In most states in the USA, the age requirement to start kindergarten is five-years-old, but some children began in their fourth year of life. In Denmark, children begin school the year they turn six, which can create a wide span in development. For example, a child that turns six … [Read more...]
France Prohibits Smartphones at School
France has once again has set the standard for protecting children from screens by banning cell phones and tablets at school. Previous actions by the French government have banned TV programs designed for children under three, as well as prohibit advertising of mobile phones … [Read more...]
Children Have a Right to Unstructured Play
One of the greatest threats to children in the 21st century is the lack of free play. Children's days are filled with preschool/school, lessons, activities, and device use. Unstructured play is defined as a category of play in which there is no objective or adult instruction … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Social Skills More Important Than Academics
In recent years, the trend in education is to make kindergarten more rigorous academically. There's been an upswing in parents hiring tutors for their five-year-olds; however, research finds social skills are more important developmentally at this age than … [Read more...]
How environmental education affects children’s connections, empathy, and responsibility
I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy. Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar What are the positive benefits of nature-based, environmental education? Are there any long-term effects? How does … [Read more...]
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