Kimberly Nesbitt has studied extensively how young children’s cognitive development can be accelerated in learning environments. That’s why she concludes that play deserves a prominent place in ...

Parents visiting their children’s kindergarten class for the first time may think they’ve arrived at the wrong room, especially if they expect it to resemble the kindergarten they attended as ...

Across Canada, every province and territory agrees: outdoor and land-based play belongs at the heart of children’s early ...

A new research-backed tool aims to revolutionize how playgrounds and outdoor learning environments are assessed, by recognizing that some risk can be good for a child's development. Professor David ...

Parents know that in a competitive world, it's their job to help equip their children with all the skills they'll need to succeed. While it's easy to get caught up in a preschooler's academic ...

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 ...

Classroom learning environments encompass the physical, social and instructional contexts in which teaching and learning occur. These environments range from traditional face-to-face classrooms to ...

Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time. Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks ...