In 2014, police killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice as he played with a toy gun at a Cleveland recreation center. Ma’Khia Bryant was 16 when she was killed by police, also in Ohio. In Orlando, six-year-old ...

Children participate in "farm" dramatic play in the adventure room at Children's Castle Early Learning Center. The room, designed for ages 2-12, features corresponding games, stories and music. The ...

Purposeful play enables children to express ideas, build relationships and tackle problems in authentic contexts.

This article is part of the collection: Survival Mode: Educators Reflect on a Tough 2021 and Brace for the Future. Throughout my 20 years in the field of early childhood development, in the classroom ...

Dramatic play helps children learn about the world. Dramatic play helps children learn about the world by letting them try out different roles or characters. Special thanks to the staff and students ...

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Because play is a major outlet through which children demonstrate what is on their mind, whether they have words or not, a branch of therapy has developed around understanding children and their needs ...

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 ...