When was the last time you saw a child completely absorbed in play—building a block tower, chasing friends through a backyard, or creating imaginary worlds with whatever materials they could find?

A group of children gathers in a forest clearing. Before anything else begins, they check in—with themselves, with one another, and with the world around them. Each child is invited, but never ...

Childhood today is overly scheduled, limiting essential free play opportunities. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt emphasizes that ...

More than 400 million children affected by crisis risk losing access to safe learning and emotional support—play can help them recover and thrive. June 10, 2026 More than 400 million children living ...

As the school year revs up, a renowned child developmental psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play on cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and cautions how ...

Play is often dismissed as just “fun”, but for young children, play is a serious — and essential — business. Defined as activity for enjoyment and recreation, play is the very foundation of how ...

New research exploring how deaf and hearing preschool-aged children learn through interactive play with their parents is the focus of a partnership between Rochester Institute of Technology’s National ...

Adults and kids love Bluey. This Australian animated show – hugely popular in the U.S. as well – focuses on a family of blue heeler dogs living in Brisbane. The seven-minute episodes feature ...

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shares how play shaped his childhood and life, saying it is essential for every child's ...

Learning Resources® Family of Brands, pioneers in educational toys and hands-on learning tools for over 60 years, is expanding its availability at Target ahead of the back-to-school season. The ...