Pre-K
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in prekindergarten and preschool.
The Benefits of Presenting Preschool PBL Work
Project-based learning allows very young students to explore, research, and grow their knowledge. Presenting their work to the community validates their efforts.278Tips 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.120.7kUsing the Reggio Emilia ‘Image of the Child’ in Your Classroom
Any preschool teacher can use this concept to help build strong connections with students and create authentic learning experiences.393For 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.11k
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.56.6kUsing Stories to Support Mathematical Thinking in Young Students
Children’s books often contain valuable lessons that can help young students begin to think like mathematicians.920
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.46.3k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.53.8k
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.31.6kDesigning Your Pre-K Classroom for Deeper Learning
When working on your classroom layout, it’s important to make sure it helps children feel welcome, inspired, and understood.535
Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly
The author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus! chats with us about creativity, drawing as empathy, and letting kids “do 51 percent of the work.”27.8kUsing a ’Yes, and…‘ Approach to Facilitate Change in Preschools
Preschool leaders can adopt this approach to help teachers understand and implement change in their classrooms.218Multimodal Approaches to Reading Instruction
Encouraging students to engage all their senses can help them become proficient readers. These strategies take a fresh approach to language instruction.876
