Storytelling for social-emotional skills positions stories as intentional learning opportunities rather than entertainment alone. The recommended protocol—interactive dialogic reading combined with focused role-play and scaffolding—works because it targets observable SEL behaviors, scales across classroom and home settings, and requires minimal materials. This article presents a replicable protocol, session templates, age …
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals the body needs in small amounts to support growth, brain development, immunity, bone formation, and metabolic function. Children require a steady supply because growth increases demand, and limited diets or medical conditions can create gaps. This article explains how to recognize key micronutrient shortfalls, outlines …
Early detection prevents longer-term problems. This guide helps parents and caregivers identify when a child needs a nutrition check, explains what that check involves, and lists practical next steps to take at home and with health professionals. You’ll find clear signs to watch for, a quick at-home screening checklist, guidance …
Storytelling provides a structured way to teach social and emotional skills to preschoolers. This article reviews the Top benefits of storytelling for preschool social & emotional development and gives actionable activities, short session plans, and low-burden assessment options. The material targets preschool teachers, caregivers, and curriculum planners. By the end, …
Early childhood sets the stage for lifelong health and learning. Habits established during the first five years shape physical growth, cognitive capacity, emotional stability, and social skills. This guide focuses on three pillars of development: Nutrition, Sleep, and Play. It explains how structured practices, informed choices, and consistent routines support …
Early childhood presents an opportunity to shape trajectories in health, behavior, and cognition. This article explains why nutrition, sleep, and daily routine function as interlocking systems that drive physical growth, neural development, and emotional regulation. For caregivers and professionals seeking structured, evidence-informed guidance, ECE University’s Child Development course offers focused …
Storytelling is more than a literacy activity — it is a powerful instructional tool for building emotional awareness, cooperation, and decision-making in young children. When stories are used intentionally, they create safe, relatable spaces where children can name feelings, explore social dilemmas, and rehearse appropriate responses. This article explores how …
When observing a child building a tower or pretending to run a store, it is easy to see only entertainment. However, serious work is happening beneath the surface. This is the essence of play based learning. It is not merely a way for children to pass the time; it is …
When early childhood educators engage in targeted, high‑quality professional development, children benefit, staff stay longer, and programs meet licensing and quality standards more consistently. The first five years of a child’s life are a critical window for development. Professional development (PD) in this context refers to ongoing training, coaching, observation, …
