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Category Archives: Preschoolers
Child Early Academic Training Produces Long-Term Harm
Many preschool and kindergarten teachers have told me that they are extremely upset—some to the point of being ready to resign—by the increased pressure on them to teach academic skills to little children and regularly test them on such skills. … Continue reading
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Helping Preschoolers Understand their Emotions
Increasingly, research confirms the efficacy of explicit training in emotional intelligence starting at a very young age. According to multiple studies, preschoolers who participate in social-emotional skills programs exhibit less aggression and anxiety and become better social problem solvers. While … Continue reading
Why is it bad to make a Mess? Preschoolers’ conceptions of Pragmatic Norms
A common type of transgression in early childhood involves creating inconvenience, for instance by spilling, playing with breakable objects, or otherwise interfering with others’ activities. Despite the prevalence of such pragmatic transgressions, little is known about children’s conceptions of norms … Continue reading
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