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I realize that in engaging in math activities in the university and preschool classrooms, my students are experiencing a change of heart and mind around mathematics. During a review of mathematical development at the end of the semester, they are engaged and smiling, eagerly answering questions.

As an early childhood professional, you're well aware that physical activity helps with your students' brain development.

When it comes to children's books, there's a long list of classic books that have been read for decades.

Child care experts agree that children appreciate a wider variety of food when they participate in preparation.

Organizing tools and materials ahead of time helps children to make choices by being able to see items at glance. If objects are disorganized to begin with, children are inclined to paw through the materials making an even greater mess.

Children with strong social-emotional skills are more interested in all types of learning, form healthier relationships with others, persist longer at difficult tasks, and can better control their emotions.

Many early childhood teachers aren't eager or prepared to teach STEM subjects, even though children may be eager to learn them.

Young children learn through play! As your students interact with one another, they're learning to solve problems while developing the skills they'll needed to grow and learn.

The use of larger vertical surfaces such as chalkboards, marker boards, and smart boards allows children to use bigger arm movements that encourage strength and flexibility throughout the joints and muscles of the upper extremities.

Research shows that 85% of brain development occurs before age three, and growth is particularly affected by the quality of children's home and educational learning environments.