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
Entrepreneurs can help accelerate change in education How do we create accessible, affordable and effective learning opportunities beyond formal education? by Cristina Riesen / February 15, 2018
“Just being around peers seems to encourage curiosity” How does curiosity develop in children, and what role does it play in learning? Are the effects of discouraging curiosity reversible? Interview by Sabine Gysi / December 15, 2017
Toys will be toys Tackling gender stereotypes in childhood is tough by Angela Saini / November 17, 2017
How social robots can make children more curious Helping children to maintain and increase their curiosity throughout their elementary school years by Goren Gordon / October 27, 2017
Play in childhood supports same skills that underlie scientific reasoning Children’s curiosity and scientific reasoning skills are affected when early playful experiences are cut short Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 25, 2017
First day of school "This is the way that children learn, almost like little scientists, by freely feeling, dissecting and processing the world around them" by Angela Saini / October 19, 2017
The benefits of fantasy play Pretend play helps to promote the social-emotional development of children and has a positive effect on the relationships with their peers Interview by Cathrin Jerie / June 13, 2017
