby early and often. It’s good for the brain.
It makes sense, but now there’s research that the more gentle touching the better for a baby’s brain.
Reading with your child builds more than just words
Reading together helps young children develop important life skills as well as language and literacy.