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Nursery & Kindergarten (3–6)
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Preschool sound skills and first-grade sentence writing: what a Turkish study found
A PLOS ONE study followed 97 Turkish preschoolers for two academic years and found that their early sound and letter skills were linked to how well they wrote sentences in first grade. The link was real but moderate, and the study cannot show that one caused the other.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Loved by children, undervalued by society: how preschool staff feel
An OECD survey of early childhood staff in 17 countries and regions found they feel valued by children and parents but much less so by society. The author links this to staff shortages and turnover that can affect the quality of care children receive.
Source: OECD Education Today
What Does Your Child's Nursery Need to Teach STEAM Well? It's More Than Just Buying Equipment
A major study of early childhood centres reveals that successful STEAM education depends on far more than having the right toys and gadgets. Nurseries need the right organisational support, teacher training, and leadership to make STEAM learning truly effective.
Source: Frontiers in Education
Why Outdoor Play Matters for Your Child's Emotions—And How to Get It Right
Research from Norway shows that outdoor play isn't just fun; it's where children learn to understand and manage their feelings. But not all children experience outdoor time the same way, and what looks like shyness might actually be your child's thoughtful response to something new.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Can Natural Supplements Help Anxious Preschoolers? What New Research Shows
A new study finds that two natural ingredients—Griffonia and Lactium—may help reduce anxiety in nursery-aged children. While results are promising, experts say more research is needed before recommending these supplements widely.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Does Your Child Learn Better From a Familiar Face? New Research Has a Surprising Answer
A new study finds that while toddlers and preschoolers prefer spending time with caregivers they know, this familiarity doesn't actually help them learn new words better. The findings challenge common assumptions about how social bonds affect early language development.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Why Some Children Bounce Back Better After Heart Surgery: A Guide for Singapore Parents
New research reveals that children recovering from congenital heart surgery show very different emotional and behavioural patterns, with most adjusting well. Family stress and how parents handle challenges play a surprisingly big role in determining how children cope.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Teaching Gratitude Across Cultures: What African Communities Can Teach Us About Raising Grateful Children
A groundbreaking study of pastoralist communities in Kenya and Ethiopia reveals that gratitude isn't just about saying 'thank you'—it's a relational skill that connects children to their community and spiritual world. Understanding these cultural perspectives could transform how we nurture gratitude in our own children.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Why Spotting Gifted Children in Nursery Is Harder Than It Looks
Teachers know giftedness goes beyond academics and recognize the importance of early identification, but face major barriers like heavy workloads and limited assessment tools. A new study reveals the gap between what educators believe and what they can actually do in the classroom.
Source: Frontiers in Education
How Constructive Play Builds Your Child's Love of Learning
New research shows that structured building and creative play activities can transform your nursery child's fleeting curiosity into genuine, lasting interest in learning. A 12-week study found children who engaged in constructive play significantly improved their ability to focus, persist with challenges, and develop their own learning strategies.
Source: Frontiers in Education
Did COVID-19 Lockdowns Affect Your Child's Emotional Development? What Research from Russia Reveals
A new study shows that children who experienced strict lockdowns had slower emotional development compared to those who didn't, suggesting that time with people beyond the immediate family matters more than we thought. For Singapore families, this research highlights why social connections during early childhood are crucial for helping children understand and manage their emotions.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Short Activity Breaks at School Can Boost Young Children's Learning and Fitness
New research shows that brief movement breaks during the school day help nursery-aged children develop better motor skills, get fitter, and even perform better academically. This study reveals how easy it is to weave physical activity into the daily classroom routine with big benefits for child development.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health