Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Education

January 15, 2025

Classrooms today are more diverse than ever, with many early childhood educators welcoming more multilingual learners—children who are developing proficiency in two or more languages—into their classrooms. These learners represent a growing demographic in early childhood education (ECE). According to U.S. Census data reported by NAEYC, nearly 25% of children in preschool programs in the United States, and 21% of Canadian households, are multilingual. By 2030, it's projected that nearly 40% of U.S. school-age children will grow up speaking a language other than English at home (K. Nemeth, 2016)

Staying Healthy in Early Childhood Education During the Winter Season

January 15, 2025

The winter season can be challenging for early childhood educators and caregivers.

Sun, Moon & Stars: A New Theme That’s Out of this World!

October 30, 2024

3… 2… 1, blast off! This December look for Lillio Learning’s all new STEM-focused outer space theme, Sun, Moon & Stars. This theme engages children in the process of inquiry as they learn about our planet, solar system, and space machines.

Flexible lesson plans that meet the reality of the early childhood classroom

January 24, 2024

A FunShine Express Success story at Sunflower Academy in Brooklyn, NY

Emergent Writing in Preschool

January 5, 2024

Emergent writing describes children’s first attempts at writing, and this can look like anything from scribbles, lines, and pictures, to letter-like shapes. Researchers note that children as young as two begin to imitate writing by drawing or making symbolic marks. As children progress in their learning, they gradually understand that writing serves the purpose of communicating. Early childhood educators play an important role in helping children develop their writing skills.

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