As pressure to raise scores on standardized tests has trickled down to the lower grades, kindergarten and even pre-kindergarten classrooms have focused more onacademic skills. But debating whether a kindergarten or preschool classroom should be play-based or academic is the wrong question, experts s...
Academic vs. Play-Based Preschool Debate Fading in Favor of Intellectual DiscoveryLilian Katz views the debate about whether preschool should be play-oriented or academically...Harkins, Jill
While Preschool incorporates curriculum-based learning, Playschool focuses on developing a child's social and emotional skills through unstructured play. 12 Parents might opt for a Preschool to give their child an academic head start, while they might choose a Playschool for holistic development with...
“The best thing parents can do to facilitate play-based learning at home is to play with their children,” she says. “Be involved in what they are doing. Actively playing with your children is healthy for your whole family and can build stronger relationships while learning and having fun ...
Preschool childrenPlay strategiesIn recent years, the concept of "deeper learning" has generated great interest in the field of preschool education in China. However, deep learning in the preschool stage is different from that in school education, as it requires explaining content characteristics, ...
For parents, students, and teachers, it will be a journey filled with joy, laughter, and friendship. Children's success here is not limited to academic mastery, they learn to care for themselves and care about others and the world in which they live. We are committed to a philosophy that...
Caregivers in nurseries provide a safe space for children to explore, whereas playschools emphasize pre-academic skills through play-based learning. 12 Nurseries often have flexible hours to accommodate parents' schedules, prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere. Playschools, meanwhile, may follow a more ...
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”—“What counts as play in many classrooms are highly controlled situations that focus on particular content labeled as ‘choice’ but that are really directed at capturing a specific content-based learning experience, such as number bingo or retelling a story exactly as the teacher told it on...
Of course, it is possible that any type of play before a classroom-based activity could improve attention. This was tested by comparing children’s attention during classroom activities in two different conditions. The researchers used a quasi-experimental design in which teachers pro...