The anatomy of the brain affects cognitive control, an essential skill for learning and academic success. Scientists in this study showed that an asymmetry of the two brain hemispheres relative to a ...

Children learn more through ‘guided play’ than from teacher-led instruction, according to a new study by experts at Cambridge University. A play-focused approach to learning, where children are ...

Through the Abecedarian Project, an early education, randomized controlled trial that has followed children since 1971, researchers have discovered an enhanced learning environment during the first ...

Nurul Aqilah teaches families through "magic soup" playdates, using nature to develop teamwork, patience and courage in children. Experiential learning improves outcomes like problem-solving, ...

Tiggly is a toy for kids who might be past the “teethe on your iPad” and just below the “I want to play the birds game” stages of mental development. Designed by a parent, Steve Miller of Cambridge, ...

Children who grow up speaking two languages develop strengths that shape the way they learn and connect with others. Bilingualism is often seen only as a practical skill for communication, but ...

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Learning is far more than reading books and attending lessons in classrooms. Even as children gather knowledge from books, it is important to go beyond. Habits of Mind, are crucial in shaping how ...

Last April, an estimated 1.2 billion schoolchildren worldwide were unable to physically enter classrooms amid government-mandated lockdowns. E-learning and video conferencing platforms, such as Google ...