BIG IDEAS FOR GROWING MINDS

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Development Learning & Education Individual differences Parenting and childcare

What motivates children to read?

Saloni Krishnan / 25 May 2023
A child reads, surrounded by shelves of books.
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Do children need phonics to read English?

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 18 May 2023
A child lies on the floor reading.
Development Learning & Education 21st century skills Learning environments

Playful learning makes for joyful parenting

Charlotte Anne Wright, Ally S. Masters, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek / 11 May 2023
Two children helping with the washing. They are playing with washing baskets over their heads and a pile of clean socks in front of them.
Learning & Education Technology Education systems Education technology

“Teachers can’t see themselves going back to the way they taught before”

Caroline Smrstik Gentner / 5 May 2023
A teacher monitors children working on laptops.

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What is the role of play, agency, compassion and nature in children's wellbeing and development?

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How to spot a highly sensitive child

Melissa Hogenboom / 18 April 2023
Article Development Individual differences
A young child plays with stones on a log.

What happens when students experience the power of their brains?

Tieme Janssen and Nienke van Atteveldt / 21 February 2023
Article Development Neuroscience
An abstract brain rocket breaks through an obstacle.

How the brain changes as children learn to read

Melissa Hogenboom / 6 February 2023
Article Development Language
Books on a table.
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Do children need phonics to read English?

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 18 May 2023
Opinion Learning & Education Education policy
A child lies on the floor reading.

Learning to play

Annie Brookman-Byrne and Gemma Wirz / 27 April 2023
Video Development Learning environments
Characters playing outdoors together in nature.

How can schools help children manage climate anxiety?

Eva Amsen / 4 April 2023
Article Learning & Education 21st century skills
A child holds a small globe in their hands.
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Searching for the right balance of agency in EdTech

Garvin Brod and Natalia Kucirkova / 23 March 2023
Opinion Learning & Education Education technology
A child plays on a tablet outside.

STEM education empowers underserved youth

Aisha Schnellmann / 21 March 2023
Interview Learning & Education Education technology
Students participate in a Yiya AirScience lesson in Lira district.

Alexa, can you support kids’ social-emotional learning?

Chris Fu and Alexis Hiniker / 9 March 2023
Article Society Education technology
A young boy intently listens to a speaker held to his ear.
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Learning to create communities

Annie Brookman-Byrne and Gemma Wirz / 20 April 2023
Video Development Diversity
Characters of diverse backgrounds and demographics standing together in harmony.

How are the parents?

Melissa Hogenboom / 2 March 2023
Article Development Covid-19
A caregiver holds a child's hand.

How nature can play a role in children’s wellbeing

Nina Alonso / 28 February 2023
Podcast Learning & Education Learning environments
Teachers' Voices logo of speech bubbles saying hello in different languages.
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