The development of attention and executive function in children has been an important research topic in developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience in the last decade. Many studies have provided new findings and insights on this topic by using neuroimaging and other cognitive neuroscientific techniques. These new developments have also facilitated integrated research between educational psychology and cognitive neuroscience. As such, the interaction and communication among teachers, educational psychologists and cognitive neuroscientists are crucial to promoting future research and possible applications in this emerging multidisciplinary field. In this article, we reviewed recent progresses and future trends in attention research in children. Finally, we hope to facilitate cross-disciplinary discussion and inspire new research ideas that connect attention and learning.