A Brief History of the Written Word Writing has not always been accessible to everyone. It was independently invented thousands of years ago in multiple regions across the world, emerging as symbolic protowriting systems in
There is a profound observation from the French educator Célestin Freinet that perfectly captures the heart of the program: "L’enfant n'apprend pas par le discours, mais par le tâtonnement expérimental." (The child does not learn
Kindergarten Readiness: Why Language Development Matters More Than Writing When we think of "School Readiness," we often picture a child holding a pencil. But in developmental science, writing is the final result of a much
Why Your 2-Year-Old Child is Smarter Than AI According to Alison Gopnik, a world-renowned developmental psychologist at UC Berkeley, that messy, loud, and often baffling 2-year-old is actually running circles around the most advanced
There’s a moment every educator and parent recognizes, when a child climbs a little higher than we’d like, balances on a log just a little longer, or insists, “I can do it myself.” Our instinct
Growing up in France, I don’t remember many teachers or adults offering praise. In fact, I remember quite the opposite: extreme rigor and a focus on showing students what they could have done better. Times
As parents, you may sometimes wonder: “I see my kids playing in preschool, but are they really getting academically ready for school?” The short answer is yes, and more. In high-quality early childhood programs, play
In media education, it’s often said: “Merely producing media is not media literacy, although media literacy should include media production.” This quote, from Renee Hobbs, highlights the difference between creating content and truly understanding it,
In a world where screens are everywhere and almost impossible to avoid, I want to ensure that the space I create for young minds is safe for playing, learning, and growing their brains screen-free. As
When we think about the future of our society, safer neighborhoods, a stronger economy, and more equitable opportunities—it might be surprising to learn that one of the most effective places to start is with toddlers
