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An appropriate environment can maximize children's intellectual potential and provide a foundation for the development of their emotional security.

Some of the nation's top researchers who've spent their careers studying early childhood education recently got together in Washington with one goal in mind: to cut through the fog of studies and the endless debates over the benefits of preschool.

For educators, having students who live in a dual-language household may appear to present challenges, but there are some very simple strategies to support non-English speakers or dual language learners (DLLs) in the classroom.

Mother's Day is just around the corner, so today I'd like to share some cute kid-made gift ideas from around the web that I think any mother would enjoy.

Summer time is quickly approaching, and while children may be spending less time outside as the days get warmer, it is still important they get the exercise they need to stay healthy and strong.

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is a research-based framework that outlines practices in the early childhood environment that provide optimal education for young children's learning and development or "best practices."

Art exploration is not only fun and entertaining, but also educational. Here are some tips for growing your budding artist.

In an age of an ever-increasing achievement gap and all the privileges it affords - well-being, comfort and success - the need for effective early childhood development is more crucial than ever before.

Need to make the case for investing in quality early childhood education for disadvantaged children? Videos, scientific papers, infographics and research summaries - these resources have proven to be the most effective. Get the facts - download, share, embed in your website and check back for new resources.

Young children's learning of new vocabulary words is dependent on the range of words they are exposed to.