Why Kids Need To Play Outside No Matter The Weather
In order to insure your child's physical and mental health, more time outside is required.
Why Preschool Is More About Having Fun Than Learning
When parents see preschool children playing, they think it is all fun and game. And while some of it is, there is learning involved as well.
Letting Your Children Play “Adventurously” Can Improve Their Mental Health
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and more.
Children Learn More Through Play Than From Teacher-Led Instruction
Children learn more effectively through guided play than from traditional, teacher-led instruction, according to a new study, with particular gains in math skills.
Kids Use Play To Communicate. Here’s Why Adults Need To Pay Attention.
Kids Use Play To Communicate. Here’s Why Adults Need To Pay Attention.
Playing In School Is Vital For Kids During The Pandemic
Parents and educators everywhere are trying to figure out how to get students back to where they should be, and part of the secret could be play.
5 tips from a play therapist to help kids express themselves and unwind
Children use play to express themselves and process their emotions. Here’s how parents can make the most of play time together.
Twenty-six studies point to more play for young children
For children, play is so powerful, according to a recent report by the LEGO Foundation, that it can be used as a possible intervention to close achievement gaps between children ages 3 to 6
The Guardian view on child’s play: help kids be themselves
Play and playtime are increasingly controlled and constrained. Children must be allowed more play and trusted to take age-appropriate risks
Outdoor Play Positively Influences Kids’ On-Task Behavior
Outdoor play positively impacts kids' on-task behavior because it builds necessary skills for focus.