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 ...

But beyond simply being fun, play is a vital component of early learning. Play-based learning is an educational approach that leverages play to foster children’s growth in multiple areas ...

By building on children’s interests and joy in discovery, play-based learning also encourages kids to be more curious, Bouffard says. “And personally I think that’s the most important ...

Play isn't just a recreational activity; it's a strategic tool for leadership development and organizational success.

Play is often dismissed as just “fun”, but for young children, play is a serious — and essential — business. Defined as ...

Rep. Sherae’a Moore discussed a new bill in committee, aiming to encourage early childhood educators to infuse "play-based learning" within curriculums. It advanced toward the House floor last week.

As a play researcher, I applaud the state legislature for mandating play-based learning in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school classrooms. Play has a powerful effect on development and ...

Column written by Penny Saltus, Dr. Julie Dunstan & Fiona Rodriguez-Roberts] Play is often dismissed as just “fun,” but for ...

O2B Kids, a new preschool in Sartell, is bringing a play-based learning approach to the St. Cloud area to help address child care shortages. The Florida-based preschool chain opened its Sartell ...