When we constantly steer playtime, we may actually be getting in the way of the very skills we’re trying to build.

The 3- and 4-year-old students in Phil Wrigley’s nursery classroom at the British International School of Chicago, South Loop were on the hunt to find items starting with the S sound that were ...

OVER the years, I have written about the power of play—how it helps brain development, strengthens bonds, and nurtures ...

In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning ...

Much of the learning of young children falls on a spectrum ranging from free play to teacher-directed instruction.

Kori Simmons teaches her children at home, but doesn’t follow a curriculum. She doesn’t give many written tests or traditional homework. And she provides lots of educational flexibility for each child ...

The average child spends about 10 hours playing with their parents, others and on their own on any given day, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6 revealed ...

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Hamilton Heights Child Development Center continues to prioritize consistent routines and structured learning environments at its Lincoln SouthPointe location to support young children throughout the ...