Children need to play and discover the world for themselves without too much restriction. Here are some ways we can enhance children's opportunities to do this.
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Being outside helps kids learn. Here are some ways to get them to spend more time in nature.
Children aged three to five don't need to do formal academic assignments in early childhood education to hit their milestones.
Research shows play-based learning programs enhance children's learning outcomes and teaches them skills relevant to the 21st century, such as problem-solving and creativity.
Playfulness is frowned upon in secondary school. It shouldn't be.
Youth sports are viewed as a rite of passage in a child’s development. If the clichés that permeate sports broadcasts and locker room speeches are to be believed, sports participation teaches children…
When are children “ready” for school? There is much debate about when the transition between play-based pre-school and the start of “formal” schooling should begin. The trend in the UK primary school curriculum…
Anyone who’s ever watched a toddler play with water and different-sized containers has seen play-based learning in action. A child will fill up a big container and tip the water into smaller ones, watching…
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