Preschool education works best when it blends play, creativity, and purposeful assessment. From thematic units to art-based activities, teachers can nurture curiosity and essential skills. The right ...

WASHINGTON — Should preschool be more about ABCs or learning to play with others? Scientists found out that youngsters do better if they do both. So concludes a major study in Head Start programs in ...

Young children are capable of understanding and actively building knowledge, and they are highly inclined to do so. While there are developmental constraints on children’s competence, those ...