A third grade student sets the last domino down in a row along the edge of a table while playing in Crystal O’Brien’s classroom at Shidler Elementary School in Oklahoma City. Credit: Ariel ...

Play is often viewed as the natural language of childhood. But beyond simply being fun, play is a vital component of early learning. Play-based learning is an educational approach that leverages play ...

The 3- and 4-year-old students in Phil Wrigley’s nursery classroom at the British International School of Chicago, South Loop were on the hunt to find items starting with the S sound that were ...

This fall Tumwater School District, in align with its Strategic Plan. begins to incorporate play-based learning into its ...

Connecticut teachers want you to know that “play-based learning” is not an oxymoron. For years child development and education experts have praised the benefits of play-based learning — a pedagogy ...

It often starts with a room full of colourful blocks, tiny cooking sets, and pretend castles. For many, this looks like just another playroom. But in reality, these joyful corners are shaping the way ...

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The College of Wooster Preschool, formerly called the COW Nursery School, will continue its 76-year history with its emphasis on nature and outdoor learning and a screen-free environment when it ...

The Joycat booth (10.1 - F071) was a vibrant hub of activity throughout the three-day fair. Designed as an immersive world of play, the space featured dedicated zones such as the "Art & Craft Play" ...