Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Research and real-world programmes suggest that integrating trading cards into classrooms enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and social development, positioning them as valuable educational resources. Trading cards have survived more than 100 years of changing tastes because they do more…
A national boxing pilot programme in England and Wales, supported by the Youth Endowment Fund and England Boxing, seeks to evaluate whether structured sports activities like boxing can help lower the risk of crime and serious violence among teenagers, amid…
Eva Fridman, a Newton teenager at Boston University Academy, co-founded SySTEM Playground to provide free, engaging online classes in maths and science for children aged 9 to 13, supported by Hack Club and aimed at bridging educational gaps. A Newton…
Amid increased academic pressure, more states are mandating daily recess to promote children’s social, emotional, and physical well-being, signalling a reversal of decades-long playtime cutbacks. More states are moving to rebuild recess time in public schools as educators and lawmakers…
Family psychologist Yekaterina Madenko highlights that a slump in motivation and withdrawal after exams often signals emotional burnout rather than laziness, demanding understanding and support from parents. A sudden slump in motivation after exams and admission decisions is not always…
As families grapple with rising costs and changing societal norms, experts call for more permanent, flexible support systems to balance children’s needs for structured activities and free time, fostering resilience and independence. Across households, the same question returns every summer:…
Chile’s astonishing rise in internet access and social media use is transforming daily life, raising questions about the impact on concentration, sleep, and social rhythms among its population, especially youth. Chile has never been so connected, and the scale of…
As the new season begins, Damien Hillen highlights the crucial influence of post-match journeys on young footballers’ growth, emphasising calm, encouraging conversations over immediate debriefs to foster resilience and enjoyment. As the new season approaches, Damien Hillen argues that one…
The shift towards constant connectivity and vigilant parenting is blurring the lines between camp and home, challenging the traditional values of independence and resilience in children’s outdoor experiences. The summer camp has long been sold as one of the last…
A shift in understanding how children learn emphasises the importance of movement, emotional security, sleep, and rich experiences over mere content and pressure, highlighting that optimal conditions foster true growth. Before asking a child to learn more, the first question…
Recent insights highlight how cycling from an early age enhances children’s balance, confidence, and physical skills, offering benefits beyond mere fitness and supporting lifelong independence. Cycling can do far more for a young child than simply keep them active. As…
Finnish schools are set to enhance student activity, curb mobile device use beyond lessons, and introduce new grading standards, signalling a significant shift towards holistic education and wellbeing in the upcoming academic year. Finland’s schools are entering the new academic…
