The neural changes that result from play help wire children’s brains to successfully regulate emotions, make plans, and solve problems, according to researcher Sergio Pellis of the University of Lethbridge. A recent article on the… Continue reading
It’s all fun and games at the Charles and Linda Williams Children’s Museum in Daytona Beach. But don’t be fooled into thinking no one is learning. An article in the News Journal reports that the… Continue reading
We could learn a thing or two from Finland. An article in The Atlantic explains the Finnish practice of giving school kids a 15-minute break after each 45-minute lesson. The author, Tim Walker,… Continue reading
Playful News Roundup Kids in Atlanta are learning math by playing with bubbles, and new research shows that kids who do more free play have better executive function (better at organizing and grouping… Continue reading
Play is fun and important for children’s intellectual and physical development. But did you know that children actually have a “right” to play? Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of… Continue reading
Pinterest boards and bloggers have been abuzz about “sensory play” for the past several years. The pictures are inspiring and most of the ideas inexpensive and intriguing. The children look like they love… Continue reading
