Investment in early childhood development has huge economic payoffs. Simply put, capable children become the foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.

Feb 24, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

Anecdotal notes are a valuable assessment tool in early childhood education. Teachers can use these notes to create a complete developmental picture of young children.

Nov 15, 2009 - Karen Corekin

Homeschooling is an option for Kindergarteners with ADD and ADHD. Special needs children can thrive with a home-based early childhood special education.

Nov 1, 2008 - Lisa Russell

Looking for a way to encourage young children to learn? Choose educational computers to combine early childhood education learning while having fun.

Dec 8, 2009 - Renee Holmes

Get kids up on their feet, inspired from DVDs they watch. Early childhood education can get a boost with Barney and Friends and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Apr 3, 2011 - Christine Pollock

A preschool teacher must have a literacy environment established in the preschool classrooms for optimum educational benefits for the ECE students.

Feb 4, 2011 - A. L. Fetherlin

Effective early childhood lesson plans are key to any preschool or child care program. Teachers can use a variety of education resources to write classroom activities.

Aug 29, 2009 - Erica Loop

A quality art education provides innumerable benefits for young children.

Oct 3, 2010 - Daniella Barroqueiro

There is no doubt that early math skills for preschoolers are important. Discover why math is essential for the young learner and how to develop these skills.

Nov 22, 2009 - Erica Loop

Lowenfeld's stages of children's artistic growth are adapted and adjusted to accurately describe the continuum of graphic development in the early years.

Oct 7, 2010 - Daniella Barroqueiro

The preschool classroom is an excellent place to begin a life long love for books. This article focuses on how to connect reading with art making activities.

Jul 4, 2009 - Erica Loop

Learn what you can do to spark the joy of learning through literacy from a young age - and why it matters!

Apr 26, 2007 - Connie Newbauer

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, empathize and respond appropriately to others. Children learn these things beginning in early childhood.

Jan 22, 2010 - Patricia McFadden

Parents can help their children achieve academic excellence in the classroom by getting involved in school activities early.

Nov 15, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

This article presents a brief list of free resources that can be used to plan early childhood activities or inform parents and teachers about best practices.

Feb 14, 2009 - Erica Loop

It is vital that parents, caregivers and educators recognize the importance of play. Learn why play in early childhood is about more than just having fun.

Apr 15, 2010 - Linda McFadden

Peer interaction is important for early childhood development, ranging from facial expressions in the first year to peer-directed speech by age four.

Oct 11, 2010 - Kate Le Page

The period of early childhood extends until age 8, when children develop logical thought. This idea has implications for the way primary grades are taught.

May 21, 2010 - Nicole Fravel

Budget cuts in education are necessary but what will be on the chopping block? Will the target be early education? Research does not support this action.

Feb 20, 2011 - Barbara Pytel