--- title: The Power Of Play | Scholars Choice --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ## Scholars Choice ### Recent Posts Mar 15 ## [5 Reasons Why Spring Outdoor Play is Important](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/5-reasons-why-spring-outdoor-play-is-important) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Spring](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spring), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play) While the weather might be a little unpredictable this time of year, springtime outdoor play is essential for children. Here are 5 reasons why... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Cute%20little%20boys%20painting%20on%20floor%20in%20classroom%20at%20the%20nursery%20school.jpeg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/a-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-plan) Jan 24 ## [A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/a-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-plan) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Report cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/report-cards), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [Canada](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/canada) # **A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan - What this means for you.** [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Understanding%20Report%20Cards.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/understanding-report-cards) Nov 11 ## [Understanding Report Cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/understanding-report-cards) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Report cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/report-cards), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [Canada](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/canada) **Report Cards** It is that time of the year where children across Canada are receiving their report cards. For parents, it is their first glimpse of... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(89).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-top-classroom-decor-sets-2021) Aug 12 ## [Top Classroom Decor 2021](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-top-classroom-decor-sets-2021) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Decorate](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorate), [decorative](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorative), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [decore](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decore) With the new school year only weeks away, every teacher will be thinking of fun and creative ways to decorate their classrooms. To help you with... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Summer%20Reading_600x200-01.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/storytime-reading) Jul 21 ## [Storytime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/storytime-reading) [Puzzles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzles), [Scholar's Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scholars-choice) Get your children interested in reading with Scholar's Choice Storytime [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(67).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/create-your-own-puzzle) Jul 15 ## [Create Your Own Cardboard Tangram Puzzle](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/create-your-own-puzzle) [Puzzles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzles), [Scholar's Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scholars-choice) [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/5%20Reasons%20Why%20Puzzles%20are%20Beneficial%20for%20Children%20AND%20Adults%20(4).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/puzzles-for-everyone) Jul 08 ## [5 Ways Puzzles Can Help Activate Your Children's Brain Power](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/puzzles-for-everyone) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Puzzles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzles) If someone was asked why they would do a puzzle, the first thing that might spring to mind isthat a puzzle is a fun hobby or a way to pass the time.... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/How%20a%20Home%20Learning%20Environment.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) Jun 21 ## [Create a Home Learning Environment for the Summer](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [putty](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/putty), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bin), [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [studying](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/studying), [study station](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/study-station), [homework](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/homework) As the Summer Break approaches, it is important to help children continue learning to prevent summer learning loss. Remember that learning does not... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Copy%20of%20The%20Holiday%20(4).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/take-back-your-classroom) Jun 10 ## [Don't Let Anything Interrupt Your Next School Year.](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/take-back-your-classroom) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) As the School year comes to an end, teachers would normally be preparing for a well-deserved break, taking some time to relax before thinking about... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/ScholarsChoice-logo-full-red-tagline%20(1).jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/summer-slide) May 27 ## [Helping Prevent Children From Experiencing Summer Slide 2021](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/summer-slide) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) Did you know, 84% of teachers say students forget or lose skills, knowledge, or grade-level equivalency over the summer? Here are some more scary... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(27).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/scholars-choice-and-the-playful-learning-approach-1) Apr 29 ## [The Playful Learning Approach](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/scholars-choice-and-the-playful-learning-approach-1) [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [open ended play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/open-ended-play), [discovery based play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discovery-based-play), [playful learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/playful-learning), [cooperative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cooperative-play), [Learn with All Five Senses](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learn-with-all-five-senses), [social and emotional skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/social-and-emotional-skills), [self expression](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/self-expression) The Scholar’s Choice vision is to ensure every child has a reason to love learning. It is our belief that this love of learning is key in helping... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/5%20Reasons%20Why%20Your%20Should%20Encourage%20Children%20to%20do%20Arts%20%26%20Crafts%20(4)-png.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-reasons-to-do-arts-and-crafts) Mar 11 ## [5 Reasons to do Arts & Crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-reasons-to-do-arts-and-crafts) [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [Scholar's Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scholars-choice), [outdoor furniture](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-furniture) 5 Reasons Why You Should Encourage Children to do [Arts & Crafts](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/arts-and-crafts.html) [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Water-Channelling-Mobile-Wall-057-FU10021-alt1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/amazing-furniture-for-outdoor-learning) Jan 14 ## [Amazing Furniture for Outdoor Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/amazing-furniture-for-outdoor-learning) [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [Scholar's Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scholars-choice), [outdoor furniture](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-furniture) Not spending enough time outside affects a child’s health, well-being, and development. Time outdoors is great for both mind and body and makes... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Gift%20Guide.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/holidaygiftguide) Dec 04 ## [Emily's Gift Guide](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/holidaygiftguide) [gift guide](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift-guide) [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/minfulness-school-03-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/games-with-an-added-educational-bonus-1) Dec 01 ## [Reducing Anxiety and Depression in your School with these Mindfulness Techniques](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/games-with-an-added-educational-bonus-1) [Scholar's Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scholars-choice), [mindfulness](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/mindfulness) **Why Mindfulness is Important for your School** During these unprecedented times depression and anxiety has been rising in children and youth. It is so... 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