(This version of the Nov.14th story changes 'Tools for the Mind' to 'Tools of the Mind' in paras 2, 5, 7, and 14.) (Reuters Health) – Training teachers to promote structured play among kindergarteners ...

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As California ramps up its expansion of universal transitional kindergarten, new research suggests it must focus more on high-quality teaching. “High-quality preschool instruction can make a ...

How do preschools best ensure that children are learning to get along with others, handle their emotions, focus on a specific task, and persist despite facing challenges? That’s the question ...

Early childhood is a crucial time to nurture attention spans through engaging activities. Research suggests physical activity and mindfulness practices can significantly improve focus and cognitive ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Parents with kids approaching kindergarten have some major changes to think about. Junior kindergarten will end after this school year and the state is steering kids into ...

(Reuters Health) - Training teachers to promote structured play among kindergarteners yields improved reading, vocabulary and math scores that persist into first grade, according to a new study. The ...