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COVID-19 has devastated communities all around the globe, resulting in long-term consequences for families, especially for those in countries and communities already reeling from years of crisis and ...

As the world continues to change, so must the way we approach education—especially in the early years. Play-based learning has become a cornerstone of modern primary education, shaping a child’s ...

When it comes to early childhood education, child’s play may well be serious business. Fun and games bring more than just joy. They may be the key to helping children thrive in tough times, experts ...

American Dream will soon have an answer to a timeless question: “Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?” The East Rutherford megamall is teaming up with the makers of Sesame Street on a state-of ...

As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them. It’s ...

Sesame Workshop and American Dream have partnered to open the Sesame Street Learn & Play Educational Play Center later this year in East Rutherford, New Jersey, outside of New York City. The ...

During the holiday season, parents and caregivers are bombarded with flashy advertisements for the “best” or most “educational” toys for their children. By the time they sit down to wrap presents, ...

Rethinking the separation of play and learning can help transform America's cities into fun, engaging, life-size learning opportunities for the whole family. Credit: Jackie Mader/ Hechinger Report The ...

Higher education students are more engaged and motivated when they are taught using playful pedagogy rather than the traditional lecture-based method. Play also resulted in reduced stress and anxiety.