This report considers the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) curriculum
throughout Europe. It explores the official curriculum, specified by national or regional …

In the recent years, a decline in Finnish students' learning outcomes has been reported in
several investigations, such as in the Programme for International Student Assessment …

In toddlers, the transition from home to childcare might elicit high levels of the stress
hormone cortisol. Measuring cortisol may give an indicator for children's experience and …

Theories of learning emphasize the importance of both the cognitive and affective state of
the learner. The current study focused on children's affective reactions to corrective feedback …

The aim of this study was to identify factors that help toddlers form attachment relationships
with their caregivers during the transition from sole home care to out-of-home childcare. We …

Background Previous research suggests that interactions between preschool teachers and
children in early care and educational contexts can contribute to the child's positive …

The transition from home care to early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a period of
intense change and development in young children's socio-spatial worlds. This article …

The study investigated the quality of interactions between childcare providers and toddlers
during a lunch in childcare centres. Meals in childcare centres are semi-structured adult-led …

Vanhempien ja kasvattajien kasvatusyhteistyön sujuvuus heijastuu siihen, millaiseksi
varhaiskasvatuksen aloitus muodostuu lapsen kokemuksena. Parhaimmillaan yhteistyön …

For those experiencing them, educational transitions include not only the present time but
are embedded within institutions that precede and extend beyond the individuals. This …