European Early Childhood Education Research Association

The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child brings together researchers, partners and communities to better understand how children engage with digital technologies and what this means for their wellbeing, learning and development. Our work produces evidence‑based insights and resources that support families, educators, carers and policymakers to support children to engage with digital technologies safely.

We will also be sharing key publications and resources, and welcome conversations about collaboration, research translation and real‑world impact. We look forward to being part of the conference.

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We are just weeks away from opening EECERA 2026. The atmosphere is building as we finalise the details for what promises to be a transformative week of scholarship and community. Is your suitcase ready?

New Guest Post:
"The BeeConnected project: Playful Making as a Pathway to Children’s Literacies" by Jasmiina Leskinen & Sini Kontkanen
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"Enhancing language development in low-income communities through pre-recorded therapy videos: equipping speech-language therapy students with digital intervention skills"
Mignon Botes
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New EECERA presenter blog post:

How can researchers explore young children’s peer relationships in ways that are both meaningful and ethical? Drawing on the Danish research project TRoLD (Flourishing Through Play), this blog reflects on how a simple visual method can support children’s participation, agency, and perspectives in early childhood research.

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The 2026 EECERA hybrid meeting will take place on Tuesday, 25th of August, 14:30 – 16:00 (WEST).

Face to face: Room 19, University of Madeira Campus Penteada

Online: Please register via the link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting.

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New Presenter guest post: What a study in Mongolian kindergartens reveals about technology, participation, and democratic learning: link in comments.

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EECERJ Article: Enhancing language development in low-income communities through pre-recorded therapy videos: equipping speech-language therapy students with digital intervention skills
Mignon Botes. Read via the link in comments.

Little Acts of Care – Babies in Brazilian Early Childhood Education by Vanessa Neves, is our latest EECERA Guest Post. Link to read it in comments.

New Edition of the EECERJ is out:
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, Volume 34, Issue 4 (2026). Editorial by Dr Nathan Archer.
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