A new study published this month in the journal Child Development, found that eight key teacher actions can make the difference between a mediocre preschool classroom and an excellent one. A team of ...

Whether you’re hoping to get a head start, trying to avoid the fees associated with preschool or looking for ways to keep your preschooler engaged while at home, setting up an educational play space ...

The walls of Heather Dodge’s Westgate Elementary kindergarten classroom are lined with student artwork, the alphabet and numbers. Then there’s the poster the class made detailing strategies to get the ...

After two decades at Alto Elementary, this teacher still gets energy from being part of her kindergartners’ growth.

This article about play-based kindergarten was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. EVERETT, Wash. — On a ...

Fun fall art projects and activities for kindergarten, engaging, educational ideas to spark creativity and seasonal learning ...

In Kelly Stevens' kindergarten classroom, each day begins with circle time for what sounds like a menu of lesson options. Students — or "friends" as Stevens calls them — can read at the green table, ...

The first day of kindergarten is a big milestone for kids and their grown-ups alike. It’s a time full of excitement, curiosity and plenty of butterflies in the stomach. One of the best ways to help ...