With technology usage increasing in everyday life and in schools, children may be experiencing a disconnect and lack of understanding when it comes to nature. While the idea of a forest school has existing in Europe for decades, it has a small but growing presence in...
Mathematical concepts are often difficult for young children to understand in the way that older children and adults can. While children are still young, the only things that hold their attention are creative pursuits and play. When children are engaged in play and a...
Far too few schools and even fewer teachers properly recognize the educational value of play. Every experience has a dramatic effect on a child’s knowledge and future development as students and productive members of society. When a child is allowed to play shapes...
The typical style of teaching is often teacher-centric; that is, lessons revolve around a teacher’s knowledge and guidance. However, more and more children are demonstrating that this method of teaching is not effective as they become distracted, disengaged, or...
Play is designed for exploration and discovery about the individual playing and the world around them. For children of any age, play offers a unique opportunity to develop social skills organically and innovatively. By engaging with others, creating scenarios, and...
