How can after-school clubs improve children’s mental health? The crucial role of extracurricular activities in improving mental wellbeing following school closures by Kathryn Bates / November 20, 2020
The importance of school breaktimes Unstructured play helps students to learn. Breaks should be considered a non-negotiable part of the school day by Annie Brookman-Byrne / March 9, 2020
What AI researchers can learn from children’s learning Intrinsic motivation as a key ingredient in human and artificial intelligence by Catherine Hartley / November 25, 2019
Play is not frivolous Play drives learning by helping children develop the crucial physical capacities and social-emotional skills needed to thrive at school by Aisha Schnellmann / July 9, 2019
How architectural design can support play in preschool How can buildings affect early education, and what impact could they have on children’s development? by Jack Graham / June 13, 2019
Learning new words through play Research suggests that children learn vocabulary just as effectively through play as through shared book reading by Aisha Schnellmann / May 22, 2019
All children can greatly benefit from guided play With new models of guided play, we will be able to design more effective educational interventions and help to close the achievement gap by Aisha Schnellmann / April 23, 2019
Parkopolis: The life-size playful learning board game What if everyday places were infused with math and science content that sparked the kinds of interactions known to foster school success? by Andres Bustamante / September 17, 2018
Playful learning in everyday spaces Urban architecture designed to spark children's development by Brenna Hassinger-Das / August 1, 2018
Sometimes reality is better than pretending Is pretend play as crucial as we think for healthy development? by Jessica Taggart / July 9, 2018
The human touch Parents should play an active role in their children’s engagement with mobile devices by Sierra Eisen / May 11, 2018
Urban Thinkscape – playful learning in community contexts Brenna Hassinger-Das explores how parents and kids interact in public spaces and how research can respond to the needs of community members Interview by Alexandra Güntzer / March 14, 2018
