FirstDay Learning Blog

Preschool is a time of remarkable growth, particularly in social and emotional development. During this stage, children build foundational...

Implementing change in early education classrooms requires more than introducing new strategies—it begins with understanding each...

The aftereffects of the pandemic, the rise of online learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence into educational tools have...

Implicit bias—the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our decisions and actions—plays a significant role in how educators...

Head Start has long been a foundation of early childhood education, providing equitable learning opportunities for young children from...

Educators are navigating increasing workloads, managing challenging classroom behaviors, and striving to meet the diverse needs of...

Behavioral challenges are just one part of the daily reality for early childhood educators, often testing their patience and leaving them...

As early childhood educators, effective teaching practices can significantly shape a child’s development and ensure all children reach...

Professional development is becoming increasingly recognized as integral in early childhood education. Recent updates to Head Start...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and social skills. When young children learn...