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In this section, we will add bite-sized, research-based early childhood data and facts to inform your teaching and parenting. Even though our project focuses on outdoor learning for young children, we wish to keep you up to date with the latest information and activities—across various learning areas—which contribute to holistic learning for young children. If there are specific topics that you would like us to address, please reach out to us at poles@suss.edu.sg.

Oct 25, 20222 min read

What are Relationships Like in Early Childhood?

Ever wondered how children relate to their peers, adults and community? Watch this lecture by Indiana University’s Emeritus Professor...

Sep 28, 20221 min read

What Matters Most to 5-Year-Olds

Watch this lecture by Ms. Rowena Phair—Deputy Head of Division in the Directorate for Education and Skills at the Organisation for...

Sep 23, 20221 min read

Latest Update on the SUSS Public Lecture Series 2022 (Early Childhood Care and Education)

Learn how to support resilience in young children at this upcoming lecture with Dr. Yoichi Sakakihara—Professor Emeritus at Ochanomizu...

Sep 4, 20221 min read

How Play Helps Children to Develop 21st Century Skills

In the 21st century, citizens will need to have the 6Cs (i.e., skills like collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking,...

Aug 21, 20221 min read

What Everyone Ought to Know about Intergenerational Gardening

Meagan Shedd, an assistant professor at Michigan State University, shares how to foster intergenerational connections between...

Aug 7, 20222 min read

5 Ways to Support Savvy Consumers in Early Childhood

The educators at Penn State Extension offer key tips and strategies to help children become educated and empowered consumers. Young...

Jul 27, 20221 min read

The SUSS Public Lecture Series 2022 (Early Childhood Care and Education) is Back!

Join us for upcoming sessions on Early Childhood Care and Education, organised by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). The...

Jul 24, 20222 min read

Preschool Curricular Approach: The Montessori Method

This is the third and final post in a three-part series on progressive preschool curricular approaches. This week, we look at Montessori...

Jul 17, 20221 min read

Preschool Curricular Approach: Reggio Emilia

This post is the second in a three-part series on progressive preschool curricular approaches. This week, we turn the spotlight on Reggio...

Jul 10, 20221 min read

Preschool Curricular Approach: Waldorf Education

This is the first post in a three-part series on progressive preschool curricular approaches. This week, we focus on Waldorf (also known...

Jun 19, 20221 min read

How Routines Build Independence among Young Children

Pattie Carroll, a human development and relationships educator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains why routines are...

Jun 12, 20221 min read

The Impact of Passive Screen Time in Early Childhood

Research from the GUSTO (Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes) study sheds light on the influence of passive screen time on...

Nov 26, 20211 min read

Is Morality Innate?

Why the foundations of morality just might be present from birth. It may be surprising but Yale psychology professor Paul Bloom argues...

Nov 26, 20211 min read

Eat as a Family

Family-style meals: we have them at home. Why not eat that way in school too? Check out this nine-minute video by the Arizona Department...

Nov 26, 20211 min read

What Everybody Ought to Know About Feeding Children

Meals can be balanced, stress-free and enjoyable when we follow the Division of Responsibility in Feeding. Watch this four-minute video...

Nov 26, 20212 min read

3 Executive Functioning Skills Children Should Have

Watch this 23-minute talk by Adele Diamond—a neuroscience professor at the University of British Columbia—for the lowdown on the three...

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