Playing with old phones teaches children good habits, and reflects our bad ones back at us

Children see adults on smartphones, looking up information they need to know, and being continuously connected. They want to copy this behavior in their play and practice being an adult.

The Rightness of Being Wrong: How Mistakes Illuminate Progress

How can we ensure that classrooms are safe spaces where students feel confident sharing their ideas, make mistakes and learn from failure?

When Schools Try to Tweak Winter Break, Families Fight Back

Schools face backlash from families after tweaking the schedule for winter break

The things that do – and don’t – motivate kids to succeed

Two drivers of learning behavior are natural curiosity and the desire for a reward. But which is better for helping children learn?

We asked kids to send us their burning questions – here are 5 of our favorites from 2019

If you've ever spent even a few minutes with children, you've probably heard them ask a question or two. Or many more. Here are answers to a handful.

Encouraging Your Child To Give Themselves Positive Pep Talks Can Boost Their Academic Performance

Giving themselves a pep talk before tests can help kids improve their performance

When it’s story time, animated books are better for learning

Animated books can help boost the learning of children with attention span issues

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