Source: spass/bigstockphoto What happens when 40 percent of a generation cannot function effectively at school? Signs are emerging that this may happen with the children who were 0 to 6 years old ...

In the updated third edition of this unique book, Catherine McBride looks at reading and writing development and impairment across a range of languages, scripts and contexts. This new edition ...

With the help of their stuffed animals or figurines, many toddlers and preschoolers play “teacher,” “doctor” or “firefighter,” drawing early inspiration from the careers they observe in their ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Wallace Community College-Dothan’s Child Development program has partnered with Feed Me Words to provide students with access to free language and literacy training, as well as ...

E-books have emerged as a dynamic tool in early education, combining digital text with multimedia elements to support emergent literacy development. Their interactive design not only captures young ...

Ready Readers volunteers visit classrooms in low-income communities to read aloud to young children, which can help build early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten. Studies show that ...

As students return to the classroom for a new school year, parents and families can play a role in helping their children achieve one of the key milestones of elementary school: learning to read. Lori ...

Parents and caregivers of school-aged children are all too familiar with the after-school conversation that sounds a little something like: When these conversations are purposeful and strategic, they ...

From “The Giving Tree” to “The Hunger Games,” media intended for children and young adults serve broader audiences and carry ...

Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

Today, the Oberkotter Foundation announced a new funding opportunity seeking proposals for projects that promote the use of ...