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Why We All Need More Time To Enjoy Play

Mama-a-a! I hit it! On a hot summer afternoon, my 4-year-old son is alone enjoying play on the basketball court. The court and the ball are so big compared to the boy! He comes to the basket, squats down, and pushes the ball into the basket with all his strength. The ...

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst and stay calm

Every beginning is inspiring - it is a time when we hope for the best in the future. Back to school is even more exciting time for everyone involved - children, parents, teachers, and leaders. This season adds a good spoonful of anxiety to the excitement. How long will children ...

Making distance learning work in preschools

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected about 1.68 billion learners in more than 190 countries, in all continents. Closures of learning spaces have impacted 94 per cent of the world’s student population. The pandemic has already fundamentally changed and continues changing the professional roles and lives of educators and parents. Educators cannot ...