PCS Edventures! (OTCBB: PCSV) today announced the launch of its newest product line, Little Edventures. This early-childhood line includes hands-on labs that contain everything an educator needs to teach the fundamentals of early-childhood education. The new labs are also designed to meet the educational standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
The Albert Shanker Institute suggests that early, age-appropriate instruction in language, literacy, mathematics and science can have significant, long-lasting effects on preschool children’s social and cognitive skills. The report synthesizes the best research on how young children learn in those academic domains and discusses the implications for improving preschool education.
A mother frustrated with a lack of fun learning games for her kids has partnered with Microsoft on a new series of games for young learners. Her goals is to "create a computer game for children that bolsters reading skills along with creative expression."
Are early learners too young to use technology? Which technologies should be used with emergent learners and how should it be utilized? This article examines the above questions.
NPR story on the Tools of the Mind curriculum and the "cognitive skill called executive function". Short Q&A with neuroscientist Adele Diamond and psychologist Deborah Leong.
The Child Rights Information Network (CRIN) is a global network that disseminates information about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and child rights amongst non-governmental organisations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, inter-governmental organisation (IGOs), educational institutions, and other child rights experts
Childwatch International is a nonprofit, nongovernmental network of institutions engaged in research for children. The Network seeks to strengthen child-centered research to contribute towards real improvement in children's well-being.
Cellphones, laptops, digital cameras and MP3 music players are among the hottest gift items this year. For preschoolers.
Educators debate whether computer use for young students makes them better learners or not.
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PCS Edventures! (OTCBB: PCSV) today announced the launch of its newest product line, Little Edventures. This early-childhood line includes hands-on labs that contain everything an educator needs to teach the fundamentals of early-childhood education. The new labs are also designed to meet the educational standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
A mother frustrated with a lack of fun learning games for her kids has partnered with Microsoft on a new series of games for young learners. Her goals is to "create a computer game for children that bolsters reading skills along with creative expression."
Are early learners too young to use technology? Which technologies should be used with emergent learners and how should it be utilized? This article examines the above questions.
NPR story on the Tools of the Mind curriculum and the "cognitive skill called executive function". Short Q&A with neuroscientist Adele Diamond and psychologist Deborah Leong.
Cellphones, laptops, digital cameras and MP3 music players are among the hottest gift items this year. For preschoolers.
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