Nursery World - Changing the game

What do we know about the science behind learning through play in early childhood development? And how can we use it to move the field forward for all our children, asks Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff, the 2019 LEGO Prize winner

Science can be a powerful force for educating people about why the early childhood years are so important – and a source of exciting new ideas for helping children and families thrive.

When the science of early childhood development is accessible, leaders can make informed decisions about where to direct resources and how to design policies that will affect the lives of young children.

At the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, we use scientific knowledge about early childhood development not only to inform policies and programmes for children and families, but also in our partnerships with social entrepreneurs, community leaders, primary care-givers and early childhood professionals to catalyse new strategies that can achieve breakthrough outcomes.

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