Early childhood is a critical period characterized by rapid development of motor and language skills. Reliably assessing motor and language development in early childhood is difficult, and there is a lack of agreement on measurement tool use. This scoping review aims to identify measurement tools used to examine motor and language skills in…

This review examines 20 journal articles and three papers related to the use of music and creative movement to teach language. The paper considers the evidence of a possible shift away from separating these arts from core subjects in the schools. Both historic and experimental field research is assessed in light of ideas found in Broudy (1990),…

Examines major characteristics of learning disabilities and the significance of Montessori principles as they may be applied in the education of children with learning disabilities. Addresses disorders of gross and fine motor coordination, language, attention, and perception. Describes exercises in practical life skills, sensory education, and…