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

Research consistently shows that play is crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development in early childhood. A recent study in Frontiers in Psychology (2022) highlights how structured ...

How does sport fit into early childhood education? It can help build identity, wellbeing, confidence and communication skills ...

In early childhood, verbal aggression like teasing ... Environmental issues can play a role: A crowded space, for example, especially one in which a child feels on display, can drive their stress ...

Her message was clear and urgent: children thrive when adults are emotionally present, consistent and supportive ...

The importance of play as a medium for learning will be emphasized throughout the course. ED 6080 — Seminar in Early Childhood Development Credits: 3 hours This course is designed to provide in-depth ...

The aim of the project All Children Included! (ALLBINK) is to study how young children include and exclude other children in organized and free play in early childhood education centers. About the ...

What role do socio-economic factors play in early childhood nutrition, and how can they be addressed? Socio-economic circumstances have a profound impact on early childhood nutrition. Inadequate ...

UW ECHO in Early Childhood increases the capacity of early childhood professionals to identify and implement best practices in areas that include early literacy, transitions, behavior support and ...