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Why Play?
The importance of play for children cannot be overstated. Not only is play essential for a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development, but it also plays a cruci
“But What Do I Do About the Kids Who” … Why Play is the Answer, Not the Problem
The benefits of play for children’s learning and development are well researched and articulated across international literature. So much so that teachers and play advocate
The Role of the Teacher in a Play-Based Classroom
The Role of the Teacher in a Play-Based Classroom Download a print-friendly version of this article here. Descriptions of the ways in which adults interact with students as they pl
Playing and Learning Outside the Classroom
Playing and Learning Outside the Classroom Download a print-friendly pdf version of this article here. “More than anything, outdoor play makes children happy,and happy children t
Loose Parts in the Primary Classroom
Loose Parts in the Primary Classroom Download a print-friendly pdf version of this article here. The term ‘loose parts’ refers to the resources used to support learning and tea
Reform and New Zealand Education -Why we need to look in our own back garden…..
Recently New Zealand has been honoured with visits from some of the most highly regarded international movers and shakers of the education world. In March, Sir Ken Robinson pr
In Defense of Parents
One of the biggest perceived barriers schools face when choosing to implement a learning through play approach is a fear of the response from their parent community. Many scho