Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. On a recent afternoon in June, a line of kids between the ages of 5 and 13 snaked back from the door at the edge of ...

Connecticut’s recent legislation supporting play-based learning in pre-K and elementary classrooms embraces a transformative approach long supported by child development experts: learning through play ...

Educators and parents are increasingly turning to play-based, hands-on activities and outdoor experiences to introduce preschoolers to science concepts. From living vs. non-living classification games ...

This free, bilingual app helps kids think like scientists with 10+ games. This free, bilingual Play & Learn Science! app helps kids “think like scientists,” with 10+ games that spark real-world ...

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

A third grade student sets the last domino down in a row along the edge of a table while playing in Crystal O’Brien’s classroom at Shidler Elementary School in Oklahoma City. Credit: Ariel ...

A growing wave of gamified tools is making solar energy education more interactive, from virtual simulations and quizzes to hands-on installations and kinetic play spaces. These platforms merge ...