Brandyn Boyd doesn’t want to spend her entire day telling children to pay attention. Instead, at Magnolia Forest Preschool, Boyd has the opportunity to watch children explore, experiment and ...

Outdoor play during preschool years significantly reduces the risk of obesity in children. A study on Japanese kids reveals the benefits of outdoor activities. Children who play outdoors during their ...

The original kindergarten—the children’s garden—conceived by German educator Friedrich Froebel in the 19th century, was a place where children learned through play, often in nature. That idea is fast ...

EdSource · Sexual abuse claims threaten school district budgets, even when not accused When Krystyna Kalishevskyi emigrated from Ukraine with her family last year, she had experienced more trauma and ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

This article about play-based kindergarten was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. EVERETT, Wash. — On a ...