Educators and researchers are highlighting the growing role of play-based learning, intentional technology use, and social-emotional development in early childhood education, with new trends emerging ...

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Play-based education is vital for children's development, fostering creativity, problem-solving and social skills. Research indicates that play enhances learning by activating the brain's pleasure ...

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 ...

Educators, child development experts, and parenting resources are uniting around the idea that play-based, hands-on activities are essential for toddlers’ and preschoolers’ growth. Research and ...

Recess is no longer the only time New Haven’s students will get to play around. After a successful test run this summer, administrators are planning to take a freer form of teaching, known as ...

When Krystyna Kalishevskyi emigrated from Ukraine with her family last year, she had experienced more trauma and fear than a 4-year-old can cope with. Going to school in California was a big challenge ...

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A bill to require instruction based in play has passed the Iowa House unanimously. House File 2652 would require 90 minutes of play-based instruction for half-day preschool, ...