Pre-K
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in prekindergarten and preschool.
Using Stories to Support Computational Thinking
Breaking stories down into parts is a handy way to teach preschool students about structure, logical reasoning, and sequencing.
Boosting Young Students’ Emotional Vocabulary
Teachers can help preschool and elementary students understand and express the connections between their sensations and emotions.486
Using a ‘Less Is More’ Approach to Engage Parents
Parents of preschoolers generally want to be involved in their kids’ education—the key is to ease the way for them.264
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.84.2k
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.31.2k
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.49.6k
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.”25.8k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.60k
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.33.5k
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.40.8k
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.7.9k
Incorporating Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences in the Early Grades
These books help students explore historical and contemporary experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.745
Creating a Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Classroom
Ensuring that all students see their culture reflected in the curriculum and classroom materials is crucial.3.5k
A Culture of Kindness in Early Childhood Classrooms
Encouraging kindness in the early grades helps children develop behaviors that have value far beyond their school years.2.5k
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.10.2k