Educational Play
The developmental benefits of open-ended play is one of the most exciting findings in recent research. Researchers are finding that play provides a natural way for children to experiment, problem solve, and be creative. We have tried to incorporate elements of play in our curriculum that allow our students to have fun and learn at the same time. For example, the students can play a story game where they have to make a story out of randomly selected materials from a box. They can role-play as doctor or patient in a doctor game. To make history more engaging, the students can pretend to be Athenians or Spartans in a Greek society. We also like to use the latest technology. The students in our Upper Elementary have a 3D printer, which they can use to make their own materials. They also have a programmable robot, which is used to make problem solving challenges more fun.
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