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School Readiness
Self-regulation beats flashcards — school readiness combines executive function, language, and social entry more than early academic drilling.
Evidence 88 ✏️Preschool
Imaginative play, peer entry, and executive function growth define the preschool years before formal schooling.
Evidence 82 🧩Montessori
Self-directed activity, hands-on materials, and mixed-age classrooms — Maria Montessori's method spread to over 20,000 schools worldwide.
Evidence 78 🎲Play & Connection
Play is the language of attachment — child-directed play builds trust, reduces behaviour problems, and teaches social rules.
Evidence 84 📚School Age
Industry, friendships, and academic skill-building mark middle childhood between toddler chaos and adolescent identity work.
Evidence 78