In early education, the role of play in fostering a child’s cognitive and socio-emotional development is widely recognised. However, an ongoing debate persists regarding the impact of structured play ...

Like many high school English teachers in New York, I recently finished another school year by — among other closing rituals — taking part in grading the Regents Exam in English Language Arts. This ...

A psychology researcher has backed the English government’s stance on maintaining Britain’s school starting age saying structured play, not formal learning, is the key to success for the under fives.

Rep. Sherae’a Moore discussed a new bill in committee, aiming to encourage early childhood educators to infuse "play-based learning" within curriculums. It advanced toward the House floor last week.

Research shows that free, unstructured play has been declining, despite its benefits Around the world, an emphasis on the importance of structured play and resumé-building has resulted in lower levels ...

Research Shows that Free, Unstructured Play Has Been Declining Despite its Benefits Around the world, an emphasis on the importance of structured play and resumé-building has resulted in lower levels ...

Parents generally want their children to get outside and play, but they may prefer more structured activities than adventures fueled by imagination, finds a new Gallup study. “Many parents may not ...

As a father to four children I’ve always been fascinated at the various stages of development for each of my children. One ...