Early Childhood Education Online

Online Magazine on Early Childhood Education,
Early Childhood Development, and
Early Childhood Intervention

Child Development: Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature?

There is nothing new under the sun,” states Ecclesiastes 1:9. This is certainly true of the nature-nurture debate, the modern name for the ageless argument about the importance of learning in the development of the child. While one side argues that the development of the child is mainly a process of maturation, with learning playing no more than a supportive role, the other side maintains that learning determines the entire course of a child's future. Read more…

Early Childhood Education: The Key to Success in Life

Nelson Mandela, the well-known statesmen, once said, "Education is the great engine to personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that the child of a farm worker can become the president of a great nation." Learn more about the significant role that early childhood education plays in determining a child’s future, as well as important aspects of learning and skills that should be taught. Read more…

Language Acquisition in Children: Talk Your Child Clever

Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say its first word. This usually happens between nine months and a year. From about two years, the child should be able to use simple phrases, and by three he should be able to use full sentences. By four, he should be fully able to talk, although he may still make grammatical errors. By five, he should have acquired basic language. Read More…

Early Childhood Education Resources