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Early Childhood Education
Why schools must be pro-active in securing funding to c...
The Government’s plan to create 3,000 nurseries within primary schools offers a ...
Childbase Partnership takes top spot in our Nursery Cha...
The Childbase Partnership is once again top of our Ofsted quality table of the b...
EYE SUPPLEMENT Research: Including baby's voice
Dr Drury, Dr Blaisdell and Rhona Matheson discuss the research project Voice of ...
EYE SUPPLEMENT Student Q&A: ‘Always reflect’
This month we caught up with Kinga Kacprzak, who is studying Early Childhood Stu...
NURSERY CHAINS 2025: People & places
For your guide to the who, what and where of nursery chains, our directory gives...
EYE SUPPLEMENT Professional Book Review: Practical lear...
Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a b...
Local authority to remove 150 children from their PVI s...
A Scottish Council is considering removing 150 children from their funded privat...
MPs tells Government to use Schools Bill to introduce a...
Cross-party MPs have told the Government it should use the Children’s Wellbeing ...
Inquiry calls for a national play strategy
The Government is being urged to establish a national play strategy for England ...
Laura Henry-Allain launches new children’s podcast
Author and consultant Laura Henry-Allain has launched a new podcast for children.
Frances Clark: World Hearing Day – Changing the Mindset...
World Hearing Day on 3 March is a day to change mindsets and challenge the expec...
NW Business Summit: Ofsted's chief inspector and new ch...
Delegates at Nursery World's Business Summit on Wednesday were able to have thei...
Julian Grenier: The uplifted Early Years Pupil Premium ...
Julian Grenier, the Education Endowment Foundation's (EEF) senior content and en...
More than 300 million children will be obese by 2050, f...
More than 15 per cent of five-14-year-olds worldwide will be obese by 2050, new ...
Scottish council makes u-turn decision on removing fund...
Falkirk Council has voted against plans to remove 150 children from PVI nurserie...
New guide to help early years settings 'make the most o...
A new guide from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has been published alo...
NW Business Summit: 'It's education not childcare'
A call for all those working in the early years sector to call themselves ‘educ...
Government’s £11m early years toothbrushing programme t...
The Government has launched its national supervised toothbrushing programme for ...
Further calls for free school meals to be expanded as p...
Nearly one in five parents buy unhealthy food every week because they can’t affo...
NW's Big Day Out programme now live!
The programme for Nursery World’s Big Day Out on 16 May, a brand new one-day eve...
Nurseries and parents invited to take part in toilet tr...
Researchers at University College London are urging nurseries, schools and paren...
New 'School Readiness' definition developed to help rea...
A coalition of education and childcare organisations has developed a new ‘school...
Early years settings sound alarm as they face clamp dow...
Nurseries and childminders across the country are threatening to cap the number ...
Government told to extend fair pay agreements to early ...
The Government must reform Thatcher-era industrial relations by extending fair p...
Printable Subitizing Cards
We use these subitizing cards for many games in our classroom. This past week w...
Fairy Tale Inspired STEAM Invitations in the Kindergart...
"I can help the goats escape that silly, old troll. All I need to do is just mak...
Exploring Different Fonts of Numbers
Sorting numbers that are presented using different fonts is an effective way to ...
Free January Math Prompts Giveaway
Curious about my monthly math talk books? The January edition will be available ...
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Introducing Children to Strong Characters Using Diverse...
"Simply put, a book is both a mirror and a window. It can reflect the reality o...
I am a Mathematician!
My first attempt at recording a reading of one of my books! It's a work in progr...
Building a Curious and Playful Early Childhood Math Com...
Toni Cameron and Deanna McLennan in conversation with Stenhouse’s Kassia Omohund...
Journaling as a Work Practice…
Have you ever thought about 'journaling' as a work practice? I did it and I woul...
Raising Storytellers
At Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School, we are raising storytellers who lea...
KIDS SONGS ABOUT LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Are you looking for a fun playlist of songs about love & kindness to use in your...
BOOKS ABOUT LOVE AND KINDNESS FOR KIDS
Teaching kids about love and kindness can be explored through story characters i...
Kid-Tested, Speed Approved: LEGO Ferrari F40 Review by ...
by Youth Reviewer, Oliver, Age 13 The Lego Speed Champions Ferrari F40 set is th...
FUN KIDS SCIENCE EXPERIMENT
GETTING KIDS EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE BY ADDING PLAY TO THEIR EXPERIMENT! Engaging ...
Solving Playtime Troubles: 13 Proven Tips From Play The...
By Kathy Eugster, MA We like to think that because children like to play, they w...
FUN SPRING SONGS FOR KIDS!
by Lorrie Holmes Children enjoy singing catchy spring songs that breathe life in...
KIDS SONGS ABOUT FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS
Explore our curated list of fun and educational kids songs about feelings and em...
Children’s Author Interview with Kathleen Gauer
Inspiring Young Readers Through Adventure and Imagination Kathleen Gauer of Skip...
Cooking with Kids: Fun and Educational Ways to Teach Ma...
Cooking with young children is about more than just preparing meals—it’s a power...
