“We have the data that proves that play changes everything. It changes attitudes, and it changes outcomes,” said Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple University and an expert in ...

The report looked at 26 studies of play from 18 countries. It found that in disadvantaged communities, including those in Bangladesh, Rwanda and Ethiopia, children showed significantly greater ...

And, he said, the “right” kind of play can produce the “right” kind of academic achievement because, regardless of the situation, kids will be learning valuable skills.

"Talk, sing, read, write and play," Stoltz lists. "That is doable for every parent no matter how busy you are. You can fit in these practices in little bits of time with your children throughout ...

The new law establishes play-based learning as a mandatory part of daily instruction in preschool and kindergarten. It also compels local boards of education to allow teachers in grades one ...

Learning through Play in Emergencies is Important LtP develops a variety of critical skills for children, including literacy, numeracy, collaboration, and conflict resolution. LtP also strengthens ...