CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Cabarrus County Schools is rolling out a new district‑wide strategy to boost kindergarten learning — play‑based instruction. Every kindergarten classroom in the district is now ...

A new study from LEGO® Education shows that teachers believe learning through play is more effective than traditional methods, and students say they want more of it in the classroom. LEGO Education is ...

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 ...

Teaching younger children through 'guided' play supports key aspects of their learning and development at least as well - and sometimes better - than the traditional direct instruction they usually ...

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 ...

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, ...

Play-based learning isn’t just fun—it’s a powerhouse for preschool development. With thoughtful weekly planning, teachers can weave in activities that nurture social, emotional, cognitive, and ...

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 ...

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As summer kicks off, many parents wonder; how do I keep my kids off screens and mentally active without breaking the bank? Karina Slaughter, Chief Early Learning Officer at Chicago Commons is here to ...