LEARN ABOUT 9 AMAZING TYPES OF DAYCARE PROGRAMS
Looking for that perfect childcare program to suit your child? It’s that time of...
It’s time to share tax season resources
Now that the winter holidays are over, it’s tax filing season — and the Healthy ...
In quotes: early childhood news from Massachusetts and ...
“Massachusetts expanded its childcare system by 8,700 seats last year, fueling a...
Our Advocacy Network in Action: Alannah Olivastro-Pagani
Alannah Olivastro-Pagani is an optimist. And her upbeat perspective spills over ...
Our Advocacy Network in Action: Danielle Pazos
Danielle Pazos was inspired by her childhood. She remembers growing up in two wo...
In quotes: location, location, location
“Alief Independent School District, which serves about 40,000 children in west H...
Local action on child care: a look at Brewster, Mass.
Across the country, cities and towns are taking action to strengthen child care....
In quotes: employer-sponsored child care
“Tom Weber, the executive director of the Massachusetts Business Coalition for E...
Our Advocacy Network in Action: Elizabeth Walsh
When she was in college at UMass Boston, Elizabeth Walsh planned to be a high sc...
Join us for The 9:30 Call’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
The 9:30 Call turns five this month, and we are celebrating with a live broadcas...
In quotes: bipartisan child care proposal in Congress
“Yesterday, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) and U.S. Repre...
It’s the first anniversary of The 9:30 Call en español
We’re excited to celebrate the first anniversary of The 9:30 Call en español. A...
In quotes: Governor Maura Healey’s new report on early ...
“The Healey-Driscoll Administration released a report today with recommendations...
January 2025 month in review
Y’all we are almost 1/4 of the way through the 21 century, how is that for weird...
Labyrinth, a game to play with the whole family
For years I heard people rave about Labyrinth. I’d even given a copy to a friend...
Why Did the Exodus Happen Review
Do you want to hear something funny? There were slave owners who made Bibles wit...
Jesus Feeds the 5000 Unit
Hi! Okay, so I went to go look at my Jesus Feeds the 5000 Unit post and realized...
February 2025 in Review
Sigh, it’s March 4 and I’m just now starting this, and I’m already feeling overw...
Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety: Tips fo...
Starting daycare is a significant milestone for both children and parents. While...
Christmas Cheers or Tears? Parenting Tips for a Stress...
The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, love, and celebration. How...
Childcare Subsidy and Grants in Alberta: Important Upda...
Affordable childcare is a cornerstone of a thriving community, enabling parents ...
What Every Calgary Parent Needs to Know About Finding a...
Choosing the right daycare for your child is a significant decision for any pare...
Making Bedtime Easier: Tips for a Peaceful Evening with...
Bedtime doesn't have to be a nightly battle. The post Making Bedtime Easier: Tip...
Fun Ways to Add Veggies to Meals and Snacks for Prescho...
Adding veggies to your preschooler’s meals and snacks doesn’t have to be complic...
Is Your Family Ready for a Pet?
Is your family ready for the responsibility of having a pet? The post Is Your Fa...
Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy: Why It Matters
Good dental habits now will help your child have healthy teeth for life. The po...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Little Ones
Valentine's Day with kids is about fun, family, and simple expressions of affect...
Teaching Young Children About President’s Day
President's Day is a holiday to celebrate past and present U.S. presidents. The...
Celebrate ‘Love Your Pet Day’ with Your Preschooler
These simple activities on Love Your Pet Day will help your child appreciate ani...
“Yes Day” Let the Adventures Begin!
Ever wish you could just say "yes" to all those silly requests from your little ...
Raising Happy Preschoolers with Positive Mornings
Starting the day with positivity and connection can create a foundation for a ha...
Celebrating International Read to Me Day with Your Pres...
On March 19th, we celebrate International Read to Me Day. It is a perfect opport...
Ireland has no legal obligation to provide or guarantee...
Ireland is one of only three EU Member States that does not provide a legal enti...
Educators’ perspectives on the DEIS programme
TASC (Think tank for Action on Social Change) recently hosted a launch event: In...
Garda Vetting – Compliance Guidelines
As outlined last month, in our Garda Vetting post, it is your responsibility as ...
Child Poverty and Wellbeing Programme Office Progress R...
The Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office was established within the Dep...
Evaluating and monitoring quality is vital for policy d...
Ireland is one of only a few European countries that undertakes a national evalu...
Press note: Early Childhood Ireland calls for change fo...
Press note: Early Childhood Ireland calls for change for female-led Early Years ...
International Women’s Day calls for better pay and cond...
In light of International Women’s Day, it is a timely moment to reflect on the p...
The link between child poverty and women’s poverty
Women’s Budget Group (WGB), a United Kingdom feminist economics think tank, rece...
Garda Vetting Update: Police Clearance Certificate
Garda Vetting processed by the National Vetting Bureau covers addresses in the R...
Barometer 2025 and pay and conditions for graduates
In February, Early Childhood Ireland published the annual Barometer, which track...
10 There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon Activiti...
Are you looking for a creative way to bring There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed ...
Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
How to Decorate Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees in the Classroom The holiday seas...