What role does spatial thinking play in STEM? Improving STEM skills by promoting the development of children’s spatial ability by Emily Farran / June 21, 2021
Some learners cannot visualise things in their mind’s eye But our wide-ranging experiences and individual differences in thinking lead us to learn in a multitude of ways by Kathryn Bates / August 15, 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
How children move into the world of math The relationship between motor skills and mathematical cognition by Venera Gashaj / February 20, 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
Space: A natural and easy way to boost learning and memory Research findings in spatial cognition might help to enhance children’s everyday learning by Koleen McCrink / October 9, 2017
How children develop the use of tools Psychologist Jeffrey Lockman uses motion tracking technology to capture the movements of young children as they learn how to use tools Interview by Meeri Kim / October 2, 2017
The connection between spatial intelligence and STEM Psychologist Nora Newcombe talks about the importance of spatial thinking for STEM fields, and how it relates to episodic memory Interview by Meeri Kim / August 25, 2017
Does video gaming promote physical activity and enhance cognition? Exergaming is an innovative method of promoting physical activity that can have a positive effect on cognitive and physical performance by Valentin Benzing / August 7, 2017
Learning by moving Kids are spending less and less time moving, which might be doing them not only a health but a neurobiological disservice by Mallory Locklear / October 21, 2016
