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 ...

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.

Most schools across the nation have marked the end of another academic year, and it’s time for summer. Time for kids to bolt for the schoolhouse doors for two long months of play, to explore their ...

Why parents need to let kids play on their own A new survey of Canadian, Australian and U.K. parents finds parents don't appreciate the value of letting kids play on their own and it has experts ...

Play-based learning is essentially learning through play, which is crucial in early childhood development, especially for Grade R learners. According to US-Based research, The Serious Need for Play, ...

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 ...