Pre-K
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in prekindergarten and preschool.
When Young Children Return to the Classroom
A look at how one first grade teacher creates routines and fosters a safe, nurturing environment for her students.
Recognizing Signs of Potential Learning Disabilities in Preschool
Early intervention services can make a big difference for students who are at risk for learning disabilities. What should teachers look for?
Supporting Preschool Families in the Transition to Kindergarten
Child care via before- and after-school programs is vital for many parents and guardians, and preschool and elementary schools can help them navigate the options.400
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.81.1k
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.31.1k
Supporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades
Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.7.7k
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.49k
Play-Based Activities That Build Reading Readiness
Preschool teachers can use these activities to promote six early reading skills even as the kids enjoy themselves.2k
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.”25.2k
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.33.1k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.59.5k
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.40.4k
The Building Blocks of Dramatic Play
More than costumes or props, young kids need time and space to work out the basics of how to collaborate—and their bickering is a key tool in that process.2.7k
How to Help Students Get Used to Masks
In many places, students returning to school buildings will be required to wear masks. These strategies can help elementary students adjust.10k
Making Space for Student Choice in Preschool
Sometimes teachers need to require kids to do certain things, and it’s easier to get their buy-in if they know their voices are heard too.1.5k