Pre-K
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in prekindergarten and preschool.
3 Improv Exercises to Use as Guided Play
These exercises allow young students to use their imaginations while reinforcing concepts taught in class.2288Teaching Young Learners Self-Calming Skills
To help early elementary students manage big emotions, try breathing exercises and sharing how you deal with overpowering feelings.Tips to Help Students With Their Handwriting
These simple tricks to improve motor skills can empower young learners to feel more in control of their handwriting.10 Remarkable Picture Books From 2023
These imaginative books will engage and entertain as they enlighten and inspire young learners.156
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.123.8kUsing Board Games to Teach Math to Young Children
Playing board and card games can improve number sense among children as young as 3—and it’s fun!26.7k
Teach Kids When They’re Ready
A new book for parents on developing their kids’ sense of autonomy has some useful insights for teachers as well.106.3kHow Preschools Can Set Up Intergenerational Relationships to Support SEL
Consistent interactions with senior citizens can be a valuable source of learning for preschool students.5167
How to Teach Handwriting—and Why It Matters
Teaching young students how to write by hand before moving on to keyboarding can help improve their reading fluency as well.58.9kSelf-Regulation Strategies for Transitions
To help young students learn to manage transitions between activities, consider these simple whole class exercises.73.4k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.61.4k
What’s Lost When We Rush Kids Through Childhood
The author of "The Importance of Being Little" on the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children.42.8k
Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess
Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action.46.5k
Why Learning at Home Should Be More Self-Directed—and Less Structured
On March 18, 2020, Simone Kern tweeted that simply “recreating schools at home” passes up a golden opportunity to engage kids in authentic, self-directed learning.31.6kFor Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning
New research shows play-based learning can be more effective than direct instruction at improving outcomes for early learners—particularly in the development of mathematical and spatial skills.11.5k
