Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

Trucks, dolls and Play-Doh: Southern Lehigh aims for ‘purposeful play’ in new full-day kindergarten ...

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Kindergarten classrooms across the country have changed. Researchers of this 2016 paper concluded that “kindergarten today is characterized by a heightened focus on academic skills and a reduction in ...

When Krystyna Kalishevskyi emigrated from Ukraine with her family last year, she had experienced more trauma and fear than a 4-year-old can cope with. Going to school in California was a big challenge ...

I can still hear her voice and envision her face in my mind’s eye. She was tall, confident and radiant. Her Afro rested on her head like a crown and her chocolate skin was smooth. Her voice was steady ...

Preschool readiness hinges on play, not just academics. Children develop crucial attention spans by focusing on tasks like ...

I have a secret to share. I keep my nine-year-old son home from school every Monday to play outside and take karate. Marty’s wonderful teacher supports his weekly mental health day. I need one too.