Child Development
October 22, 2026
Edward Street’s 15th Annual Day of Play Family Festival gave Worcester a day to build big, get creative, follow the music, and enjoy being together. The band had a stage. One little boy had an idea. With the music playing, he asked his mother if he could dance. She said yes, and he ran straight...
November 5, 2026
Welcome back to The Science of Early Childhood Development series! Previously, we shared about ecological systems theory and the basics of how young children’s brains develop. Today, we’ll talk about one of the most important factors in a child’s development: relationships with their caregivers...
October 29, 2026
With more than two decades of early childhood education, Nea Sann brings a deep belief in what children and educators can discover when they learn alongside one another. A classroom is a small world, and teachers help children discover their place in it. When an educator takes a question seriously...
September 11, 2026
Edward Street's Day of Play Family Festival returns to Elm Park for its 15th year, bringing Worcester together around something wonderfully simple: giving children the freedom to play. Clear the calendar. Wear something that can handle a little paint. And don't be surprised if the kids never want...
August 17, 2026
Welcome back to The Science of Early Childhood Development series! In our last post, we set the stage by introducing ecological systems theory , and the concept that children’s development is shaped by all of the nested social and environmental systems they live in. In this post, we’ll zoom in to...
August 13, 2026
At Edward Street, we’re committed to ensuring that all children can enjoy a rich, supportive childhood. To make that vision a reality, it’s important to understand how children learn and grow. Through this series, we’ll share information about four key topics in child development: ecological...
July 30, 2026
Celebrating Jo Ann Borinski's extraordinary career as Edward Street's Master Teacher and the lasting legacy she leaves in educators, children, and our community. When we slow down enough to listen Thank you, Jo Ann, for everything you've taught us. Your legacy isn't just found in the classrooms you...
July 20, 2026
How Edward Street's Master Teacher Program strengthens educators, transforms classrooms, and creates brighter futures for children. Every great teacher deserves a great teacher When people talk about supporting young children, the conversation usually begins with the children themselves. But at...
June 24, 2026
When we slow down enough to listen Spend enough time around preschoolers, and they’ll surprise you. They’ll ask questions you’ve never thought to ask. They’ll notice things adults overlook. And every now and then, they’ll reveal just how rich and thoughtful their inner world really is. That...
April 6, 2026
It starts with a plastic bottle. Or a scrap of paper headed for the recycling bin. Then small hands get hold of it. There’s cutting. Tearing. Soaking. Layering. A little experimenting. Maybe a little mess. And suddenly, something ordinary becomes something completely new. The 2026 Edward Street...
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