Pre-K
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in prekindergarten and preschool.
How to Introduce Journaling to Young Children
Students in preschool through second grade can benefit from drawing or writing to explore their thoughts and feelings.562Teaching 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.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.124.4kTeach 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.106.3kUsing 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!7.2kHow 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.59.4k8 Brain Breaks to Spark Joy and Help Young Students Concentrate
Theater games make fun brain breaks that also foster valuable executive function skills.47911 Picture Books on Notable Women for Young Students
These engaging books feature influential women in different fields who exemplify perseverance, creativity, and strength of character.289Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.61.5kWhat’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.42.9kTime 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.46.5kWhy 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.31.6kSimple Supports to Decrease Fight-or-Flight Behavior
When young students are feeling overwhelmed, these strategies can help them find their calm again.894For 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.11.7k