Screen-Free Computational Thinking
When elementary students learn logic through collaborative physical activities, there’s no need for laptops or tablets.
Outdoor play in shorter, more frequent windows can boost physical activity in early learning settings
Outdoor play in shorter, more frequent windows can boost physical activity in early learning settings
Improving quality of Phys Ed classes may boost kids’ and teens’ academic prowess
Improving the quality of Physical Education (PE) classes may boost kids' and teens' brain power and academic prowess, particularly in math
Children’s physical activity linked to academic achievement via regulation of emotions
A new study of children in the U.K. suggests that physical activity is linked to emotional regulation in early childhood, which in turn predicts academic achievement.
Twenty-six studies point to more play for young children
For children, play is so powerful, according to a recent report by the LEGO Foundation, that it can be used as a possible intervention to close achievement gaps between children ages 3 to 6
The Guardian view on child’s play: help kids be themselves
Play and playtime are increasingly controlled and constrained. Children must be allowed more play and trusted to take age-appropriate risks
‘Let children play’: the educational message from across Europe
Free play and outdoor play has long been valued in Finland, but now more countries are seeing the benefits of letting children have more time to play
Why student athletes need a new playbook to stay safe in the COVID-19 era
Kids want to play sports again, and who can blame them? An exercise scientist and physiologist explains why adhering to safety protocols is imperative.
Cardiorespiratory fitness improves grades at school
Studies indicate a link between children's cardiorespiratory fitness and their school performance: the more athletic they are, the better their marks in the main subjects.
Playing Beats Stress For Kids Up To Age 18
Playtime is a good stress reliever for kids of all ages from toddlers to teens.