Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preschool teacher Emily Johnson counts the row of green bear figurines Mayeda Alan, 4, has set ...

This is the first in a two-part series. The debate over what early math should look like and what should be included in the Common Core State Standards for math is one of the most contentious in ...

Early-childhood education, whether delivered through federal preschool programs or other means, needs to be revamped to place more emphasis on math instruction and prepare adults to cover that ...

Why planning matters: A preschool lesson plan outlines learning goals in language, math, science, arts, and physical skills, ensuring no area is overlooked. Mixing methods: Sensory play, themed ...

As taxpayers, parents and educators debate the value of public preschool for every child, a new study by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers finds for the first time that middle-class children -- not ...

Technology use in early learning offers promising opportunities—and lots of unanswered questions. Preschool classrooms are usually crowded and chaotic. There is often one lead teacher for fifteen or ...