The Guardian – Jon Henley, Philip Oltermann, Sam Jones and Angela Giuffrida
“It is a philosophy that extends a long way up the Finnish school system, which routinely features at or near the top or world rankings for childhood education. “Children should play in school, too,” said Salonen. “It’s important not just socially and physically, but mentally. They … concentrate better.” ree Free and teacher-directed play embeds life and learning skills, Finnish educators believe, improving attention span, problem-solving abilities and perseverance. Outdoor play is especially valued, with a 15-minute outdoor break every hour up to secondary school.” (more)