In your house, “play” might be loud, messy and chaotic. In a play-based preschool, however, the emphasis is always on learning — just in a very fun way. In your house, “play” might be loud, messy and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. In the summer of 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the rollout of universal preschool ...

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Play is often viewed as the natural language of childhood. But beyond simply being fun, play is a vital component of early learning. Play-based learning is an educational approach that leverages play ...

Kindergarten students play in a classroom in Washington state. Experts and researchers are calling for more play for young children to boost academic and interpersonal skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/The ...

Game-based learning is a powerful student-centred approach for boosting motivation, collaboration and participation. Games turn learning into an active, interactive and enjoyable experience that ...

Today's children are growing up in a rapidly transforming digital era. From an early age, they're exposed to digital stimulation. It means their way of thinking is developing differently from that of ...

The trend in early education is to move from a play-based curriculum to a more school-like environment of directed learning. But is earlier better? And better at what? On a perfect Southern California ...