Pre-K
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in prekindergarten and preschool.
A Child-Centered Approach to Learning
An approach called emergent curriculum can help preschool and early elementary students have a say in their learning.Using Theater Games to Build Students’ Working Memory
By holding onto the information necessary to play certain games, students develop skills that lead to academic success.Your content has been saved!
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To help early elementary students manage big emotions, try breathing exercises and sharing how you deal with overpowering feelings.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.Your content has been saved!
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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.124.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Metacognitive Problem-Solving Process for Preschoolers
Teachers can model how young children can identify their emotions, seek out solutions, and evaluate the effectiveness of their problem-solving skills.Build a “Share What Works” Experience in Your School Community!
Download and share our free how-to guide and toolkit. Let's work together to elevate what's working in classrooms and schools!6 Practical Tips for New Preschool Teachers
The first year of teaching preschool students can be overwhelming, but by making a few simple preparations, pre-K teachers can jump in with confidence.
Teach 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.106.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.AI Tool Demo: Bringing Student Art to Life
Assistant Editor Daniel Leonard shows how a new AI tool can instantly animate drawings—and shares some fun applications for early elementary.Your content has been saved!
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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.59.5kYour content has been saved!
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Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.61.5kYour content has been saved!
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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.42.9kYour content has been saved!
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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.46.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using 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!
