Evolutionarily speaking, we are built to enjoy learning. Neuroscientists (and those of us who spend time with young children) know this to be true—but institutionalized education tends to dim the joy ...

Playful Learning Landscapes seeks to transform everyday spaces into playful learning opportunities to maximize “the other 80 percent” of time that children spend outside school. It lies at the ...

Whether it’s in schools, at home, or in the community, learning should be fun! Children love to explore and discover. And learning through play does not mean a sacrifice of rigor or loss of ...

Turning math practice into an interactive STEM game can make studying more engaging and encourage active participation.

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 ...

This article is part of a three-article series dedicated to harnessing powerful technology for powerful learning. In the articles, we share the perspectives of HP Teaching Fellows. Read the other ...

Families and volunteers paint murals inside an affordable housing complex in North Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. The community paint day is part of an ongoing Live and Learn pilot program ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Two third-graders sat on the floor of their classroom and lined up a row of dominoes along the edge of a low-lying table. They positioned themselves at each end of the row of ...

Guest Blog Post by Lisa K. Forbes, Ph.D. Blogger’s note: Last month, I wrote about a wonderful study by Lisa K. Forbes, Ph.D., about incorporating play into the college classroom. I have asked Dr.

Play in education is controversial. Although it is widely accepted that very young children need to play, as they progress through the school system, the focus moves quickly to measuring learning. And ...

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