Early math is just as important as early literacy! Research suggests early math skills are a better predictor of academic success than early readin...

5-minute read Have you heard of the Polgar Experiment? After studying hundreds of great intellectuals, Laszlo Polgar, a Hungarian psychologist, fou...

Learning to share with grace is a work in progress and takes time for small children. It is developmentally appropriate for young children not to s...

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You are your child's biggest supporter, cheerleader, and teacher! As a new parent, there are so many questions and things you learn day by day. Goo...

Key Concepts 1. Children aren't born resilient; they learn it 2. Teaching young children resilience sets them up a lifelong habit. 3. Encourage he...

Key Concepts. 1. Executive function is not innate and must be developed 2. Development of executive function is linked to academic achievement  3....

Key Concepts 1. Reciprocal relationship between teacher and student and strong collaboration between parents and other students. 2. Children are e...

Key Concepts. 1. Teachers integrate arts and experiences into every subject, whether it is science or math. 2.Students are encouraged to take charg...

Key Concepts 1. A child plays with 5% of their toys 2. Studies indicate fewer toys increases concentration and focus 3. Fewer toys promotes frugali...

Key Concepts 1. Respect each child is unique 2. Maximize sensitive periods during development 3. First 6 years most critical 4. Allow children to t...

Early childhood development relies on a consistent interaction (serve and return) between child and caregiver. New neural connections form as a child instinctively "serves" through babbling, moving arms and legs, pointing, words, and facial gestures, and the caregiver responds in a meaningful way.