WASHINGTON — Should preschool be more about ABCs or learning to play with others? Scientists found out that youngsters do better if they do both. So concludes a major study in Head Start programs in ...

At a round-table discussion in Kathryn Davenport’s class, the topics include Enos the Elephant, a happy tree and letters of the alphabet. Preschoolers, who appear a tad fidgety, are holding these ...

From Richard Scarry’s colorful Busytown adventures to hands-on phonics lessons, playful learning can spark a lifelong love of reading. Research shows that simple, print-focused activities often beat ...

Alphabet learning sets the stage for reading success, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Research shows that playful, hands-on activities and meaningful print interactions help letters stick. Blending ...

When it comes to teaching preschoolers their ABCs, sticking with the basics might just be more effective. Despite the rise of digital tools and educational games, learning to read still begins with ...