Play-based learning is transforming early childhood education by blending joy with intentional teaching. Research shows it fuels cognitive, social, and emotional growth while keeping children engaged.
Science Daily: Intentional teaching makes the biggest impact on early childhood outcomes
In 2026, early childhood education is being shaped by intentional play-based learning, integrated social-emotional development, trauma-informed care, and careful use of AI and technology. Professional ...
Earning a degree in Early Childhood Education can pave the way for a variety of career paths, mostly involving different types of teaching jobs. For instance, it can prepare you to become a teacher of ...
MSN: Early childhood education trends in 2026 highlight play, SEL, and AI
A comprehensive review of research on several measures of the quality of early childhood education suggests that the instructional practices of preschool teachers have the largest impact on young ...
Unlike in K-12 and higher education, artificial intelligence has yet to get a foothold in early childhood education, but experts say there are some potentially useful applications. Credit: Getty ...
Forbes: Earning A Master’s In Early Childhood Education: Everything You Need To Know
Earning A Master’s In Early Childhood Education: Everything You Need To Know
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education! UAB’s BS in Early Childhood Education helps prepare students become teachers that assist young children in reaching developmental milestones ...
UNESCO: Early childhood care and education - Progress Assessment Tool for Transformation (ECCE-PATT)
UNESCO defines early childhood care and education (ECCE) as a multisectoral early childhood development approach integrating health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, child ...