Nursery and Early Education Activities

Children engaged in various activities in nursery and early education settings, highlighting playful learning experiences.

A smiling woman helps a young child with curly hair color a drawing at a table with blurred bookshelves in a public library. Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must look after the plant by watering it and removing dead leaves.

Reportage in a community nursery in Saint Ouen, France.

Reportage in a year 2 primary school class in Geneva.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must make a bead necklace.

STARBASE cadets learn about the importance of STEM in future careers May 3, 2022, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. STARBASE is a Department of Defense youth program designed to expose the nations youth to the technological environments and positive civilian and military role models found on Active, Guard, and Reserve military bases and installations.

Reportage on a psychomotor specialist practising in a day nursery in Paris, France. This small 2-year old boy has a delayed growth rate and has psychomotor sessions once a week.

Mother and children reading a book

Reportage on intergenerational projects set up in a kindergarten and crèche in Switzerland. In both establishments, volunteer retirees take part in the days organization by participating in the activities.

Students in class volunteering for teacher

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Reportage on a specialised institution for young hearing-impaired people (Switzerland). For one day a month, the institution offers manual activities taught in sign language. Most of the young people are in normal schools and this day allows them to continue learning sign language.

Child drawing on cardboard box and smiling indoors

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must put the number of small sticks that correspond to the number shown in each slot.

A Malmstrom Child Development Center worker and children smile while playing dress-up Sept. 8, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. According to the CDC website, the pre-toddler program cares for children ages 12 months to 24 months. The staff is carefully selected to give the child the care, stimuli, security and consistency each individual child needs.The CDC provides care to children of active-duty military and DoD/NAF civilian personnel families. With limited amounts of childcare available in the state of Montana, the CDC is an essential service at Malmstrom AFB.

4 year old girl Down's syndrome during a session with a speech therapist.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must associate a number with a stick.

Shared playroom of day nursery and day care center, Angoulême, France.

Three children, a boy and two girls in a classroom.

education, elementary school, learning and people concept - teacher helping school girl writing test in classroom

Little girl and her mum having a craft activity, creating art project

Speech therapist practising with a young girl

Bearded man assisting daughter doing homework at home

Reportage on a psychomotor specialist practising in a day nursery in Paris, France. This small 2-year old boy has a delayed growth rate and has psychomotor sessions once a week.

Sister and brother playing with building block

Teacher and young student work together with a toy at a table

child eating apple playing with toy car

A child draws on paper as a man and a woman look on, sitting at a library table with crayons spread out. Cleveland, Ohio, USA Cleveland Ohio USA arah01208 Copyright: xConnectxImagesx ,model released ,property released

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out.

A father helping his children with their homework

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

USA, Washington State, Kirkland. Kids shopping in a bookstore. (MR,PR)

Happy teacher assisting students in art class at kindergarten

Boy choosing reading book in classroom

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must transfer small beans with the help of a spoon.

Little boy in art class at kindergarten

young girl drawing on a white board in her dads office

Teacher with students in classroom

Father and daughter playing memory on table at home

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Woman teacher with a child sitting reading a book and laughing with things from the story, indoor of a kindergarten

First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks visit Fort Drum, NY, January 30, 2023. Dr. Biden's visit was geared toward making on post living better for Soldiers and their families.

Five-year girl and mother looking at the herbarium of the leaves in the album and looked in the frame Five-year girl considering the herbarium of the leaves in the album with adult young beautiful girl sitting at the childrens table at home ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/Alekseixivanovx 8776334 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Germany, Children in nursery playing together

Little boy looking at wooden toy blocks while standing with sister

Curly-haired child engrossed in reading a book on the floor of a colorful library aisle. Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Shared playroom of day nursery and day care center, Angoulême, France.

Reportage in a community nursery in Paris, France. Infant educator.

Students in art class at kindergarten

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

fort lauderdale, florida, united states of america, three young boys sitting at a table in a classroom

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. Panels enable children to learn how to undo and do up various kinds of buttons.

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Adult male and young child engaged in drawing together with colorful crayons on paper in a public library, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Cleveland Ohio USA arah01204 Copyright: xConnectxImagesx ,model released ,property released

Granddaughter and grandmother put together a puzzle in the city library

Children reading a book, Sweden.

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

Child game

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must recognise various geometric shapes.

Woman teacher playing with a child reading a book and having fun, Interior of a kindergarten

Happy girl arranging emoticons on table in playroom at home

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Mother homeschooling daughter with tablet PC at home

Shared playroom of day nursery and day care center, Angoulême, France.

Reportage on a yoga lesson for children from 6 to 12 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Reportage in Les Hélices Vertes primary school in Cerny, France. Year 2 and year 3 pupils during break time.

Female teacher helping girl wearing reflective clothing in cloakroom at preschool

Speech therapist practising with a young girl

High angle view of teachers and students dancing in classroom at child care

First day of school, schoolgirl with her mother

Reading, teacher and girl in class for presentation with book, confidence or learning for child development. School, woman and student with speech for storytelling, growth and education with support

Waiting room.

Pre-school teacher helping girl putting on rainwear in kindergarten

Students sitting side by side in the library

Day care center at La Maison Bakhita center for migrants, Paris, France

Tori Williams, of Brownie Girl Scout Troop 313, builds her own `stomp rocket' with the help of adult chaperone Pamela Cottrell. The two, of Gulfport, participated in NASA Brownie Day on Oct. 13 at Stennis Space Center. They were among nearly 200 members of Brownie Girl Scout Troops within the Gulf Pines Council who took part in the day of educational activities at SSC. Brownie Day used NASA curriculum support materials to teach about the sun and its significance in our solar system. In addition to building and launching their own model rockets, the girls toured the center's portable Starlab planetarium; viewed demonstrations about living and working in space; played games of `Moon Phasers' that teach about the rotation of the moon around the earth; made bracelets with ultraviolet-sensitive beads; and other activities that celebrated Earth's very own star. They also toured StenniSphere and were able to earn their Earth and Sky and Space Explorer `Try-Its.'

Reportage on Elsa, 10, who has been deaf from birth and wears bilateral cochlear implants. Her deafness was detected when she was 10 months old and she had implants for the first time when she was 17 months and then again at 3. She said her first word when she was 22 months old. She went to a school for the deaf, then she started at regular school when she was 5. Twice a week, Elsa has the help of a cued-speech signer, who enables her to understand her teachers properly, perfect her pronunciation, particularly when learning foreign languages.

A happy family makes paper craft together at the dining room table

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori.

6 years old child at school.

Five-year girl shows a drawing which she painted with her mother A five-year girl is engaged with adult young beautiful girl sitting at the children table at home ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/Alekseixivanovx 8776326 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Young Asian mother and her kid shopping toy in shopping mall

Kids on the ground at a school watch as the toy cars they pushed race

Mother reading a book to her baby daughter in the library

Teacher and students sit on the ground with instruments and play

Girl holding schoolcone

Kids are going back to school. This is a new school a Perel school. Aix en Provence, Paca, France.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. An assistant reads a story to the children in English.

Teacher and students in math class with measuring stick

happy child kids group have fun and play at kindergarden indoor preschool education concept with teacher

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Little girl jumps on a hopscotch inside an educational facility

A schoolgirl eats a sandwich in the park and does her homework.

A beautiful boy stands in beautiful light wearing safety goggles

Kansas City, Kansas. Nine year old bi-racial girl making a car with construction paper in the F. L. Schlagle Library and Environmental Learning Center. It is one of only two public library environmental learning centers in the United States.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out.

Teacher and Student Painting

Girls pass out cloth to seniors for exercise in rest home

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