"There's lots of different ways to teach children. And one of the ways that we really believe in is called a play-based ...

Preschool education in 2026 is embracing a powerful shift — blending intentional play with early academic foundations. Research shows this approach boosts literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional ...

Preschool lesson planning is shifting toward play, sensory-rich experiences, and social-emotional growth. Thematic units, multisensory activities, and adaptable structures keep children engaged while ...

Worksheets, computers—America's hypercompetitive education system is trickling down to preschool. But growing research shows that pushing academics at an early age can backfire, writes Joyce C. Tang.

In your house, “play” might be loud, messy and chaotic. In a play-based preschool, however, the emphasis is always on learning — just in a very fun way. In your house, “play” might be loud, messy and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Summer is the perfect time for kids to play with water, even if the season is nearing its end. After ...

A free preschool play group at the Prior Lake High School has openings for children from 3 to 5 years old. PlaySchool is an interactive preschool environment for children between the ages of 3 and 5 ...

The holiday season is over and families around town are taking down Christmas trees – but the discards still have a purpose. The Lawrence Arts Center is hoping their fir forest sparks the imagination ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Julie Sarama, a researcher who has developed strategies for building the mathematical skills of preschool students. A pair of New ...