When kids play together, their word feels more alive. Meaningful conversations happen. Games are created and change as they go.

When children pretend, they are not just playing; they are building the foundation for creative thinking and problem-solving.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Getty Images Remember those good old days when you used to run outside every evening to play games with your friends ...

Ozlem Cankaya is affiliated with Terra Centre and Edmonton Council for Early Learning and Child Care. MacEwan University funds Dr. Cankaya's loose parts play research. MacEwan University provides ...

“The ability for kids to adapt and have fun … we just mess it up a lot of time.” The words are from Jeff Francoeur, a former standout major league outfielder. He is now a youth sports podcaster and a ...

Emily Fields' three kids—a boy, age four, and two girls, ages 6 and 8—were playing outside. The Fields live in the quiet town of Pearisburg in rural western Virginia. It was there, on a May afternoon ...

What happens if you stop teaching young children through direct instruction and instead set up purposeful opportunities to play? They could learn just as much when it comes to literacy, numeracy and ...