Educators and researchers are increasingly interested in evaluating and promoting socio-
emotional learning (SEL) beginning in early childhood (Newman & Dusunbury in 2015; …

This systematic literature review sought to reconcile the evidence of efficacy for interventions
and approaches to enhancing self-regulation and/or executive function in preschool …

The present short commentary aimed at highlighting the potential impact of lockdown
specifically on parents and children's mental health. Embedded within a systemic view, it …

The benefits of active music participation and training for cognitive development have been
evidenced in multiple studies, with this link leveraged in music therapy approaches with …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of various dance strategies and early
childhood teachers' pedagogical competence on creating a positive classroom climate …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the types of musical activities carried out in
preschools for children aged 3–6 years in two contrasting cultural settings: Spain, a …

Self-regulation skills are an important predictor of school readiness and early school
achievement. Research identifies that experiences of early stress in disadvantaged …

This article examines the effects of Montessori music-movement activities on the
development of the rhythmic abilities of 59 children from Montessori preschools, aged …

The ability to regulate one's emotions is integral to well-being and recent studies have
documented the relationship between music and emotion regulation strategies. The purpose …

Educational researchers are increasingly evaluating intervention effects on educator
outcomes–such as knowledge, beliefs, and practice–as an important precursor to …