Jamaica’s Early Childhood Commission presented its Excellent Teacher Awards on 30 October at the National Arena in Kingston, recognising innovation in early childhood education.
Education Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Kasan Troupe noted that the playroom is where children first learn to share, take turns and resolve conflicts, while developing empathy, fairness and critical thinking.
“The child who learns to negotiate a block today will be the adult who negotiates the contracts, the peace treaties and the national policies tomorrow,” she said.
