Giving Compass' Take:

• Guest author, Katrina Youdale at Getting Smart, writes on the opportunities that augmented reality can provide in kindergarten, and shows the potential that this technology can have. 

• How can donors invest in new technologies aimed to help early childhood growth?

• Here's an article on achieving kindergarten readiness for all children. 

Over the last decade, the education sector has experienced enormous change. Amidst this, one of the most contended areas of discussion has been around the introduction of technology to children as young as 3. The adoption of STEM education across the globe has quickly filtered down to our littlest learners.

Don’t worry kids will still come home with sand in their pockets.

Early childhood is a critical time for the development of core skills that establish lifelong foundations. Despite all the conflicting device advice, fine motor, writing and reading remain essential skills with early childhood organizations also reiterating the importance of social skills at this age.

The introduction of STEM to Early Childhood Education (ECE) may sound daunting but the principles of STEM center around solving real-world problems through collaboration and hands-on inquiry. There’s no one right answer and failure is important. If you’ve ever tried a craft with 3-year-old boys this sounds perfect!

Read the full article about augmented reality in kindergarten by Katrina Youdale at Getting Smart.