Even into the early grades, children learn well through play, says Elizabeth DeWitt, a senior instructional designer and curriculum specialist at Learning Without Tears in Maryland.

For kids, playing is learning. Through play they benefit physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. In short, the importance of play cannot be understated.

“For young children, they’re going to learn, and the best way they learn is through play,” says Iruka. “Through interaction with peers, through manipulation of materials, through ...

Connecticut teachers want you to know that “play-based learning” is not an oxymoron. For years child development and education experts have praised the benefits of play-based learning — a ...

To help parents and children, Child Rights Network and Stairway Foundation teamed up to produce the GIF Learning Library storybooks. Skip to content. OCTOBER 27, 2022. Instagram Facebook Youtube.