A new feature highlights hands-on, creative activities that help young children develop curiosity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. From sensory bins and kitchen science to music, ...

Museums are for learners of all ages and abilities. Smithsonian early learning educators work together across our many museums, research, and cultural centers to provide the right tools to help young ...

Curiosity is the starting point for discovery, especially in early childhood. Children learn best when they explore through play, hands-on experiences, and creative engagement. Parents and educators ...

During my 20 years as an elementary educator in North Texas, expectations for providing some tangible evidence of student learning for both teachers and parents have always been present. Paper-based ...

Physical computing with robots for young learners offers an engaging, collaborative, creative and standards-based approach to any makerspace program. As more students return to classrooms in the fall, ...

Online learning can leave students feeling lonely and disengaged. Tracy DeCicco explains how incorporating group activities into coursework can get them re-engaged with the materials – and each other ...

Most Americans feel they are lifelong learners, whether that means gathering knowledge for “do it yourself” projects, reading up on a personal interest or improving their job skills. For the most part ...

The programming boards within Student Activities enhance the co-curricular experience with innovative campus programs that foster leadership development, collaboration and connection to campus.