Parents today face a dizzying array of preschool learning apps, each offering different ways to boost early skills. ABCmouse provides a broad, gamified curriculum, while Starfall focuses on ...

Amanda Smith, a behavioral specialist, tends to a child at Moore Learning Preschool and Childcare Center in Elk Grove on Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMatters) This story was ...

During winter break and the holiday season, keeping kids learning—without screens becoming overwhelming—can be a challenge. These free educational websites and apps help children stay curious, engaged ...

From alphabet picture books to editable lesson plans, teachers now have more tools than ever to make preschool learning engaging and structured. Free handwriting sheets, small-group rotation charts, ...

JACKSON, Miss. — LeMya Vaughn, wearing a pink shirt, her hair braided neatly, sat in a large red armchair, her feet swinging far above the floor, practicing her reading skills. She leaned in toward ...

There were once so many children at Frisha Moore’s Elk Grove preschool that families filled up the waitlist. Now, one of her playgrounds and two classrooms sit empty because one key group of kids has ...