Play is one of the most important aspects of a child’s life. Why? Because through peekaboo, patty-cake, and playing house, children learn to think creatively and interact socially. Through play, they ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

When adults think about teaching young kids they often imagine flashcards with letters and numbers, memorizing the alphabet, and reading stories about everyday activities. While reading, singing, and ...

Play has always been a bit of a mystery. It serves no obvious practical purpose, but it has long been recognized as an important part of how children discover and learn about the world around them. A ...

It turns out play with an element of risk may be exactly what today’s kids are missing Brittany Toole When you think back to your favourite childhood play experiences, chances are they took place ...

The mere presence of the word play in the teaching method known as play-based learning can alarm some parents of early childhood learners. Students, even our youngest students, should be “playing” at ...

Play therapy is a form of psychological treatment that can involve playing with toys, role-playing, and games. Therapists observe someone during play to gain insights about their behavior. Although ...

Play yards can make the life of a new parent quite a bit easier. You can use one as a day-to-day crib; as a place to let your baby safely play within eyesight while you get other work done; or as a ...