Program highlights: spring 2026
Enjoy a peek at the activities that have kept our classrooms busy lately!
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Research corner: Jinyi Zhang
Jinyi Zhang is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Child Development researching executive function and related skills in early childhood. Her dissertation study is on strategies to help children persist in challenging activities.
READ STORYTour of German Kitas highlight differences from U.S. early childhood programs
Toddler teacher TaylorMae Ippolito and preschool teacher Alyssa Wilt traveled to Germany to learn about Kindertagesstätte, or child care centers. They shared what they learned on the Institute of Child Development's news blog.
READ STORYNature play: benefits for children and families
Britney Stark blogged about nature-based play for the Center for Early Education and Development.
READ STORYFlourishing in Winter
CDLS participated in a study by the University of Minnesota Duluth on how child care providers manage outdoor play in winter.
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