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 ...

In 2026, the early childhood education sector is witnessing a convergence of classic developmental theory and cutting-edge technology, with Tools of the Mind at the forefront. While the curriculum’s ...

Across Europe and Central Asia, the World Bank Group has been increasingly investing in expanding high quality play-based early learning to build foundational skills. Investing in early learning ...

Corrected: This story has been updated to more accurately describe how Mansfield Elementary’s test scores compare to those of other schools in Connecticut. When the doors to Mansfield Elementary ...

THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — The Tumwater School District has implemented mandatory play-based learning across all kindergarten classrooms, requiring one hour of daily free play while maintaining ...

Jessica Hurley, owner of Little Treeschool in Kalispell. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake) Little Treeschool's building for children 3-years-old and older, dubbed the "Big Treeschool." (Kate Heston/Daily ...

Campaigners want classrooms to match how young children actually learn, not ones that force them to grow up too fast. MPs have debated extending learning through play into Year 1 and 2 at primary ...

IS IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. A BILL AT THE STATEHOUSE COULD CHANGE WHAT THE SCHOOL DAY LOOKS LIKE FOR IOWA’S YOUNGEST STUDENTS. IT WOULD REQUIRE TIME FOR PLAY BASED ...

Depending on the client Maree utilises developmentally appropriate and evidenced based approaches such as interpersonal, psychodynamic, behavioural and play therapy as required. As a Clinical ...