In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in ...

Parents looking to support their children’s learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding ...

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A student at Impact Salish Sea Elementary feeds a doll during a morning play session Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our ...

The best children's museums in the country have interactive exhibits where kids want to linger, playing is encouraged, and learning is a byproduct of the fun.

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear evidence that adults benefit from playfulness ...

SEATTLE — On a bright October morning, two dozen 4- and 5-year-olds were scattered around a classroom at Impact Salish Sea Elementary in south Seattle, enthralled by plastic food, dolls, blocks and ...

Written by James Cox, Head of Advocacy and Policy - Education, Save the Children International In this piece, James Cox, Education Policy and Advocacy Lead at Save the Children International, defends ...

In 2019, I was approached by the Office of International Education at the university where I teach and asked to design a course that would culminate in a trip abroad for the students. Given my ...